List of Gemachs in Silver Spring
Gemach comes from an abbreviation of Gemilut Chasadim, acts of kindness. The following list of Gemachs in the Silver Spring area loan a wide variety of items to people who need them.
YISE provides this list as a service to YISE members and the Silver Spring community but does not fund or directly support any of these Gemachs. Donations to a Gemach on this list may or may not be tax-deductible – check with the Gemach before donating if this is a concern.
Please send any corrections via email to manassehkatz@yise.org
| Name | Contact Information | Additional Description |
| Air Mattress | Esther Leigh 301-681-7631 |
To make a bed for guests. |
| Bedrest games and activities | Esther Leigh 301-681-7631 |
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| Bikes | Yehudis or Hirsh Komarow 301-681-1646 komarowj@verizon.net |
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| Bris Outfits | Esther Leigh 301-681-7631 |
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| Children's Clothing | Yehudis Komarow 301-681-1646 komarowj@verizon.net |
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| Children's Equipment | Yaakov and Esther Ehrman 301-593-BABY (2229) |
Strollers, cribs, carseats, playpens, etc. |
| Folding Tables | Yaakov Lipman 301-754-2626 ylipman@gmail.com |
The Gemach has 6 foot and 4 foot wooden folding tables to lend for your party or simcha. If you have extra folding tables in good condition that you no longer need, please consider donating them to the gemach. |
| GPS | Yaakov Lipman 301-754-2626 ylipman@gmail.com |
Borrow a GPS for your trip and don't get lost. |
| Grape Juice | Bonnie Evans 301-754-2453 |
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| Infertility Books | Ilana Branda 301-681-2820 irbranda@yahoo.com |
Diverse books/articles from a Jewish and general perspective, including medical, spiritual and practical. Borrow, in confidence, for as long as needed. |
| Kemp Mill English Judaic Library | Aviva Werner 301-592-0925 avivawerner@yahoo.com |
The collection includes frum novels, short story collections, self-help, marriage, parenting, children's books, biographies, etc. All books are in English, no halacha seforim. |
| Maternity Clothing | Elise Cohen 301-946-7444 |
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| Mezzuzot | Miriam Oberstein 301-681-1431 |
Borrow for a short period. |
| Moving | Yaakov Lipman 301-754-2626 ylipman@gmail.com |
Professional grade moving boxes, packing material, handtrucks, tape guns and many other moving items. |
| No-interest Loans | Rabbi Sam Bramson 301-649-1869 |
Annette Linzer Memorial Gemach Fund |
| Nursing Pump | vhammer@crowell.com | |
| Pidyon Haben Silver Tray | Jennifer Stiber 301-681-9091 |
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| Purim Costumes | Zahava Bensimon 301-920-0922 |
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| Simcha Clothes | 301-681-0860 or 301-681-3411 goldsteinrb@verizon.net cmendlowitz@aol.com |
Clothing for family members and friends to wear to bar or bat mitzvah celebrations, weddings, etc. |
| Simcha Tables | Chani Feldman 301-452-8693 chfeldma@maxhealth.com |
Gemach in formation will offer a large and beautiful selection of tablecloths, overlays, vases, centerpieces, baskets, etc. Donations sought of items in good condition and of funds to buy some items. |
| Walkers and Wheelchairs | Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington 202-331-4481 |
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| Wedding Shtick | 301-755-5031 sarahmalkah@aim.com |
Arches, fancy umbrellas, pompoms, hats, etc. |