She was glowing.
But she was also carrying a secret.

About Semahot
Behind the smile, behind the music, behind the flowers, was
A mother skipping meals to pay the caterer.
A father quietly maxing out another credit card.
And a bride pretending not to notice.

It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life...
And it was!
Because a few hundred friends changed the story.
That’s the power of Semahot.
The quiet force behind the happiest moments in our community.
A community of givers who step in so families can step forward.
With dignity. With support. With real, unburdened joy.
About Semahot
Because 'Mabruk!' shouldn’t be said with choked voices and forced smiles.
Because a simha shouldn't come with a second mortgage.
Because a bride shouldn't walk down the aisle carrying the weight of the world.
Semahot aren't supposed to feel heavy.
And too often, the ones who deserve the most joy are the ones carrying the greatest burden.
Whether it's a wedding, a bar mitzvah, or a bris,
We make sure the simha stays a simha.
No awkward asks.
No public campaigns.
Just one family's simha, made possible by many.

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Make a difference every time.

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Semahot began with a simple question: if every one of us gladly gives a gift when invited to a wedding, why not join forces so that those gifts truly lift the burden?

What started as small, one-off collections quickly grew into a community movement. Leaders and rabbanim stood in shuls across Brooklyn, Deal, and Lakewood, rallying families to subscribe. Within weeks, 1,500 households joined, and the quiet generosity of many turned into millions of dollars over time — distributed with dignity and care.

From day one, Semahot has been guided by three principles:

  • Confidentiality.
    Families apply through a secure, respectful system. Needs are reviewed by rabbanim, with no awkward conversations, no favoritism, and no embarrassment.
  • Community
    strength.
    There are no “major donors.” Every contribution is equal, and together they create an impact that no single person could.
  • Real, shared
    Simha.
    By supporting weddings, bar mitzvahs, and brissim, members make sure every family can celebrate freely, without debt, pressure, or shame.

Today, Semahot stands as a proud expression of the Sephardic Syrian community’s values: responsibility for one another, joy in each other’s milestones, and the belief that a simha should always remain a simha.

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Confidentiality. Community strength. Real, shared Simha.
How it Works

How it Works.

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Sign Up Once
You Sign Up Once.
That’s It.
$99/Month
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Family Applies
They Fill Out A Simple,
Respectful Form.
No Shame. No Exposure.
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Reviewed with Care
Each Request Is Carefully Vetted By Rabbanim And Administrators. Only Real Needs Are Approved.
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Vendors Paid Directly
Caterers, Halls, Music — The Money Goes Straight To The Source. The Family Never Has To Ask, Explain, Or Feel The Weight.
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You Make it Happen!
And You’ve Got A Part In Every Simha. – No Fees.

Together, Let's Celebrate!

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Rabbinical Board

Rabbi Yehuda Azancot
Rabbi Shmuel Choueka
Rabbi David Ozeri
Rabbi Meyer Yedid

Board Members

HARRY ADJMI
MARK ADJMI
ELLIOT AIZER
DAVID ASSIS
MORRIS A. DWECK
JEFFERY FRANCO
JOEY A. FRANCO
ALBERT GAMMAL
JACK I. HIDARY
NATHAN HOFFMAN
MICHAEL JEMAL
ABRAHAM J. KASSIN
GABE KHEZRIE
ALAN C. MALEH
JOSEPH MANSOUR
MARK D. MASSRY
MOSHE NACHUM
STEVEN S SAFDIEH
SAMMY SAKA
N. SAM SASSON
FREDDY SAYEGH
LEON SHAMA
ZUDY SHEHEBAR
ABE E. SUTTON
MICHAEL S. WAHBA
ISAAC YEDID
EZRA A. ZAAFARANI
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