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After your wedding, you may want to consider donating back to these Gemachs that helped you out with any Maaser money you received from the wedding gifts.
Brooklyn, NY
Ehrenfelds (Boro Park) 718-854-0334 & 929-437-7095
Sundays, by appointment, for bride
Ohr Naava Bridal (Flatbush) 646-354-1151
Likras Kallah (Williamsburg) 718-237-4272
Satmar Kallah Gown Gemach (Williamsburg) 718-963-0047
Large selection of beautiful gowns for about $250 including a head piece. Great service. Take home gown upon choosing.
Ten Yad (Crown Heights) 718-756-1482 info@tenyad.org
$80 cleaning fee and no rental fee. Allows alterations. See below for household items information.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn Gemach 201-797-1770
Far Rockaway, NY
Mrs. Raizie Adler 718-327-3779
Lakewood, NJ
Ateres Esther 732-886-1078
Free Kallah Gown Gemach 732-806-0225
Long Branch, NJ
Shelly Cohen 732-222-2080
Monsey, NY
Ateres Esther 845-369-3384 & 845-598-2822
Basya Schwab 845-821-5460
Zichron Yehudis Miriam 845-352-2418
Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gemach 201-757-3248
Queens, NY
Mrs. Golda Gross 347-495-1011
Mrs. Tova Schwartz 718-310-7240
Queens, NY
Shifra Topper 718-736-5826
Teanek, NJ
Beth Aaron 201-403-6409
Queens, NY
Devorah (347) 701-0108
Chosson Coat Gemach
(917) 579-8362 (call or text)
(347) 609-1595
Both based in Lakewood
Jewelry Help
Mrs. Mendlowitz (917) 579-2729
Based in Far Rockaway
They give: bracelet and pearl necklace when available.
Shidduch Shuk has a SUPER comprehensive list of resources for chassanim in Lakewood.
Simchas Meir
(718) 577-5716 (Chanoch - best time to reach him is in the evening)
apply@simchasmayer.org
New York residents only
To apply: form.jotform.us/72271096384157 and you will need to submit one side's parents' tax form and a copy of your invitation. They can take up to 6 weeks to respond.
They give: suit (tailoring included), shabbos hat, 1 pair of shoes, 3 shirts, 3 pants, 2 ties, 1 pair of cufflinks. See Clothing Gemachs below for bridal package info.
Zichron Mattel
(732) 598-4582
(732) 232-5147
They give: suits, machzorim, clothing and leichter.
Baltimore, MD
443-939-7789
Brooklyn, NY
917-586-1856
347-598-9608
347-885-5114 (Boro Park)
347-385-2568 (Williamsburg)
Deal, NJ
646-643-8843
Denver, CO
718-757-0239
Far Rockaway, NY
347-768-0937
Great Neck, NY
516-452-2677
Queens, NY
Racheli Haan 516-902-9998
917-232-6185
Lakewood, NJ
Pessy Blonder 732-597-6362
732-370-1234
732-228-1507
Monsey, NY
845-426-3654
Passaic, NJ
718-317-2514
Staten Island, NY
917-836-1408
Jewish Wedding 101 Cards for non-observant/non-Jewish guests
732-987-8500
rebbetzins@rebbetzins.org
Boys Cap Gemach
(732) 961-9332
Based in Lakewood
Boys Clothing Gemach
(615) 543-6224
(732) 363-4486 call 4 weeks before wedding. Up to size 7.
Based in Lakewood
Dress Gemach
Rachelli (347) 853-5890
Based in Brooklyn
Mindy's Place
(845) 642-1345
Based in Monsey
They give: Clothes
Leah Sod
(516) 882-6252
They give: Sheva Brachos clothes
Simchas Elisheva
(347) 866-9242 (Mrs. Kaplan)
To apply: simchaselisheva.com
They give: $500 for Sheva Brachos clothes to either Fame (in Cedarhurst), Mezzo, or Miri and $500 for a wig
Simchas Meir
(718) 577-5716 (Chanoch - best time to reach him is in the evening)
apply@simchasmayer.org
New York residents only
To apply: form.jotform.us/72271096384157 and you will need to submit one side's parents' tax form and a copy of your invitation. They can take up to 6 weeks to respond.
