Member roles
Sets per member whether they claim directly or must request.
Features
Claim or Request Torah Reading Assignments in iLeyn
Claim or Request Torah Reading Assignments in iLeyn
iLeyn gives members two ways to take on a reading, prayer, honor, or service role: claiming an open item directly, or requesting it for an administrator to approve. Administrators choose per member whether that member can claim assignments outright or must request them, so open sign-ups and controlled approval can coexist in one community.
Let trusted members claim open assignments
A member with claim access can take an unassigned reading or honor and have it assigned to them immediately, with no extra step. If their plans change, they can unclaim it so it becomes available again.
Require approval when you want oversight
Members who must request assignments submit a request instead of assigning themselves. The item then shows as requested, and it is not finalized until an administrator approves it. A member can cancel their own request before it is approved.
Keep administrators in control
Administrators can assign any member directly, and they can approve pending requests to confirm the assignment. iLeyn also flags when someone has already requested an item, so two people do not unknowingly compete for the same reading.
Show members only what they're eligible for
Honors and roles can require a designation, so members only see the claim or request option on items they are eligible to take. This keeps specialized assignments limited to qualified members while everyday readings stay open.
Choosing claim, request, or direct assignment
The two modes are a trust dial, not a limitation. Open claiming suits established readers and self-service sign-up sheets; requesting suits newer members, high-demand honors, or communities that want a coordinator to confirm every part. Administrators can always assign directly regardless of a member's setting, so a coordinator can fill gaps by hand while everyone else signs up. Mixing the modes per member lets one community run open and supervised sign-ups side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between claiming and requesting?
Claiming assigns an open item to the member immediately. Requesting submits it for an administrator to approve before it is finalized.
Can we require approval for some members but not others?
Yes. Whether a member can claim directly or must request assignments is set per member, so you can mix open sign-up and approval in one community.
Can a member undo a claim or request?
Yes. A member can unclaim an assignment they took, and can cancel a request before an administrator approves it.
Can we restrict who claims certain honors?
Yes. Honors and roles can require a designation, so only eligible members see the option to claim or request them.
Works well with
Honors & special assignments
Honors are among the items members claim or request.
Scheduling
Members claim from a published service you scheduled.
Service customization
Designations you define decide which items a member may claim.
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