FAQ : Bentch Like A Mentch

+ What exactly is BLAM!?

Bentch Like A Mentch (BLAM!) is an non- profit organization whose mission is to publicize and spread the power of Birchas Hamazon.

+ Who can join BLAM!?

Yidden of every age and stage are welcome! You’re never too old or too young to receive brachos!

+ What will I receive when I sign up for the challenge?

After registering, you’ll receive a digital package. Once you complete the 40 days, you will enter into a raffle for exclusive BLAM merch!

+ How does the BLAM! store work?

Anyone - whether they join the challenge or not - can hop on over to our store and get their BLAM! swag on!

+ Why is BLAM! starting now?

Bentching with kavanah was always a mitzvah d’oraisa (Torah commandment), but many people today don’t realize its significance and power, and we want to change that. But we can’t let bentch-phobia (aka the yetzer hara) prevent us from accessing the amazing brachos that come from bentching - including parnassah, health, long lives, and anything your heart desires!

+ Who started BLAM!?

BLAM! was started by a businessman who personally experienced and witnessed the power of BLAM! and wanted to share its power with the world so everyone can benefit from it!

+ Where in the Torah are we commanded to bentch?

The obligation of Birchas Hamazon is written in Parshas Eikev (Perek 8; Pasuk 10) ואכלת ושבעת וברכת את ה׳ אלהיך

+ Why should I WANT to BLAM!?

We need to shed the notion that washing is inconvenient because then we “need to bentch.” When we study and learn about the power of Birchas Hamazon, we no longer view it as an inconvenience; we see it for the incredible opportunity that it is! And in no time at all, you’ll be washing to bentch!

+ Why is the BLAM! challenge 40 Days?

R’ Elimelech of Lizensk taught us that it takes 40 days to break old habits and form new ones. When we bentch like a mentch for 40 days, we ingrain a good habit within us and open ourselves to shefa bracha.

+ Do we count 40 days by day or by night?

The challenge is to wash and bentch within a 24-hour period. It’s your choice how you want to slice it. Meaning, you don’t have to wash Friday during the day if you are planning to wash Friday night.

+ What about a fast day?

You can either wash and bentch before the fast begins or after the fast ends!

+ What if I miss a day of bentching?

If you miss a day of bentching, you will have to restart the BLAM! challenge since it requires 40 consecutive days. But... you still get mitzvos and brachos for every day you did bentch! So smile and get right back in the game!