A Dishes Gemach for Every Simha

Beautiful tables,
lent with love.

Hosted by Raquel lends elegant chargers, colored glassware, napkins, napkin rings and tablecloths so every family in our community can set a stunning table for their simha.

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In loving memory of Raquel Ishay A"H

Elegant place setting with gold cutlery and a linen napkin

Hundreds

of pieces to borrow

3 days a week

Mon · Wed · Thu pickup hours

Every simha

weddings · sheva brachos · bar & bat mitzvahs

Inside the Gemach

Shelves full of possibilities.

Tablecloths, napkins, chargers, glassware, vases and placemats, all organized by color and style.

It's easy to find pieces that match your simha. Come see the collection in person during gemach hours.

Plan Your Visit

Inside the Hosted by Raquel gemach: pink shelves stacked with tablecloths and linens

Our Collection

Everything to set a beautiful table.

Mix and match pieces in dozens of colors and finishes to bring your simha's look together.

Beaded glass charger with folded napkin

Chargers

Foil, fluted, flower and glass-rim chargers in gold, silver, navy, blush, purple and more.

Colored glass goblets

Glassware & Goblets

Colored goblets and stemware: amber, cobalt, olive, blush, maroon, gold ombré and clear sparkle.

Orange napkin on a gold beaded charger

Napkins

Velvet, linen, fringe and patterned napkins in a full spectrum of shades.

Linen napkin with a gold napkin ring

Napkin Rings

Braided, beaded, leather, bamboo and gold accents to finish every place setting.

Purple striped tablecloth from the gemach

Tablecloths

Lace, burlap, velvet, patterned and solid cloths to set the tone for the whole room.

See it in person

Stop by during gemach hours to see colors and finishes up close before your simha.

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Portrait of Raquel Ishay, of blessed memory

Raquel Ishay A"H

In Loving Memory

Raquel Ishay A"H

Raquel found her greatest joy in giving: always thinking about what other people needed, and how she could help them smile.

Hosted by Raquel was born from that spirit. What started small has grown into a gemach that helps families across our community celebrate with a beautiful table. Today her children carry it forward, and her grandchildren say that whenever their mothers are at the gemach, they are spending time with their grandma Raquel.

Every table set with these pieces continues her legacy of kindness.

Read Her Story

How It Works

Borrowing is simple.

01

Stop by

Stop by during gemach hours to check availability for your date.

02

Choose your pieces

Mix and match chargers, glassware, napkins, rings and tablecloths to match your colors.

03

Pick up

Collect your order at 1804 E 7th St. Please use the side door.

04

Return after your simha

Bring everything back on time so the next family can celebrate, too.

From Our Families

Real tables. Real semahot.

Photos shared by families who set their tables with pieces from the gemach.

Overhead view of a table with a navy floral tablecloth, black napkins and white plates
Table set with black chargers, blush plates and a black and white floral tablecloth
Long table with a purple striped tablecloth and black goblets
Copper charger with a navy plate and gold napkin
Red goblets and navy chargers
Black beaded chargers on a red floral tablecloth
Gold bowl on a navy patterned charger
Paisley napkin on a geometric plate
Tropical table with pineapple centerpiece

Visit the Gemach

Hours & Location

1804 E 7th St, Side Door

Brooklyn, NY

Monday8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

(718) 336-HOST

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May we share in more semahot together.

Planning a simha? We would love to help you set the table.

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