What is Connect2Kehilla?

Connect2Kehilla is an SMS-based business directory for the Jewish community. Text (888) 516-3399 with what you need and your ZIP code to instantly find local kosher businesses, plumbers, doctors, pharmacies, minyan times, halachic zmanim, and more. Works on any phone — no smartphone or internet required.

How do I search for a business by SMS?

Text "+1 (888) 516-3399" with your request, for example: "plumber 11213" (category + ZIP code), "doctor Crown Heights" (category + area), or just a business name like "Lemofet Glass". You will get up to 5 verified businesses with phone numbers and addresses.

Is Connect2Kehilla free?

Yes — the SMS service is free for everyone. Standard text message rates from your carrier may apply. Business listings start free; premium placements are paid. See /pricing for details.

What areas does Connect2Kehilla serve?

We serve Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Boro Park, Flatbush), Monsey, Monroe/Kiryas Joel, Lakewood, Five Towns (Cedarhurst, Lawrence), Teaneck, Passaic, Staten Island, and surrounding Jewish communities. Over 18,000 businesses in our database.

What can I find besides businesses?

Text "mincha 11225" for minyan/shul times, "zmanim 11213" for daily halachic times (sunrise, sunset, plag, Shma, Sefirat HaOmer), "SPECIALS" for grocery deals, "JOBS" for work/hiring, or "MENU" to see all options.

How do I list my business?

Email list@connect2kehilla.com or call (888) 516-3399. Basic listing is free. See https://www.connect2kehilla.com/add-business for details.

Does Connect2Kehilla work on flip phones?

Yes — any phone that can send SMS works, including kosher flip phones without internet. This is specifically designed for users without smartphones.

What languages are supported?

English, Hebrew (עברית), and Yiddish (אידיש). Search queries work in all three languages.

Is Connect2Kehilla approved by Rabbonim?

Yes. Connect2Kehilla is proud to be recognized by the Beis Din of Crown Heights as a valuable and appropriate service for the community. We maintain the highest standards of technology use as outlined by our Rabbonim.

Our Service

Every SMS command, in one place

Text (888) 516-3399 with any of the keywords below. Add a ZIP code or neighborhood to make results local.

Find a Business or Service

Free text search across 18,000+ kosher businesses. Just type what you need plus a ZIP code or neighborhood.

SEARCH

Find any business

Type a service or business name plus a ZIP or neighborhood. The AI parses your request and returns up to 5 matches with phone numbers and addresses.

Examples

▸ plumber 11213
▸ kosher restaurant Crown Heights
▸ electrician 11225
▸ dentist Williamsburg
▸ Lemofet Glass

Add your business →

A / H

also: ADDRESS / HOURS

Address & hours

After you receive a list of businesses, reply A or ADDRESS to get the full address. Reply H or HOURS to get the hours of operation.

Examples

▸ A
▸ ADDRESS
▸ H
▸ HOURS

Community Events

Stay informed about simchas, l’chaims, and other community announcements — and post your own.

SIMCHA

Mazel Tovs & engagements

Get the latest engagements, weddings, births, bar/bat mitzvas in your area — or post your own.

Examples

▸ SIMCHA 11225
▸ SIMCHA Crown Heights
▸ ADD SIMCHA

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE SIMCHA

Post a Mazel Tov on the web →

LECHAIM

L’chaim events

Hear about every l’chaim in your community — date, time, address. Post yours for free.

Examples

▸ LECHAIM 11225
▸ LECHAIM Williamsburg
▸ ADD LECHAIM

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE LECHAIM

Davening, Zmanim & Calendar

Halachic times, Shabbos candle-lighting, Sefiras Ha’Omer, Rosh Chodesh, fasts, and Birkat Levana — all by ZIP.

ZMANIM

Daily zmanim by ZIP

Sunrise (netz), shkiah, candle-lighting, plag haminchah, sof zman shema — calculated for your ZIP.

Examples

▸ ZMANIM 11225
▸ ZMANIM Crown Heights

Web view →

CANDLE

Shabbos candle lighting

The exact candle-lighting time for this Erev Shabbos at your location, plus Motzei Shabbos.

Examples

▸ CANDLE 11225
▸ CANDLE 11211

SFIRA

Sefiras Ha’Omer

Today’s Omer count with the proper bracha text. Subscribe for a daily evening reminder.

Examples

▸ SFIRA

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE SFIRA

ROSH CHODESH

also: Note: write full words, not RC

Next Rosh Chodesh

Date and day(s) of the upcoming Rosh Chodesh. Subscribe for a monthly reminder.

Examples

▸ ROSH CHODESH

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE ROSH CHODESH

FAST

Next public fast

The next fast day (Tzom Gedaliah, Asarah b’Teves, Taanis Esther, Shiva Asar b’Tammuz, Tisha B’Av) with start and end times.

