Beloved Children

​Date: 11.12.25 ​Why did Lavan and his dad agree to give Rivka so easily? ​A surprising insight from Ben Ish Chai ​What did Eliezer do after hearing that Rivka would go with him?

​For how long can one say Asher Yatzar? ​What are the 3 blessings that if we’re not said before Shacharit cannot be said after? ​What should one say when he came late to shul?

​Date: 11.11.25 ​Why did Eliezer give a jewelry set to Rivka? How did he know she would be the one? ​Was this an engagement gift? ​How do we appreciate a kidness? How do we truly return a favor?

​Can I say them all day? ​What Beracha echos a similar concept in the Amidah(silent prayer)? ​Can I say Elokai Neshama during Kriyat Shema?

​Date: 11.10.25 ​Was Sara’s life all “good”? How can Rashi write that? ​The story of the kind nobleman and the cruel manager. ​What is the right “ Hashkafa” (Jewish perspective) for sufferings of this world?

​When do we say Berachot of the morning? ​Are the blessings made to say regardless if we hear the rooster or not? ​When do we go against the Shulchan Aruch?

• Where do we place Tefillin of the head? • Can they be partially on the forehead? • Can a Righty place Tefillin on his right hand?

​Where do we place the Tefillin of the hand? ​Where do we learn this from? ​To where should we tilt our Tefillin?

Date: 11.06.25 ​What did Sarah mean when she said she “nursed children”? ​Where do all the converts come from? ​When did a Jewish baby get switched with a Roman baby?

​Why we don’t make a Beracha on Rabbenu Tam Tefillin? ​Are we allowed to speak when placing Rabbenu Tam? ​When should one put it?

Date: 11.05.25 ​Short overview of the 4th Aliyah. ​A frightening story about the 2 daughters of Lot. ​Important lesson for us.

​What is the difference between the Tefillin of the head and the Tefillin of the head? Why? ​What are the Tefillin of Rabbenu Tam?

Date: 11.04.25 ​Short Recap of the 3rd Aliyah ​Why does it say Bayit (house) by Lot and not by Avraham? ​What is the difference between Avraham & Lot when it comes to the mitzvah of Hospitality?

Topics we will discuss: ​ The concept of the Divine Name E-l Sha-dai (345) ​ The connection to the name “Moshe” (who is the third) ​ The significance of the number 3 in Judaism (according to the Maharal and others) ​ The idea that when man and woman unite, the Divine Presence (Shechinah) rests between them ​ The concept of Brit Milah (circumcision) as a sign ​ Serving Hashem through the number 3 ​...

Join us each week as we delve into the Ben Ish Chai’s deep and wondrous drashot on the weekly Parasha. Together we’ll uncover layers of wisdom, Kabbalah, and life guidance hidden within his holy words. Tune in weekly for a Shiur filled with light, insight, and inspiration, bringing the timeless teachings of the Ben Ish Chai into our hearts and daily lives.

​ Can I walk into a bathroom (no toilet)/mikvah room with Tefillin? ​ What happens if Tefillin fall on the floor? Does it make a difference if it’s my friends Tefillin? ​ What if they were in a bag?

Date: 11.03.25 Why does God tell Avraham about His plans for Sodom? What does that have to do with the fact Avraham will father a great nation? ​ ​what happens to our unanswered prayers?

​ Can one put Tefillin at night? ​ What if one didn’t put Tefillin on all day? ​ What about if one prayed Arvit? Does the same Halacha apply?

Date: 11.02.25 ​What was the outcry Hashem heard in Sodom? ​What happens in the next world? ​What is the one Mitzvah that the heavenly court will accept without checking the intent/motive behind it?

​When Do I need to make a Beracha when taking off teffilin and putting them back on? ​2 types of “ Hesech Da’at” ( shift of mental focus” ). ​The amount of time to consider “ Hesech Da’at”

• What to do if I forgot to say a blessing on the Tefillin? • Do I need to wear Tefillin when praying Shacharit again?