PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Beginner Joined: Feb 03 2012 Posts: 9

2013 - YES B"H WE ARE OPEN! Flatbush Gemach. If anyone needs Purim costumes and would like to rent one from a gemach, please call 718-998-7720. We have over FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY costumes. Sizes newborn - 2XL adult. We've got loads of props (hats, shtreimels, etc.) There is a charge of $5/costume donation plus a $5/costume REFUNDABLE deposit that you get back when the costume is returned in good condition and on time. All funds raised go to tzedaka. We're open every Sunday until Purim as well as 2 evenings a week (usually Mondays and Wednesdays), by appointment only. If we don't pick up, leave a message. We return all calls. Tizku L'mitzvos, Shoshana (Kalmanowitz) Benguigui

Please note, we ARE open all year round for school plays, camps, etc., but charge $10/costume during the rest of the year. Money still goes to tzedaka.

Executive Member Joined: May 25 2010 Posts: 325

Sounds great! Where are you located?

Beginner Joined: Feb 03 2012 Posts: 9

Avenue R/ East 15th Street. Our next available appointments are on Sunday, February 26. Feel free to call and make an appointment. 718-998-7720. B"H we still have hundreds of costumes in stock. We've gotten in several more costumes just this past week.

Gold Member Joined: Jan 03 2011 Posts: 1503

Oh wow! I wish I was in NY!
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Beginner Joined: Feb 03 2012 Posts: 9

Me too! If you know anyone in Brooklyn (Flatbush) who needs a costume, you know where to find us! Hatzlacha Rabbah, Shoshana

Gold Member Joined: Jun 03 2007 Posts: 1942

I want to donate our costumes to the gemach. How do I do so?

Posted: Tue, Mar 20 2012, 11:31 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

OP, you live right near my cousin. Her sis-in-law also has a costume gemach and I just gave her this years costumes.
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Diamond Member Joined: Dec 05 2005 Posts: 3505

Bumping up for this year.

Posted: Thu, Jan 03 2013, 9:46 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Thank you for bumping it up Pink and Yellow! The funniest thing is that I was just about to do so. This G'mach was started for a refuah shelaimah for our mother A"H and is now run l'iluy nishmasa. All the info is still correct. Please call now as appointments are already being given out...It is a wonderful g'mach with very personal attention. We try to help each one find something they will be happy with. (Anon only because I am a sister and it would out myself). A Freilichen Purim to all...

Posted: Thu, Jan 03 2013, 9:47 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

P.S. To donate costumes, call the same number. Tizke L'mitzvos.

Diamond Member Joined: Dec 05 2005 Posts: 3505

Thank you! Two questions: do I need an idea of what costumes I want before going? Also, do you recommend that we bring the kids or davka not?

Posted: Thu, Jan 03 2013, 10:04 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

As far as knowing what you want before-not at all necessary. It is only helpful if you want something SPECIFIC and nothing else, you can then call and ask if we have such a costume before making an appointment. As far as kids, only DON'T bring if you have the complete ability and 'green light' to pick out costumes for them (that usually tends to wane after age 5 or so). Otherwise, bring 'em all :) We want you and them to be thrilled with the Purim attire! Looking forward to greeting you all there...

Posted: Thu, Jan 03 2013, 10:31 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Updated info for 2013:

THE 'WHOLE MEGILLAH' PURIM G'MACH

Appointments will be starting to be scheduled on January 13. The G'mach will IY"H be opening on Sunday, January 20. 718-998-7720.

Posted: Fri, Jan 04 2013, 10:00 am Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

I'll IY"H try to bump this up every couple of days until Purim for those who are interested. Gut Shabbos.

Posted: Mon, Jan 07 2013, 12:45 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Bumping for all those interested. Appointments start being given out on 1/13. Gemach opens 1/20. See you there IY"H. 718-998-7720.

Posted: Mon, Jan 07 2013, 4:18 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Is the gemach only for the Flatbush community?

Posted: Wed, Jan 09 2013, 8:44 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Another bump for those interested. Answer to above amother question: definitely not! All those interested are welcome but we ARE located in Flatbush so you'd have to be able to get there for choosing and again to return. Come one, come all...

Silver Member Joined: Feb 26 2008 Posts: 669

I tried calling & after a few rings heard some static then the line went dead. Tried a few times. Looking for 1st avail apt

Posted: Wed, Jan 09 2013, 9:43 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Very odd, sorry for that experience. You should not have that trouble again. To reinterate: Appointment booking starting on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Gemach opens IY"H Sunday, January 20, 2013. Please call (starting 1/13): 718-998-7720. Please leave message and you will receive a callback. Looking forward to enjoying helping all who come...

Posted: Wed, Jan 09 2013, 10:32 pm Post subject: re: PURIM COSTUME GEMACH

Thanks for posting! Ill call sunday iyh.