Brooklyn & Lakewood Jewish Community Digital Accessibility Program
A free public service program by Education on the Go Corp (501(c)(3)), dedicated to strengthening community infrastructure, providing free emergency alerts, and ensuring easy access to kosher and religious information for every Jewish household — including those using filtered kosher phones.
9,000+ community businesses, kosher store information, minyan times, jobs, and zmanim — all by free SMS.
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Try a command
Text: MENU
Main menu • instant SMS reply. Built for kosher phones: simple keywords, quick replies, no browser required.
Community trust
Rabbinical Approval
Connect2Kehilla is proud to be recognized by the Beis Din of Crown Heights as a valuable and appropriate service for the community.
Approved and endorsed by Rabbinical authorities as a vital community service for safeguarding communication and supporting local religious infrastructure.
We maintain the highest standards of technology use as outlined by our Rabbonim.
Official signed certificate to be displayed here once received.
Simple SMS flow
How It Works
No menus to learn. Text what you need and get a useful answer back.
1. Text what you need
Send MENU, plumber 11205, specials, mincha, jobs, or any keyword.
2. Get matching results
Connect2Kehilla replies with relevant businesses, times, deals, or options.
3. Call or connect directly
Use the reply to call, choose an option, or keep searching by SMS.
TXT
"plumber 11205"
Find plumbers in Williamsburg
TXT
"specials williamsburg"
Grocery store deals & prices
TXT
"mincha 11225"
Minyan times near you
TXT
"rent a car"
Car rental options instantly
9,000+
Businesses Listed
Store
Store Specials
Minyan
Minyan Times
SMS
Works on Any Kosher Phone
Find local businesses instantly — just send a text!
Text us at:
(888) 516-3399Example message:
"plumber 11211"
→ Get plumbers near Williamsburg
By texting this number, you consent to receive SMS replies with business contact information.
Msg & Data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for assistance.
Free download
The Kosher Phone Market 2026 — Full Research Report
8-page PDF: world Jewish demographics, Haredi growth trajectory, kosher-phone adoption by region, expansion roadmap, and full source citations.
We'll email the link to your address. No spam — just the report.
What users say
Trusted by the Kehilla
“Keeping track of the latest specials and discounts at local stores has become much easier with this service. I used to rely on paper flyers that weren't always around, but now all the info comes straight to my phone via SMS. It's a real baleboosteh's dream for saving time and money.”
Luzy S.
Verified user
“Finding a specific business or service within the kehilla has become significantly simpler. Whether I'm looking for a job or a gmach, everything is available through a single request. The database is impressive; I'd just love to see more user reviews integrated so we can share our experiences with different local vendors.”
Duvid G.
Verified user
“This is an essential tool for anyone who travels. When you're in an unfamiliar area, you can easily find a kosher restaurant or a cafe with the specific hechsher you trust. It gives you peace of mind knowing you can find a place to eat that meets your standards, no matter where you are.”
Yoel H.
Verified user
“The ability to verify the active kashrus status of a product or establishment via a simple SMS is nothing short of incredible! For a kosher phone user with no internet access, having this information available mamesh on the spot is a game-changer.”
Ari K.
Verified user
Help Your Neighbors Find You — 100% Free
Our community directory exists so kosher-phone users can find local kosher-friendly businesses, services, and community organizations. Listings are completely free — no tiers, no fees, no subscriptions. Operated as a public service by Education on the Go Corp (501(c)(3)).
Reachable by SMS
Community members who use kosher phones can find your business by texting a keyword + ZIP.
100% Free, Always
No paid placements, no tiers, no upsell. Equal visibility for every community business.
Supports Local Economy
Helps Jewish families discover and support neighborhood kosher businesses, services, and gemachs.
Supported entirely by voluntary tax-deductible donations
Text. Find. Connect.
Works on any kosher phone — no internet required