Making the Most of Your Friday Night


Interested in slowing down, unplugging from the week and building a community over Shabbat dinner with other young adults?

Through our Shabbat initiative between The Associated’s Young Adult Division (YAD) and OneTable, young adults ages 22-39 can now host or attend Shabbat dinners anywhere in our community.

Whether you are interested in engaging with Shabbat rituals in someone’s home, or are looking for a way to connect with a group of your peers, we will help provide the meal and resources so you can make the most of your Friday night experience.

How Does it Work?

Join a table that fits what you’re looking for. Whether you are looking to meet people in your stage of life, or others with interests similar to you, explore the Shabbat dinner tables that are being hosted.

Shabbat is every week so we encourage you to plan your Shabbat experience when it works best for you, even if it doesn’t align with dates for YAD Shabbat programming.

Interested in hosting? Not seeing a Shabbat that fits your interests? Contact Jacob Rivers for more information at jrivers@associated.org.

From Towson to Tradition: How Jessica Brenner Made Shabbat Her Own

When Jessica moved to Towson, she felt something was missing: the vibrant Jewish community she’d grown up with. After joining The Young Adult Division (YAD) in early 2024, Jessica quickly found her place. But it wasn’t until she hosted her first Shabbat dinner that she truly discovered the joy of opening her home—and her heart—to others.

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From Towson to Tradition: How Jessica Brenner Made Shabbat Her Own