The word Gemach comes from an abbreviation of Gemilus Chasadim, acts of kindness. Below are a list of Gemachs in the Silver Spring area that loan a wide variety of items to people who need them. If you are interested in donating to one of the following Gemach's or to find out eligibility for a donation tax-deduction, please contact Yaakov Lipman.

**Please note** b'chasdei Hashem (and Kamirow family) the much requested Silver Spring Bike Gemach has re-opening (click here for information)

 
Air Mattress Gemach 
To make a bed for your guests
Esther Leigh 301-681-7631

Baby Equipment Gemach 
Baby Items Gemach has two locations! We have strollers, swings, toys, books, bathtubs and lots more. Please call to schedule a good time to come by.

Kemp Mill: 11619 Le Baron Terrace Silver Spring, MD 20902
Call Danit Kanal - 412 480 9733

Woodside: 9109 Crosby Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Call Devora Walter - 301 980 9078

Bedrest Activities Gemach 
Esther Leigh 301-681-7631

Bike Gemach
Bikes being dropped off should be in working condition; we will not be able to repair bikes that are not in working order.
Please call before dropping off any bikes! If you need a bike - call first to ensure availability - bikes will be displayed in the front of our home and once you've reserved a bike - you will be able to pick it up at any time.
Yehudis Komarow
301-681-1646

Breastpump Gemach
Viva Hammer 301-587 1003

Bris Outfit Gemach 
Esther Leigh 301-681-7631

Childrens Clothing Gemach (exchange)
In order to best serve your needs, the G'mach will be located at two different locations. Infant and toddler clothing up to 4T can be dropped off and obtained at the home of Chaya Lisitza Topas, located at 617 Hyde Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Children's clothing 5T and up (including school uniforms) can be dropped off and obtained at the home of Zahava Bensimon, 11806 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20902. Please feel free to donate any and all items of clothing that are in very good condition; no clothing with stains on them please. Clothing can be dropped off at either location without an appointment (under the porch or carport, please). 

To make an appointment to see the current selection of available clothing, please call or email:
Chaya - Kemp Mill (Infants and toddlers up to 4T) chayalisitza@gmail.com: 347-834-4812
Zahava - Kemp Mill (Children 5T and up) zzupergirl@aol.com: 301-920-0922
Adina - White Oak (childrens coats) adinagayer@yahoo.com: 301-244-5962

Cotton Candy Machine
Contact Naomi Mond at 301-754-2221 if you need to borrow a cotton candy machine for a community event. Must use Vaad approved surgar floss since machine is kosher.

Folding Table Gemach 
Lends 6 foot and 4 foot folding tables for your simcha or party.
Contact 301-754-2626 

GPS Gemach 
Lends GPS devices with maps of the US or Israel to people on a short term basis to help you find your way when you're traveling.
Yaakov Lipman 301-754-2626

Mezuzzah Gemach
Mezuzahs for short term loans. Some cases also for loan.
Anyone with an extra mezuzah they wish to donate should also please call.
Miriam Oberstein at 301-681-1431

Moving Supplies Gemach 
Supplies boxes, Tape guns, bubble wrap, packing paper, packing peanuts, hand tucks, dollies, moving straps (to move large objects within a house), moving blankets, back braces, et. to people looking to move within or even out of the community.
Yaakov Lipman 301-754-2626

Infertility Books Gemach 
Selection of books, articles and magazines to borrow on infertility for any length of time. Subjects include medical, peer support, day-to-day practical issues and halacha and Jewish issues.
Ilana Branda 301-681-2820

Kemp Mill English Judaic Library 
The collection includes frum novels, short story collections, self-help, marriage, parenting, children's books, biographies, etc. All books are in English, no seforim or halacha.
Aviva Werner 301-592-0925

Maternity Clothing Gemach 
Elise Cohen 301-946-7444

Purim Costume Gemach 
Costumes for everyone, from babies to adults, for Purim and any other time you might need a costume! Call early for best selection
Zahava Bensimon, 301-920-0922

Shoe Gemach
Have a pair of shoes you bought but they never did fit just right? Bought shoes for your child but they grew out of them before they had a chance to wear them/wear them out? Bring your new/gently used shoes to us - Come find something you or your children can use! Inventory includes: shabbos shoes, crocs, slippers, sandals, boots, cleats. You can drop off shoes in a bag at any time - 10612 Woodsdale Drive in White Oak - just leave them by the door.
Yehudis Komarow
301 681 1646 or komarowj@verizon.net

 Simcha Clothes Gemach 
Wedding dresses for anyone attending a wedding (not bridal gowns). We are always looking for donations of dresses that are not out dated and in good condition.
Chani Mendlowitz 301-681-3411

Simcha Gemach 
The Simcha gemach has tablecloths, vases, and other centerpiece items for your tables.
Chani Feldman 301-452-8693

Uniform Gemach
Varying selection of skirts, tops and pants (and sometimes vests) that conform to the Torah School Uniform standard. To make an appointment to see the current selection of available clothing, please call or email.
Zahava 301-920-0922 or zzupergirl@aol.com

Wedding Shtick Gemach 
Wedding shtick available to lend: Arches, umbrellas, pom poms, hats, etc.
Sarah Brotsky 301-755-5031 Wedding arches available (7 in total)
Shana W. 240-350-7238

Women's Simcha Clothing Gemach 
Lends out, at no charge, formal wear suitable for female relatives of b'nei and b'not mitzvah, as well as relatives of hatanim and kallot. Hours of operation are by appointment.
Rise Goldstein 301-681-0860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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