Door texts

How you sign up for door texts

Nobody gets texts from Congregation K'hal Shaarei Zion unless they asked for them and agreed. Here is each way that happens.

1. Shul staff: door alerts

A staff member or volunteer asks a shul administrator, in person or by phone, to get door alerts by text.

The administrator reads them this:

"You will get text alerts from K'hal Shaarei Zion about the shul's doors, such as a door left open, an expected vendor arriving or a system problem. Message frequency varies, usually 1 to 10 texts a month. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to stop. Terms and privacy: info.khalbobov.org"

Only if they say yes, the administrator enters their name and mobile number in the shul's door system and checks Agreed to get texts. The system saves the date and who recorded it. Without that box, the number is never texted.

Adding a staff number with the Agreed to get texts box checked — Adding a staff number. Without the box checked, the number is saved but never texted.

The saved contact showing gets texts, agreed with the date — The saved contact shows the date they agreed. Stop texts turns texting off.

2. Vendors and guests: door codes

A vendor, contractor or guest who needs to enter the building gives their mobile number to the shul office, in person or by phone, and asks for their door code by text.

Staff ask them:

"May K'hal Shaarei Zion text your door code to this number? Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to stop, HELP for help."

For vendors who come back often, staff say "your door codes, about a few texts per visit".

Only if they say yes, staff turn on They agreed to get this text when making the code. The system will not text a number unless this is on, and it saves the date and who recorded it. If they say no, staff give them the code another way.

New guest code form with the They agreed to get this text switch on — Making a guest code. The question to ask is written right under the switch.

Vendor form with the They agreed to get texts switch on — Saving a vendor who comes back often.

Sample messages

K'hal Shaarei Zion: 15th Ave Main Entrance has been open for 10 minutes. Reply STOP to opt out.

K'hal Shaarei Zion: Your door code is 4821 for 15th Ave Main Entrance. It works today 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Reply STOP to opt out.

K'hal Shaarei Zion: The door system lost power and is running on battery backup. Reply STOP to opt out.

Stopping, help and privacy

Reply STOP to any text to stop getting them. Reply HELP for help, call (718) 851-3037 or email info@khalbobov.org. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

No website, keyword, paper form or QR code is used to sign up for door texts. Mobile numbers and consent are never sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.