Community Resources & G'machs
A guide to local resources that help community members through everyday needs.
Community Resources
Philadelphia Hatzolah
24/7 Response · Call 215-677-6700
Hatzolah of Philadelphia is a 100% volunteer EMT organization that relies completely on the generous support of the community in order to provide its services.
While we are supported and staffed by the Jewish community, Hatzolah provides care at no cost equally to all in need regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.
info@philadelphiahatzolah.org
Bikur Cholim of Philadelphia
Support, meals, visitation and accommodations
Phone: 215-805-8668
Accommodations, Kosher meals, Hospital visitation, Respite Services
Kosher Pantries available at Jefferson University Hospital | Lankenau Medical Center | Einstein Medical Center | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Shriners Children's Hospital | Jefferson Abington Hospital
Abington Hospital Bikur Cholim Room — Miriam Dachs 917-710-2859
Chaverim
Working to assist motorists stranded due to minor hurdles, such as car lockouts, flat tires or running out of gas, as well as helping the elderly & handicapped in our community with their daily needs.
855-742-4876
Instagram: @phillychaveirim
Kosher in Philly
Find a Minyan
Find a Mikvah
Mitzvah Meals
Young Israel Elkins Park — Rebbetzin Miriam Goldstein 646-369-8353.
Ahavas Torah (Northeast) — Tara Neisenfeld 215-745-0819.
Somerton — Chana Perel Shmulevich 267-243-9788, shmulevichcp@hotmail.com.
Chasdei Eliyahu
Chasdei Eliyahu provides tangible assistance to individuals and families in need with dignity and discretion.
Support is focused on basic needs: food, grocery store gift cards, shelter, rent/mortgage and utilities payments, medical costs, prescription costs, and interest-free loans.
Chai Career Connections
Career Connections is a volunteer organization to help employers and qualified job-seekers connect.
If you have a position opening, or are looking for a job, please contact Joan Betesh, Intake Coordinator, at joanbetesh@gmail.com.
Chevra Kadisha
Women: 215-742-6231
Men: 215-342-5204
Job Hunting Philly
Whatsapp group. Post job available or job wanted.
Community Calendar
Philadelphia's Orthodox Jewish community calendar.
G'machs
Simcha
Tablecloth G'mach (Bala Cynwyd) — Simchas Chaya Sara - 484-802-5352 / simchaschayasara@gmail.com / 343 Bala Ave.
Centerpieces — Minky Kaminetsky: 845-263-0275.
Bar Mitzvah Centerpieces (Elkins Park) — Sima Chana Coe 845-537-9671.
Tables and Chairs (Elkins Park) — Shira Reiner: 917-667-3269.
Tables and Chairs (Elkins Park) — Raizy Jacobs: 845-499-9734.
Tables and Chairs— Michele Levy: 610-213-7434.
Proposal G'mach — Supplies often used in a proposal: red carpet, candles, easel and sign board, light up MAZEL TOV letters, table and chairs, rose petals. Jessica Erlbaum: 610-633-2918.
Wedding Shtick G'mach (Elkins Park) — Arches, parachute, mazel tov signs, jumprope, etc. Shira Reiner: 917-667-3269.
Lachmei Simcha — A big challah for seudas mitzvos. Mrs. Dubbie Ungar: 215-342-1254.
Bencher G'mach — Benchers to use for simchas, shabbatons, & events. Amanda Israel 609-458-0992.
Women's Gown G'mach (Bala Cynwyd) — Simchas Etty Gown G'mach. Dini Steinberg: 917-572-9073 or Leta Borck: 610-909-6800.
Children's Gown G'mach (Elkins Park) — Gown donations welcome for gowns in exquisite condition. For appointments call Ronit Tarshish: 917-656-1309.
Medical
Medical Equipment (Elkins Park) — Wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, crutches for adults and children, etc. Brodsky: 610-304-4176.
Bikkur Cholim of Philadelphia Medical Equipment — A variety of medical equipment is available at our g'mach. Please contact Khana Globman: 267-738-8563.
