Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Kapparot" in English language version.
to cover, purge, make an atonement, make reconciliation, cover over with pitch
... alternatively been practised with coins which are then donated to charity.
Some efforts, though, have been made to point out that the ritual is not religiously required and can instead be performed with money.
... alternatively been practised with coins which are then donated to charity.