Giving in New Jersey
Make the joyous celebration that is your wedding into a time of giving and sharing with others. So much effort, time, and resources go into planning a beautiful wedding, that many couples feel that now is the perfect time to share their happiness with not only their family and friends but those that have difficulty with even some of the most basic needs. Below are just some of the charity organizations that can benefit from your goodwill.
Lahav Adopt-A-Couple
Lahav provides free personalized one on one counseling sessions for couples to be (in Israel) that introduce the new Kallahs and Chattans, mostly from secular, non-traditional backgrounds, to the laws and traditions of Taharat Hamishpacha and basic foundations of Jewish marriage ideology. Join Lahav's 'adopt-a-couple' campaign by dedicating the teaching of a couple whose wedding day coincides with you own simcha.
913 Painted Post Road, Baltimore
(410) 415 - 5221
Ezer Mizion
Share the joy of your simcha with others less fortunate. Help provide nourishing meals to families in Israel whose loved one is ill. Support Ezer Mizion’s Food Distribution Division.
(718) 853 - 8400
Sharsheret
Sharsheret provides culturally sensitive support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer, and offers related resources for Jewish communities and health care organizations.
1086 Teaneck Road, Teaneck
(866) 474 - 2774
Keren Simchas Chosson V Kallah
Keren Simchas Chosson V Kallah is a Chachnasas Kallah organization that helps families both financially and morally during the process of marriage. The many that reach out to us, especially orphans and Balei Teshuva, also receive help with wedding planning. Our relationships with local businesses often help to greatly lower the price of a wedding. Everyone deserves to go to the chuppah with dignity as they start a faithful house in Israel.
712 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn
(917) 225 - 2515
(917) 416 - 6269
Yad Batya L'Kallah
Yad Batya L'Kallah offers a very special simcha to less fortunate brides by providing each one with a package containing essential household items - dishes, pots, cutlery, basic small appliances, quilts, pillows, linens, and towels - all of the finest quality. YBLK annually distributes nearly 600 packages throughout the United States and approximately 300 customized packages in Eretz Yisroel.
1256 East 26th Street, Brooklyn
(212) 809 - 9889
View 1 additional locationYad Eliezer - Adopt-A-Wedding
Every day, couples throughout Israel announce their engagement with pride and joy. But for Israel's poorest families, the news is often tinged with worry and shame ― worry over how to pay for the wedding, and shame that their children will be unable to celebrate their special day in a dignified way. Yad Eliezer caters and provides for these couples simple but elegant weddings with sponsorship from couples like you.
963 Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island
(718) 227-0207Shelly Cohen Bridal Fund
65 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst
Tiferes Devorah L'Kallah
Tiferes Devorah L'Kallah was founded on the dreams of a few people who were determined to enable families to marry off their children with dignity and financial security. To date, TDL has helped over 600 families to celebrate their simchos with joy and dignity.
1415 Willow Court, Lakewood
(732) 363 - 6299
