The Important Messages Live in Groups
A change in pickup time, a cancelled class, a note from the teacher — they go to the WhatsApp group, and whoever has no WhatsApp finds out late.
📱 Own a kosher phone?
WhatsApp for a Kosher Phone — Messages, Groups and Channels by Email
School, kindergarten, the building committee, work — today it all happens in a WhatsApp group, and whoever holds a kosher phone is left out. wa kosher closes the gap: WhatsApp for a kosher phone that reaches your email, with no smartphone, no app and no change to your phone.
The Problem: a Kosher Phone in a WhatsApp World
Work and Livelihood
Clients, suppliers and employers expect you to be reachable on WhatsApp. Without a smartphone that seems impossible.
No Compromise
You chose a kosher phone out of conviction, and you are not looking for a smartphone through the back door — but for a kosher way to stay connected.
The Answer: Everything Arrives by Email — Four Services
📧 WhatsApp via Email — the Bridge
Send an email with the recipient's phone number in the subject line and they receive a WhatsApp message. When they reply, the answer comes back to your inbox. Step-by-step instructions.
📋 WhatsApp Group Digest
Subscribe to the groups you belong to and receive a group digest by email — hourly, daily or weekly, only new messages.
💬 Message Viewer
Want to see the group the way it looks in WhatsApp? The message viewer in the member area shows the conversation in a familiar, read-only, safe layout.
✉️ Email to Group and Channel
Gabbaim and institution admins with a kosher phone post announcements to a group or channel straight from email, without opening WhatsApp.
Who It's For
Parents
Messages from kindergarten and school reach your inbox on time, without giving up the kosher phone.
Employees and Business Owners
Answer clients and suppliers on WhatsApp from the office computer, and get their replies back by email.
Gabbaim and Community Admins
Post prayer times, classes and announcements to the community group from email — even when the office only has a kosher phone.
Frequently Asked Questions about WhatsApp for a Kosher Phone
Do I need to replace my kosher phone or install anything on it?
No. Your kosher phone stays exactly as it is. All wa kosher services work through your email inbox — from a computer, a tablet or any device with email.
How do I receive WhatsApp messages without WhatsApp?
When you send a message by email, the recipient gets it on WhatsApp, and when they reply, the answer arrives in your inbox. Group messages arrive in the groups newsletter at the frequency you set.
How much does it cost?
The service is free, as a public service. There is no signup fee and no monthly charge.
Do messages arrive on Shabbat and holidays?
No. The service pauses on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and resumes afterwards.
WhatsApp Without a Smartphone
A short guide that maps each need to the right service.
All Services in One Place
The homepage — the four wa kosher services at a glance.
Contact
Not sure which service fits you? Write to us and we will point you the right way.
⚠️ Important to Know
wa kosher is not affiliated with WhatsApp Inc. and does not replace your kosher phone — it complements it through email. The service runs on weekdays only. Use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
📞 Ready to Start?
Questions, guidance or help signing up — contact us:
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