Last updated: November 4, 2026

Who we are. Beis Chabad of Passaic-Clifton is operated by Kesser Shem Tov, a nonprofit synagogue at 170 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055. Contact: admin@beischabad.org or 973-594-6897.

Program description. Our shul text program (“Beis Chabad shul texts”) sends informational text messages to members and volunteers who have opted in. These cover kiddush volunteering and sponsorships, shul events and classes, schedule changes, and office, membership and gabbai notices such as dues reminders and aliyah notices. Some messages are sent by the synagogue’s automated assistant for synagogue staff. We do not send marketing or promotional texts through this program.

How you opt in. You join only by choosing to: by checking the consent box at beischabad.org/text-alerts, or the same optional box on our paper volunteer and membership forms. Giving us a phone number without checking the box is not consent. We do not buy, rent, or collect numbers from lists.

Message frequency. Up to 8 messages per month.

Costs. Message and data rates may apply. Check your mobile plan for details. We do not charge for these messages.

Opt out. Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving texts. You’ll receive one confirmation and nothing further unless you reply START to rejoin.

Help. Reply HELP for help, or contact admin@beischabad.org or 973-594-6897.

Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Supported on major US carriers.

Privacy. We collect only your name and mobile number (and the content of messages you send us) to run this program. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. We may share information only with service providers that deliver our messages (such as our SMS platform provider), solely to operate the program, or when required by law. We keep your number only as long as you’re a participating contact or until you opt out, and we protect it with reasonable safeguards.

Changes. We may update these terms. The current version will always be posted on this page.

Questions. Kesser Shem Tov / Beis Chabad of Passaic-Clifton, 170 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055. admin@beischabad.org or 973-594-6897.