Jewish lifecycle events — s'machot — bring together family and community in ways that few other occasions do. Grandparents who traveled across the country. Friends from shul who have known the family for decades. Community members who may only gather like this once. Every one of them has a phone, and every one of them takes photos that never make it back to the family.
WedPort was built for exactly this. One QR code at your simcha, and every photo, blessing, and memory lands in one private hub the family keeps forever. No app to download, no account to create — it works for every generation, including bubby and zaidy.
"Every simcha is a gathering of people who carry pieces of your family's story. The photos they take, the blessings they leave — those deserve a permanent home. WedPort gives your whole community a way to contribute to that archive."
WedPort for Every Type of Simcha
Below is a guide to how WedPort works for each major Jewish lifecycle celebration. Every event type works the same way — one QR code, instant uploads, permanent family archive.
Hachnasas Sefer Torah
A Hachnasas Sefer Torah is a community-wide celebration — the dancing in the streets, the procession, the moment the Torah enters the synagogue. Hundreds of community members are present with phones out. WedPort gives them all one place to share those dancing and procession photos instantly, creating a complete communal archive of the simcha for the shul and the donor family.
Create a Hachnasas Sefer Torah Hub →Bar & Bat Mitzvah
A Bar or Bat Mitzvah brings family from near and far, generations of community relationships, and a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. WedPort collects photos from the Torah portion, the kiddush, and the reception party — plus written blessings from family who couldn't travel. The result is a complete family archive the child can return to at any age.
Read the full Bar/Bat Mitzvah guide →Upsherin
An Upsherin is an intimate family and community milestone — the first haircut of a three-year-old boy, marking the beginning of his Torah education. Family and friends gather, each taking a snip of the child's hair and capturing the moment. WedPort collects every photo from every family member into one hub, plus blessings for the child that become a keepsake for years to come.
Create an Upsherin Hub →Bris / Brit Milah
A Bris brings together family on very short notice — grandparents traveling, relatives gathering from across the country in just days. WedPort's quick setup (15 minutes) means you can have a hub ready even with minimal advance notice. Family uploads photos of the gathering and leaves blessings for the baby — a permanent keepsake from the first significant milestone of his life.
Create a Bris Hub →Simchat Bat / Baby Naming
A Simchat Bat or baby naming ceremony is a beautiful gathering of family and community to welcome a new daughter into the covenant. Guests leave blessings, share photos of the celebration, and contribute messages the family will treasure. WedPort creates a permanent archive of the simcha that grows into a meaningful part of the girl's family story.
Create a Simchat Bat Hub →Aufruf
An Aufruf is the Shabbat before the wedding when the groom (and sometimes the bride) is called to the Torah. The candy throwing, the celebration at shul, the Shabbat lunch with family — these moments are deeply photographed and deeply meaningful. WedPort collects them all in one hub that bridges the lead-up to the wedding with the celebration itself.
Create an Aufruf Hub →Sheva Brachot
The seven nights of Sheva Brachot are an extended celebration of the new couple, hosted by different families each night. Each gathering has its own photos and memories. WedPort lets you create one hub that spans all seven nights — family and friends from each gathering contribute their photos, building a complete picture of the week-long celebration.
Create a Sheva Brachot Hub →Pidyon HaBen
A Pidyon HaBen is a rare and meaningful ceremony — the redemption of a firstborn son on his 31st day of life. Family gathers, the Kohen performs the ceremony, and a unique moment in Jewish tradition is marked. WedPort preserves the photos and blessings from this intimate gathering that many families have never had the opportunity to experience.
Create a Pidyon HaBen Hub →Jewish Wedding
A Jewish wedding — the bedeken, the chuppah, the ketubah signing, the hora, the breaking of the glass — generates more photography than almost any other event. WedPort collects photos from every guest so nothing is missed: the candid moments under the chuppah, the dancing, the family reunions. Plus a digital guestbook for blessings from every guest.
