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501(c)(3) Community Program

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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(888) 516-3399
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Connect2Kehilla reply:

1. Business Search 2. Store Specials 3. Minyan Times 4. Jobs 5. Zmanim Reply with number or keyword.

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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

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"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) 516-3399

Example 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.

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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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ari K.

Verified user

Free Community Directory

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