The Hakham performed a wedding recently in Cleveland, OH, which he called “special” for two reasons. One, because the family of the bride and his own family have been friends for generations. The second reason was that the bride was descended from none other than Hakham Yosef Hayyeem, ‘a”h, himself (author of BEN ISH HAI) and actually wore a talisman (talism) at the ceremony that had been worn by Hakham Yosef Hayyeem’s wife.
The wedding was a wonderful occasion. The Hakham performed the wedding with the beautiful melodies and authentic ways which have become his trademark. All those present were deeply moved—not least the Ashkenazi guests who had never experienced anything like it before.
If you have an upcoming happy occasion and you would like it done in the true and accurate ways of our forefathers, or even if you would simply like some information, contact Midrash BEN ISH HAI right away. We will be happy to help you.
 
 

Hakham Ya’aqob and the Rabbanith Ruth were honored recently at the annual dinner of the Rabbinical Seminary of America - Chofetz Chaim (Hafes Hayyeem) Yeshibah. This major recognition by an Ashkenazi organization was in light of Midrash BEN ISH HAI’s achievements  over the past decade.

Some of the guests. Seated in the front L-R: Mr. Victor Fetaya, Mrs. Roya Panabarhagh, the Rabbanith, Mrs. Dallal Shamash, Mrs. Rachel Manasseh. Standing R-L: Dr. Ouriel & Yishaq Arasteh- manesh, Mr. Bahram Olaie, Mr. Baback Panahbarhagh, Hakham, Mr. Eliahou Shamash, Mrs. Sandra Shohet, Mr. Haron Shohet.