- add remove How do I apply for help?
- Families fill out a short, respectful online application. The process is private, simple, and designed to preserve dignity. To apply for help click here.
- add remove Who decides which requests get approved?
- Every request is reviewed carefully by trusted rabbanim and administrators. Only genuine needs are approved, and all cases are handled with confidentiality.
- add remove Where does the money go?
- Funds are paid directly to vendors — caterers, halls, music, flowers, and more. Families never receive cash, and they never have to negotiate or explain their situation.
- add remove How much does it cost to join?
- Membership is just $99 a month. That single subscription means you’re part of every wedding, bar mitzvah, and bris we support. To join Semahot click here.
- add remove Does my contribution really make a difference?
- Absolutely. Every member gives the same, and together we’ve already supported over a thousand semahot — more than $6.6 million in simha support.
- add remove Is this only for the Syrian community?
- Yes. Semahot is a project built by and for the Sephardic Syrian community, with the support of its rabbanim and leaders.
- add remove Can I give more than $99/month?
- Yes. Many members choose to give additional monthly support or sponsor a simha in full or in part. Every extra contribution goes directly to helping more families celebrate with dignity. To join Semahot click here.
- add remove Can I dedicate a simha in honor or memory of someone?
- Yes. You can sponsor a simha on a specific date in honor of a loved one, in memory, or to mark a special occasion. It’s a meaningful way to connect your simha with the joy of another family. To Sponsor a simha click here.
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