When we started the Bnei Akiva bencher project, we knew that it would be useful to Bnei Akiva as a fundraiser. Originally it was intended as a fundraiser for Bnei Akiva New York/New Jersey. For the second printing, we offered it to other regions as a fund raiser too. I think some members did not understand what to do with the project or how it would hel ...
Congratulations to the simcha logo contest winners!
Congratulations to George Daniel Frankel and Levi Orentliker who are the winners of our contest. George Daniel Frankel will receive the simcha logo design and Levi Orentliker will receive $18 off an order on the Birkat Chaverim website. Please be in touch to follow up about your prizes. These winners were chosen at random. Originally, I thought it wo ...
Language of the Birkon
We recently received a question regarding the language of the Bnei Akiva bencher so I am going to take the opportunity to talk about that in a post. The bencher is Hebrew with an almost complete English translation. The seven blessings recited at a wedding have a broader explanation of sheva brachot as well as an explanation about what is said in th ...
Birkat Hamazon on Yom Kippur
Yes, the title sounds a bit weird, since everyone knows that Yom Kippur is a fast day. Why is this post about Birkat Hamazon on Yom Kippur? However, there are people who do not fast on Yom Kippur, whether they want to or not, because they are seriously ill. Children under the age of Bar or Bat Mitzvah do not fast either. That means that these non fastin ...
Bencher or birkon covers
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have started a new category on the store website for sample bencher covers. I've noticed that people are not really sure what they can do with the color cover option, so the main reason is to give people ideas regarding what they can do. I will be including options for foil and black ink options too. The covers in ...
Simcha logo contest
In honour of the new year Birkat Chaverim will be giving away a custom simcha logo (value $150) as well as a runners up prize of $18 off any purchase over $50 from the Birkat Chaverim site. To Enter: Comment on any blog entry on our blog Become a fan of the Birkat Chaverim facebook page Additional Entries can be made by: Leaving an ...
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a "Frequently Asked Questions" Post where I will create links to blog posts or information that answer our customers' questions. Birkon Questions- Content Can I order a single Birkon? Yes! Sample Bnei Akiva Birkon now online What is included in the Bnei Akiva Birkon? Songs included in the Bnei Akiva Birkon Table of Contents ...
Doll clothing chug week two
I forgot to mention that although baby and kids socks generally are too small for Build a Bears, they do make great appliques. The girls were quite creative in what they wanted to use in their designs. The second week, some of the girls finished up their projects from the week before. One girl decided to bring in felt to make a dress and headdress (no p ...
From Invitation to Birkon
I wanted to use a recent order to talk about the process of developing invitations and birkonim. For an upcoming wedding in August I sat down with the bride and we spoke about her style, her hatan's style and I asked if she knew what she would like. This is usually the hard part, as many people do NOT know what they want. Often they have an idea of what ...
Donation tools in today’s economy
As you know, Birkat Chaverim was mainly established as a way to sell the Bnei Akiva birkon and provide different regions with a way to gain donations. I always liked the idea of using my designs for non profits to earn money. I also like neat new methods for people to share or donate without too much effort. As I think of them or remember them I will ...