Working families budget carefully and live within their means. They shouldn't have to choose between keeping Yom Tov the way it should be kept, or marking a simcha the way it deserves to be marked, and staying on their feet financially. We quietly make sure they don't have to.
There is a family in Lakewood that you probably know. They work hard and stretch every dollar. They don't take vacations or live beyond their means, they simply try to cover the basics and give their children what they need.
And then, a child becomes a bar mitzvah. A daughter gets engaged. Pesach arrives with its full weight of expenses. Or a medical crisis comes and the carefully balanced budget simply falls apart.
This is the family Oizer V'Soimech, Kupas Binyomin Zev was built for. The modest, careful family that, without support, would quietly fall into debt just to get through a Yom Tov or mark a milestone.
Every distribution is handled by a small, trusted committee of community members who know their neighbors. No bureaucracy, no lengthy process, just people helping people, with complete discretion.
Every dollar donated goes directly to the families it serves. Guided by leading Rabbonim, with full accountability to the community.
Working families carry enormous weight with quiet dignity. Our job is to make sure that Yom Tov and simchos are never shadowed by debt. Every Yiddishe simcha deserves to be pure.
Life brings joy and weight in equal measure. We are present at both ends, keeping joyful moments joyful and difficult ones from becoming impossible.
Every dollar given to Oizer V'Soimech, Kupas Binyomin Zev reaches a real family in a real moment, a Yom Tov they couldn't face, a simcha they were dreading, a crisis they couldn't get through alone.
If you or someone you know could benefit from our support, please reach out. Every inquiry is handled with complete discretion and compassion. There is no shame in asking — that is exactly why we are here.
You can also call or text us directly at 609-848-8198 or email office@oizer.org.
Oizer V'Soimech, Kupas Binyomin Zev was established to serve the working families of the greater Lakewood area, helping them navigate the financial weight of Yom Tov, simchos, illness, and life's unexpected moments — without ever compromising their dignity.
The organization is named in loving memory of Reb Binyomin Zev Koppel ז"ל, the beloved Rosh HaKohol of the Adass Israel Congregation in Melbourne, whose life was defined by quiet, selfless chesed. His family established this Kupah in his honor so that his legacy of giving would continue to touch lives in Lakewood. Read his story →
All distributions are managed by a small, trusted committee of community members under the guidance of leading Rabbonim. We operate with full transparency and accountability — every dollar donated reaches a family in need.
Whether you want to give, get help, volunteer, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.
When you donate or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. This information is used solely to process your donation, issue tax receipts, and communicate with you about your contribution.
We use your information only to process donations, issue receipts, and send occasional updates about our work. We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing purposes.
All donor information is kept strictly confidential. We do not publish donor names without explicit permission.
The identity of all families receiving assistance is held in the strictest confidence by our committee. Under no circumstances is beneficiary information shared with donors, the public, or any outside party.
Online donations are processed through Cardknox, a PCI-compliant payment processor, or PayPal. We do not store any credit card or payment information on our servers.
For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at office@oizer.org or 609-848-8198.
Last updated: 2025