They give: Chosson package at Hatbox, bridal gown from Augenbraun/Sharon's/Ehrenfeld's, Sary wig in Lakewood or Chaya Heiligman in Flatbush, money towards Emme in Brooklyn or Monarch in Monsey for Sheva Brachos clothes.
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Locations:
Canada
California
Florida
Illinois
Israel
Maryland
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Lakewood, NJ
Chayala Weil 216-225-1043
Brooklyn, NY
Ehrenfelds (Boro Park) 718-854-0334 & 929-437-7095
Tuesdays, by appointment, for family
Kids Gown Gemach 917-748-8084 & 718-338-1993 & 718-253-5372
Maternity - Boyan Simcha 718-871-2005
Simchas Rochel (Crown Heights) 347-770-4136
Five Towns, NY
Lawrence Gown Gemach 516-521-5088
Kids Gown Gemach 347-453-9131
Lakewood, NJ
Free Children Gown Gemach 732- 961-5740
Gemach Zichron Gittel 732-908-9263
Monsey, NY
Maternity - Ateres Shalva 845-548-9416
Lakewood, NJ
Esti Tessler 732-363-8302
Ahavas Torah & Chesed
(732) 616-8499
Email request to yginsburg@atcfund.org
Chicago Chesed Fund
chesedchicago.org
COJO
Rabbi Louis Welz (718) 377-2900 x7635
Flatbush Community Fund
(718) 360-7414
Gemach Torah Umesorah
(212) 227-1000 x4543
$2,500-$10,000 for 1-3 Years. First payment due 3 months after loan starts. 2 Areivim required.
Hachnasas Kallah of Greater LA
(323) 202-6939
hachnasaskallah.com
For Los Angeles and Israel
Hachnassas Kallah of Queens
hkqueens.org
Keren Simchas Chosson V'Kallah
(917) 225-2515
kscvk.org
For Lubavitch families
Lev Yaelle
(732) 806-5424
(732) 267-2002
For Rebbeim marrying off daughters only. The goal is the Mechuten should have $10,000. If the Yeshiva gives $3,333 and the kehilla gives $3,333 then they will directly mail the caterer a check of $3,333 towards your account. Must send an actual invitation as well as a warm, heartfelt thank you note. The note should be typed or neatly written on a good stationary signed with your name, explaining how much the foundation’s help has meant to you. They will send a check of $3,333 payable to the caterer after they receive the invitation and the thank you letter.
Netzach Foundation
To apply: applications@thenetzachfoundation.org
Rochel Katz
(718) 853-5890
Schron Fund
(732) 598-4254
Tzur Foundation
(732) 719-8671
To apply: office@tzurfoundation.com
Zichron Shmuel Yechezkel
(732) 358-6883
(732) 523-2940
Gives $1,000 only if the Chasunah is in Bais Faiga or Ateres Riva.
Monsey, NY
(845) 425-0547
Mrs. Cohen
(732) 987-9857
$125
Based in Lakewood
Chein
Chaya Rivky (917) 921-7355
Leah (347) 524-5214
They cover the cost of bride's hair and makeup
Ohr Malka
Yocheved (347) 403-1202
They give: hair and makeup for mother and sister of the bride
Brooklyn, NY
An Extension of You 732-851-3263
Shay 347-893-6577
Lakewood, NJ
Adina Miller Hair Extensions 917-732-6207
Rent the Extent 732-232-8462
Lawrence, NY
Chavi Pollack 516-564-3780
Brooklyn
Bridal Crown by Frieda 848-297-4534
Headpiece Gemach (718) 376-1751
Ten Yad (718) 756-1482
Lakewood
(848) 261-2592
Chasdei Chashei L'Kallah
(347) 620-4145
To apply: helpakallah.org/application/application
They give: 2 beds (twin size or 48") and a gray leather couch that has a recliner on both ends. There's a $100 processing fee for the beds and a $75 processing fee for the couch. No dinette sets. They only schedule deliveries to Queens on Tuesday's.
Chicago Chesed Fund
chesedchicago.org
They give: appliances and furniture
Chuppah
(347) 499-3501
They give: houseware, linen, kitchen gadgets, and small appliances for $1200.
Matanos L'Kallah
(917) 407-6539
Based in Five Towns. Call closer to your wedding date.
They give: Shabbos table stuff (wine glasses, regular glasses, plates, challah board, salt shaker, challah knife etc.) plus some cooking utensils like a crockpot.