OTC Medicine G'mach (Bala Cynwyd) — L'iluy nishmas Tamar Bracha Bas Yosef Reuven Aryeh. Available 24/7 at 118 Bentley Avenue. Located in outdoor fridge on right side of property. Donations accepted Venmo @ESTHERPRESS.
Infant's: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Saline drops, Gas relief drops.
Children's: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Allergy relief, Cold relief.
Jewish Penicillin G'mach — Chicken soup available for anyone who is sick. Prepared by Onit Zisserman, Jaci Lazowick and Rochel Rubanowitz. Contact Onit Zisserman: 917-703-1673.
Electric Menorah — For hospital or rehab use. Contact Sima Chana Coe: 845-537-9671.
Clothing
Chasdei Eliyahu Clothing G'mach — For men, women and children. Please call 484-243-0582 to inquire about accessing the g'mach during business hours and donation times for those with goods to contribute.
Clothing G'mach (Lower Merion) — Located at Congregation Beth Hamedrosh. Contact Molly Wood 215-573-2656.
Baby and Kids G'mach (Elkins Park) - Clothing/Shoes/Jackets. Contact Suzanne Broyde 862-432-6077.
Tichel G'mach — Ziva Harris
Coat G'mach — 267-966-5766.
CTA Uniform G'mach — By appointment only. Rachael Starkman 301-254-9664.
Politz Uniform G'mach (ELkins Park) — Jumpers, skirts and polos. Esti Wesel 718-759-7272.
Purim Costumes
Purim Costumes (Northeast) — Leeba Rich 267-414-8311.
Purim Costumes (Wynnewood) — Mrs. Globman 267-738-8563.
Hospitality
Air mattress G'mach — Malka Blau: 917-734-4861.
Hachnosos Orchim apartment — 1 bedroom apartment, sleeps 2 adults plus a child on a pull out couch.
Also available to reserve for dating (either shidduch dating or date night for a married couple!) Games and refreshments provided.
Mrs. Dubbie Ungar: 215-342-1254.
Libraries
Lending Library (Elkins Park) — Shira Reiner: 917-667-3269.
Somerton Jewish Library — Aviva Gavrylin: 718-755-7095.
Yavne Children's Library — 6068 Drexel Road. Open Wednesday nights 6:30-7:15 for boys, 7:15-8 pm for girls. Go behind the house into the basement.
Bauminger Lending Library — Call/text for appointment: 718-909-7712.
Baby
Bris Pillow & Outfit G'mach — Susan Frager: 610-247-7246.
Bris Pillow & Outfit G'mach — Sarah Leah Greenspan: 610-570-9700.
Bris Pillow & Outfit G'mach (Elkins Park) — Miriam Lichter: 574-850-8350.
Bris Pillow & Outfit G'mach (Somerton) — Aviva Gavrylin: 718-755-7095.
Baby Headphone G'mach — Noise canceling headphones for babies for weddings. Tali Newman: 313-303-5708.
Baby Headphone G'mach — Aviva Gavrylin: 718-755-7095.
Baby Headphone G'mach (Elkins Park) — Shosh Schron: 848-2385667.
G'machs Misc.
Mezuzah G'mach — Short term lending. Malka Blau: 917-734-4861.
Generator G'mach — Emergency generators available for power outages. Chaveirim / David Kushner 215-917-0209.
Bedika Cloth G'mach — In mailbox by the front door, text for address. Carly Chodosh: 215-630-6709.
Philadelphia Ride G'mach — Whatsapp group to post/request rides to and from Philly area. Tova Dworkin: 818-926-20.
Anchor It G'mach — Anti-tip furniture anchors provided. Assistance in installing them provided. For more information visit anchorit.gov. Shoshana Siegelman 732-804-6043, or email bechira2@gmail.com
Gluten Free G'mach (Elkins Park) — Gluten free products available. Shira Reiner: 917-667-3269.
Gluten Free G'mach (Northeast) — Gluten free products available. Mrs. Steinig: 617-899-8617.
Gluten Free G'mach (Lower Merion) — Gluten free products available. Mrs. Gordon: 646-675-8249.
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