kohen

Meaning

• Jewish man of priestly lineage
• priest, especially a descendant of Aaron

Alternate spellings

cohen

Usage and context

A kohen has special roles and restrictions in Jewish law. In this lifecycle section the term is especially relevant to pidyon haben and mourning laws.

Example in Yeshivish

They brought five selaim to the kohen for the pidyon haben.

Plain-English example

They brought the redemption payment to a man of priestly lineage for the firstborn ceremony.