Read the full Jewish Wedding guide →Yom Tov & Holiday Gatherings
Large family Yom Tov gatherings — Pesach seders, Rosh Hashanah dinners, Chanukah parties — bring extended family together in ways that only happen a few times a year. WedPort gives every family member one place to share photos from the gathering, creating a running family archive that grows with every holiday celebration.
Create a Holiday Gathering Hub →Why WedPort Works for the Jewish Community
Works for every generation — including bubby and zaidy
WedPort requires no app download and no account creation. Any smartphone can scan a QR code — or guests can type in a simple URL. Grandparents who have never downloaded an app in their lives can share their photos as easily as the grandchildren who grew up with smartphones.
Includes family who couldn't make the journey
Jewish families are spread across the globe. WedPort lets family in Israel, Australia, or across the country contribute photos and blessings remotely — just share the hub link and they upload from wherever they are. No simcha has to leave anyone out.
Ready in 15 minutes — even for a Bris
A Bris happens on the 8th day. You don't always have weeks of planning. WedPort takes 15 minutes to set up — create the hub, download the QR code, and you're ready. Even if you set it up the night before, you'll have a complete family archive by the end of the celebration.
Plans from $29 — perfect for one-day celebrations
Not every simcha is a year-long commitment. A Hachnasas Sefer Torah, an Upsherin, an Aufruf — these are one-day celebrations. WedPort's 3-month plan at $29 is designed exactly for this. The hub stays open after the event so family can keep uploading photos they find for weeks afterward.
Tips for Using WedPort at Your Simcha
Making the Most of Your Simcha Hub
- Share the link before the simcha — send it to family in advance so they're ready to upload during and after the celebration. Out-of-town family can leave blessings even before they arrive.
- Display the QR code prominently — at the entrance, on tables, and near the food. The Jewish community is highly communal — once a few people scan, word spreads quickly.
- Add a blessing prompt — "Leave your blessing for [name]" in the hub description drives written contributions beyond photos. Blessings from grandparents and rabbinic figures become treasured keepsakes.
- Include the Rav or community leaders — a recorded blessing from the rabbi or community leader is one of the most meaningful contributions to any simcha hub.
- Share with the shul community after — for community-wide celebrations like a Hachnasas Sefer Torah, share the hub link with the broader congregation so everyone can access the photos.
- For Shabbat-adjacent events — share the hub link in the Shabbat program so guests can upload after Shabbat ends. Many families find that post-Shabbat is when the most photos get shared.
- Keep the hub open — family members often find old photos they want to contribute weeks after the event. A longer plan means nothing gets lost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I collect photos from a Hachnasas Sefer Torah celebration?
Create a WedPort hub and display the QR code at the celebration. Community members scan with their phone — no app needed — and upload photos and videos instantly. The hub collects everything in one place the shul and donor family can access and download.
Can WedPort be used for a Bris or baby naming ceremony?
Yes — WedPort works beautifully for intimate family gatherings like a Bris or Simchat Bat. Family members upload photos and leave blessings for the baby, creating a permanent keepsake the family returns to for years.
Can family members who couldn't attend leave blessings?
Absolutely. Share the hub link with anyone — near or far — and they can upload photos, leave written blessings, and record video messages from wherever they are. This is especially meaningful for Jewish families with relatives in Israel or elsewhere around the world.
Does WedPort work for one-day celebrations like an Upsherin or Aufruf?
Yes — WedPort offers a 3-month plan starting at $29, making it ideal for one-day celebrations. The hub stays active after the event so family can continue uploading photos and leaving messages for weeks afterward.
Can the hub be used for a Shabbat celebration?
Yes. For Shabbat-adjacent events, share the hub link in the program or via text before Shabbat. Guests can upload their photos after Shabbat ends. Many families find that post-Shabbat is actually when the most photos get contributed.
Can the shul use WedPort for community events?
Absolutely. Synagogues use WedPort for Hachnasas Sefer Torah celebrations, Simchat Torah dancing, community dinners, and other shul events. The hub gives the community one place to share photos and creates a communal archive the shul can use for years.