Highlighting Chessed in Our Community: A Guide to Local Gemachs

By: Chaya Hagler

One of the greatest strengths of our community is the way people show up for one another. Quiet acts of giving, thoughtful gestures, and practical support happen here every day. In the spirit of making these resources more accessible, I’ve put together a comprehensive list of local gemachs available to anyone who may need them.

Each gemach is run by individuals who generously offer their time, space, and resources. Please feel free to share this guide with others who may benefit. 

Bikur Cholim Medical Equipment Gemach 

Provides medical equipment for short-term use, offering support during unexpected health situations. Contact: Phone: 904-703-1386 

Hadas’ Candle Gemach 

Offers yartzeit candles and Shabbos candles for anyone who finds themselves in need. Contact: Hadas Rosenthal 

Hadas’ Purim Costume Gemach 

A resource for borrowing Purim costumes, helping families save time and expense. Contact: Hadas Rosenthal 

Giveaway Gemach – WhatsApp Group 

A community WhatsApp chat where members list items they are giving away for free. This helps reduce waste and ensures useful items find new homes. Contact/Join: link available upon request 

Breindy’s Wig/Sheitel Gemach 

Provides wigs and sheitels for those in need with sensitivity and discretion. Currently accepting donations of lightly used, good-condition sheitels. Contact: Breindy Lazor 

Felicia’s Baby Gear Gemach 

Supplies baby items and car seats for short-term or emergency needs, ensuring families have safe and reliable options when unexpected situations arise or needed in a pinch. Currently accepting donations of lightly used baby items in good condition. Contact: Felicia Gorelick 

Jaison’s Shabbos Gemach 

Lends a water urn and hot plate to help families prepare for Shabbat when their own appliances are unavailable. Contact: Cheyn Jaison 

Jaison’s Bris Gemach 

Includes a bris pillow, pillow case, and bris outfit available for families to borrow for their simchah. Contact: Cheyn Jaison 

Sarah’s Mezuzah Gemach 

Offers mezuzah scrolls and covers for anyone who needs to borrow or replace one. Contact: Sarah Fogel 

Continuing the Tradition of Chessed 

These gemachs represent the heart of our community, neighbors helping neighbors, offering dignity, care, and support in practical ways. If you run a gemach that is not listed here, please reach out so it can be included in future updates. Or if you'd like to donate or contribute to one in particular please reach out to the contact. If you need a specific number or link please reach out to jewishjaxinfo@gmail.com 

May our community continue to grow in kindness, generosity, and shared responsibility.