Examples

▸ FAST
▸ FAST 11225

BIRKAT LEVANA

also: Note: write full words, not BL

Kiddush Levana window

The opening and closing times of the current month’s Kiddush Levana window.

Examples

▸ BIRKAT LEVANA

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE BIRKAT LEVANA

MINYAN

Minyan times — shacharis, mincha, maariv

Find the nearest minyan by ZIP, neighborhood, or shul name. You can also search by tefillah name directly.

Examples

▸ MINYAN 11225
▸ MINYAN 770 Eastern Pkwy
▸ shacharis Crown Heights
▸ mincha 11213
▸ maariv Williamsburg

Add your shul: text ADD MINYAN

Jobs & Workforce

Find work or post a job. Free for both sides. ZIP-coded so notifications stay relevant.

JOBS

Job board

Walks you through a menu: looking for work, hiring, or posting a job. Includes specialized categories like babysitter, cleaning, para, home attendant, cook, tutor, driver, mover, etc.

Examples

▸ JOBS
▸ JOBS 11225
▸ JOBS Crown Heights
▸ ADD JOB
▸ HIRE driver Crown Heights

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE JOBS 11225

Web view of all jobs →

Specials & Deals

Weekly grocery and store specials from the kosher supermarkets in your area.

SPECIALS

Kosher grocery deals

Get a list of stores in your area. Reply with the store number to see this week’s deals. Updated every Thursday morning before Shabbos shopping.

Examples

▸ SPECIALS 11225
▸ SPECIALS Williamsburg
▸ SPECIALS Lakewood

Charity, Gmach & Shidduch

Tzedaka, free-loan offers, and matchmaking services — all accessible by SMS.

CHARITY

Tzedaka & donations

Search for charity organizations by category and area. List your nonprofit (free for registered organizations).

Examples

▸ CHARITY food 11225
▸ CHARITY medical Crown Heights
▸ DONATE [organization name]
▸ ADD CHARITY

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE CHARITY 11225

Submit a charity →

GMACH

Free-loan services

Subscribe to nearby Gmach offers — baby items, wedding goods, money, medical, furniture, food, and more. Each offer includes a contact and pickup info.

Examples

▸ SUBSCRIBE GMACH 11225
▸ UNSUBSCRIBE GMACH

📬 Subscribe: SUBSCRIBE GMACH 11225

SHIDDUCH

Matchmaking & singles

Three options: looking for a shidduch, a shadchan registering, or submitting a resume. All info is kept private.

Examples

▸ SHIDDUCH
▸ SHIDDUCHIM

Full matchmaking site →

Subscriptions & Account

Subscribe to topical alerts. Manage what you receive. Stop anytime with a single keyword.

MY SUBS

View your subscriptions

Lists every alert topic you’re currently subscribed to.

Examples

▸ MY SUBS

UNSUBSCRIBE

also: UNSUB <topic>

Unsubscribe from a topic

Pass a topic to stop one feed, or send UNSUBSCRIBE alone to stop all alerts at once.

Examples

▸ UNSUBSCRIBE SIMCHA
▸ UNSUB GMACH
▸ UNSUBSCRIBE

HELP

Compliance auto-reply

Carrier-required help message: pointer to support and STOP/MENU keywords. Msg & data rates may apply.

Examples

▸ HELP

STOP

Opt out completely

Stops every message from Connect2Kehilla. Send START to resubscribe.

Examples

▸ STOP
▸ START

List Your Business

Get into the directory so kosher-phone users can text-find you. Free basic listing.

ADD BUSINESS

Submit a business by SMS

You’ll get a step-by-step template asking for name, category, phone, address, email, hours, and whether you offer specials.

Examples

▸ ADD BUSINESS

Submit on the web →Add a service (handyman, driver, etc.) →Pricing & premium →

Try it now

Pick any command above. Text it to (888) 516-3399 and you'll get an answer in seconds — even on a kosher flip phone.

📱 Text (888) 516-3399

Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for support.

Quick reference

Find a Business or Service

SEARCH

A / H

Community Events

SIMCHA

LECHAIM

Davening, Zmanim & Calendar

ZMANIM

CANDLE

SFIRA

ROSH CHODESH

FAST

BIRKAT LEVANA

MINYAN

Jobs & Workforce

JOBS

Specials & Deals

SPECIALS

Charity, Gmach & Shidduch

CHARITY

GMACH

SHIDDUCH

Subscriptions & Account

SUBSCRIBE

MY SUBS

UNSUBSCRIBE

MENU

HELP

STOP

List Your Business

ADD BUSINESS

Try it now