Shul: A Community Platform That Doubled Event Participation

The Challenge

The Jewish community of Saint-Maur communicated with its members through email, phone calls, and word of mouth. Events (classes, Shabbat, holidays) were announced in a fragmented way, and many members did not receive information in time. Young families, accustomed to digital, felt disconnected.

Identified Problems

• Fragmented communication: emails, calls, WhatsApp groups not centralized
• Manual event registration: by phone or in person only
• No online presence: impossible to discover the community without knowing someone
• Disconnected families: young families were not receiving information
• Heavy administrative burden: volunteers overwhelmed by manual tasks

Our Approach

We designed a warm and accessible community platform, designed for all ages. The interface allows administrators to manage events and communications without technical skills.

What We Delivered

• Community calendar with online event registration
• "Shul Family" section dedicated to family activities
• Member area with news and announcements
• Email notification system for new events
• Simple content management: volunteers publish without technical help
• Warm and accessible design for all ages

Results

Community Impact

• 2x event participation thanks to online visibility
• New members discovering the community through the website
• Relieved volunteers: management no longer relies on phone