How to Use MinchaMinder

Complete guide to coordinating your daily minyan

Quick Start Guide
1
Add Members: Go to Members page and add your minyan participants with their phone numbers.
2
Configure Settings: Set your Mincha time, minimum threshold, and message templates.
3
Setup Webhook: Configure your SignalWire number to receive SMS responses (see below).
4
Daily Workflow: Use Quick Actions to send invitations, reminders, and confirmations.
SignalWire Webhook Setup

Setup Steps:

  1. Log in to your SignalWire dashboard
  2. Navigate to Phone Numbers section
  3. Click on your phone number
  4. Scroll to the Messaging section
  5. Set "When a message comes in" to Webhook
  6. Paste the webhook URL above
  7. Set HTTP method to POST
  8. Click Save
Typical Daily Workflow

12:00 PM - Send Invitations

Click "Send Invitations" in Quick Actions to text all active members asking if they'll attend. Members reply YES or NO via SMS.

1:00 PM - Send Reminder

Send a mid-day reminder showing current count to encourage more responses.

1:50 PM - Confirm or Cancel

System checks if you have enough people (threshold). Sends confirmation or cancellation to everyone.

1:55 PM - Reminder Calls

Automated voice calls to members who opted in and confirmed YES.

SMS Commands for Members
YES

Confirm attendance for today's Mincha

NO

Indicate you can't make it today

GUEST 2

Indicate you're bringing 2 guests (any number)

START

Subscribe to daily invitations

STOP

Unsubscribe from daily messages

CALL

Enable pre-Mincha reminder calls

UNCALL

Disable reminder calls

HELP

Show all available commands

Managing Members
Adding Members:

Click "Add Member" button, enter name and phone number (format: +1234567890). You can also add email and notes.

Active Status:

Only active members receive daily invitations. Toggle this to temporarily pause someone without deleting them.

Call Preference:

Enable "get_call" for members who want voice reminders. They'll receive calls if they confirmed YES.

Search & Filter:

Use the search box to quickly find members by name, phone, or email.

Customizing Settings
Mincha Time:

Set your daily Mincha time. This appears in all messages to members.

Minimum Threshold:

Number of people needed to confirm the minyan (default: 10).

Message Templates:

Customize all SMS messages. Use placeholders:

  • {time} - Mincha time
  • {count} - Current respondent count

💡 Pro Tips

• Check the Dashboard regularly to monitor responses in real-time

• Initialize responses each day before sending invitations (or it happens automatically)

• Members can text commands at any time - responses are instant

• Export member lists from the Members page if you need a backup

• Adjust message timing based on your community's schedule

• Test with yourself first before rolling out to the full group