When TLS first reported about Shabbify’s launch just weeks ago, it was a simple idea from a Lakewood developer — give frum Shopify store owners a way to fully disconnect for Shabbos without worrying about their online store. Now, over 20 stores are using the free app, and that number continues to grow.
Shabbify automatically closes a Shopify store before Shabbos and Yom Tov based on the store’s location and candle lighting times, displays a custom closure message to visitors, and reopens the store automatically after Shabbos ends. Setup takes about two minutes. There are no fees — ever.
NEW FEATURES:
Since launch, three features have been added based on community feedback:
Full Store Blocking — Shabbify now offers the option to completely block access to your entire store during Shabbos and Yom Tov. Previously, store owners could choose to block only checkout or block add-to-cart and checkout. Now there’s a third option: visitors see your closure message and nothing else — for complete peace of mind.
Custom Location Override — Store owners who are located in a different place than their Shopify store address can now set a custom location for zmanim. For example, if your store address is in the US but you are in Eretz Yisrael, Shabbify will now respect the local zmanim of your actual location instead of forcing you to use the shop’s address.
Chatzos Closure Option — For those who want to be machmir, Shabbify now offers the option to close your store at chatzos instead of the standard candle lighting time.
The app was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Bernard Warman and the Modular Closets team, who funded the project to benefit the broader community.
Shabbify is available now on the Shopify App Store: http://apps.shopify.
Developed by Stronger eCommerce — https://strongerecommerce.
Thousands Of Cholent Consumers Now Using the Cholentify App Which Prevents Them From Overdosing on Cholent
Countless Shabbos meal consumers are now using the Cholentify App, a brand new application that seals shut cholent pots after the pre determined amount of cholent has been removed from the pots.
“I developed the Cholentify app because I felt the pain of many Shabbos meal consumers who were overdosing on cholent and experiencing agonizing digestive problems,” said, “shabbos tech device developer, Heshy Kugelstone. “With the Cholentify app, the cholent pot automatically closes to a tightly locked position after the Shabbos meal consumer has removed his or her pre determined amount of cholent from the pot, thereby preventing the consumer from overdosing on the delicious bean-filled shabbos delicacy and experiencing severe heartburns or various digestive problems.”
“The app is definitely working for me,” said Aryeh Kishkenburg, “I haven’t had any heartburns or indigestion ever since I started using Cholentify. Problem is, I’ve been experiencing cholent deprivation symptoms because I’m not getting the full dosage of cholent that I’m used to getting! I suppose I’ll need to tweak the settings a little bit because ultimately shabbos cholent is what gives me the energy that I need for the entire week.”
“However, veteran cholent connoisseur, Chezkel Mychelmacher, told reporters on Monday that he has no plans to use the Cholentify app anytime soon.
“Heartburn, Shmartburn, give me a break!” he said wryly as he waved his hands dismissively. “Ven es kumt der heyliger Shabbos, est min kiyad hamelech, un tzu der heartburn, vintched min un ah freilechen tzaischem l’sholom!”
B&H has been doing this for years.
Their website remains open, but doesn’t process credit card transactions until after shabbos.