Last updated: August 24, 2026

Program Description
The Bonei Olam Vzakeini SMS program sends members of the Vzakeini project a weekly text message containing the Shabbos candle-lighting times for their area and the names of couples to be included in their Tehillim. Vzakeini is a project of Bonei Olam, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID# 11-3473757) that provides financial assistance and support to Jewish couples experiencing infertility. Messages are sent once per week, in advance of Shabbos. This is not a marketing or fundraising program — no donation solicitations are sent through this program.

How to Opt In
Subscribers join the Vzakeini SMS program by signing up as a member of the Vzakeini project at https://www.boneiolam.org/vzakeini/ and providing their mobile number with express written consent to receive weekly text messages. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of participation in the Vzakeini project or of receiving any goods or services from Bonei Olam.

How to Opt Out
You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text *STOP* to the number that sends you our messages. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.

Help
If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword *HELP* for more assistance, or you can get help directly at [email protected] or 718-252-1212.

Carrier Liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Message and Data Rates
As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. You will receive approximately *one (1) message per week*. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

Supported Carriers
Supported carriers include AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, and other regional carriers. Carrier support is subject to change and carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Privacy
If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy: https://medical.boneiolam.org/privacy-policy

Mobile numbers collected for the Vzakeini SMS program are used solely to deliver the messages described above. We will not sell, rent, or share mobile numbers or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.