Redemption of the Firstborn by a Messenger
Question
Redemption of the firstborn when the father is abroad, can he redeem his son through a messenger?
Answer
With the sender's money, it is possible, and he should recite the text over the phone.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 305, סעיף 10. And in Pitchei Teshuva, סעיף קטן 16.
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