The Teaneck/Bergenfield costume Gmach began in 2015 in memory of Farvish Hirsch Ben Shmuel Leib, z”l. After noticing Facebook posts and Teaneck shuls emails asking to either borrow or lend a specific costume for Purim, Sarah Savetsky and Rivki Rosenthal decided to start the costume gemach. This allows families “new to you” costumes each year without spending more money. The gemach began by collecting 50 gently used costumes, cleaning and organizing them and then lending them out to the community. The gemach has grown to offer over 2,000 adult and children’s costumes. All monies donated are used to purchase new costumes and supplies for the following year.

All costumes are free to borrow. A $5 donation requested but not required. A $10 deposit per costume will be refunded when returned.

The gemach will be open at Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Ave. Teaneck on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. and Monday, Feb. 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Donations are welcome by dropping off new and costumes in good condition on the porch at 18 Sunrise Terrace, Bergenfield until March 12.

For further information, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call (201) 923-7622.