Ohel Sarala L'Kallah
(929) 525-5247
Monsey based
They give: houseware and linen
Simchas Esther
Mrs. Judy Neuberger (410) 484-2847
Mrs. Aviva Isbee (410) 764-6020
Based in Baltimore
They give: home essentials
Ten Yad
Based in Crown Heights
(718) 756-1482
They give: houseware and linen for Lubavitch brides. See gown rental info above.
The Gift Room
Bracha (845) 825-3932
Based in Monsey
They give: new gifts to set up the home
Tiferes Devorah L'Kallah
(732) 719-5050
tdlonline.org
For Lakewood families
They give: full houseware package, linen and bedding. Sometimes dinette sets, wigs, and gift cards for Sheva Brachos clothes.
Yad Batya L'Kallah
(845) 425-0964
To apply: yadbaya.org/apply/
They give: pillows, blankets, linen, pots, dishes, chinaware, silverware, toaster, food processor, towels, clothes gift card.
Brooklyn, NY
Jewelry Gemach 917-922-0029
Simchas.Net
Click here to book a limo.
The Proposal Gemach
Offering limousine rentals at discounted rates. Call/Text/Whatsapp 845-PROPOSE. (776-7673)
Lakewood
Rochy Kalman 845-242-4217
Adults:
(732) 901-1262
(732) 268-0366
(732-364-7485 (Free)
Children:
(732) 364-1613
Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gemach 201-757-3248
Brooklyn, NY
All Things Shtick (347) 263-2737
Malky Meyer & Malkie Kessler (917) 982-0061
Shtick Gemach HodayaL.work@gmail.com
The Gift Place - giftplaceny@gmail.com
(347) 407-0744
(917) 373-3735
(347) 424-3440
Cedarhurst, NY
(917) 600-3517
Highland Park, NJ
Rivky Epstein (845) 422-6875
Lakewood, NJ
(732) 434-8534
(732) 770-3361
(732) 806-1142 (suggested amount $40, additional customized drinking cup for Kallah is $14)
(848) 210-0041
Monsey, NY
Shtick Gemach HodayaL.work@gmail.com
Queens, NY
Malky Koplovitz (718) 730-0032
Michal Ambalu (646) 260-2326
Shtick Gemach HodayaL.work@gmail.com
Teaneck, NJ
Get That Shtick Getthatshtick@gmail.com
Shtick Gemach HodayaL.work@gmail.com
Tzippy Respler (201) 921-7643
Washington Heights, NY
Shtick Gemach HodayaL.work@gmail.com
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Sneaker Gemach (732) 241-0938
Mimi (347) 262-4911
Lakewood, NJ
Rochy Kalman (845) 242-4217
Sara (732) 730-1916
(917) 359-9647
(732) 886-0951
(732) 362-1337
Passaic, NJ
Passaic Gemach 201-757-3248
Brooklyn, NY
Etta Schreiber 347-680-3973
Sarah Haddad 718-258-6203
Levitan 917-968-0156
718-376-0289
917-968-0156
Edison, NJ
Kamin 732-819-9738
Far Rockaway, NY
Bayswater Gemach 718-471-7020
Lakewood, NY
Zipy Zaks 732-330-4330
Queens, NY
Mrs. Singer 718-344-6376
Teanek, NJ
Project Yechi Projectyechi@gmail.com
Baltimore
Ateres Elka
Brooklyn
Ateres Matel Leah
Kerem Menachem
Pardes Faiga
Pardes Tzvi
Tiferes Mordechai
Tiferes Rivka
Lakewood
Ateres Chana
Ateres Reva
Eagle Ridge
Fountain Ballroom
Kesser Moshe Yehuda
Neemas Hachaim
Monsey
Valley Terrace
Cuts by Malky
Mrs. Leah Morsel (845) 304-6162
Based in Monsey, will assist other communities
They give: wigs at discounted pricing
Shoshie's Sheitel Gemach
(314) 780-4583
Based in Brookyn
Simchas Elisheva
(347) 866-9242 (Mrs. Kaplan)
To apply: simchaselisheva.com
They give: $500 for a wig and $500 for Sheva Brachos clothes to either Fame (in Cedarhurst), Mezzo, or Miri
Aneinu
(877) 426-3468
Avigdor Helping Hand
avigdorshelpinghand.org
Avihem
avihem.org
NY/NJ
Links
(718) 305-6080