Lakewood, NJ · Serving Eretz Yisroel

Joy of life restored to families in crisis.

For thousands of families across Israel, Yom Tov brings overwhelming financial pressure. For hundreds more, illness has made even the simplest parts of life unmanageable. Simchas Chaim steps in with practical support, delivered promptly and with dignity.

Our Programs
"We didn't know how we would get through Pesach. Then someone from Simchas Chaim arrived. I cannot describe what that meant for our family's simcha."
A recipient family, Bnei Brak
4,000
Yom Tov families
670
Illness-support families
14
Cities in Israel
$5.8M
Annual budget
Who We Are

Bringing stability and simcha to families across Eretz Yisroel.

Simchas Chaim — Joy of Life — was built to prevent families falling apart. Whether it is the impossible weight of Yom Tov expenses, or the silent collapse of a household when illness strikes, we respond quickly, practically, and with complete respect for the family's dignity.

Every allocation is overseen by an independent board of Talmidei Chachamim and respected Baalei Batim, ensuring help is distributed in accordance with the highest standards of Tzedakah.

Two Programs

How We Help

Yom Tov Assistance

Bringing Yom Tov joy to families experiencing financial hardship

Pesach and Sukkos expenses place a heavy demand on a family's budget and becomes almost impossible for those dealing with financial hardship. Simchas Chaim helps 4,000 families across Israel celebrate both respectfully and joyously through grocery support, holiday essentials, and financial aid. These reach each family prior to Yom Tov to ensure that no table remains empty, and no child feels left behind.

4,000
Families supported
2×
Per year
Israel
Nationwide
Illness Support

Keeping families together through the challenges of serious illness

When a family member falls seriously ill, the entire household is affected. Household chores go undone, children go hungry, and income dwindles just as expenses rise. Simchas Chaim steps in with professional cleaning assistance to restore a sense of normalcy, and grocery cards that allow families to put food on the table with dignity. With these essential needs taken care of, parents can focus on healing, instead of struggling to keep their home from falling apart.

670
Families per year
$1,000
Per family / month
14
Cities in Israel
What We Actually Do

Practical help. Real relief.

Cleaning Assistance
Professional domestic help restores order and normalcy in homes overwhelmed by illness.
Grocery Cards
Food support provided in the form of grocery cards, allowing families to purchase food without shame.
Yom Tov Packages
Holiday essentials and financial support before Pesach and Sukkos each year.
Rabbinic Oversight
Independent board of Talmidei Chachamim ensures Halachic, dignified distribution.

"The pressure creates a very tense atmosphere — with income dwindling and expenses rising, children go hungry and the situation becomes desperate. This is where Simchas Chaim steps in to help the family survive with dignity."

From Our Mission Statement
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