To me, Shabbat is a reminder of what truly matters in life. Connecting with good people, reflecting on our values and learnings and putting our busy lives on pause.
— Micky Wolf, YAD Member and OneTable Shabbat Host
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.
Find a table that’s right for you. Whether you want to meet people in a similar stage of life or connect with others who share your interests, explore the Shabbat dinner tables available.
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 Sarah Machlis for more information at smachlis@associated.org.
To me, Shabbat is a reminder of what truly matters in life. Connecting with good people, reflecting on our values and learnings and putting our busy lives on pause.
— Micky Wolf, YAD Member and OneTable Shabbat HostInterested in celebrating the joy and traditions of Shabbat with family and friends? This printable DIY guide from The Associated will help you plan a beautiful Shabbat dinner.
No. You can host as many people as you feel comfortable with. There’s no minimum or maximum.
No. Your meal does not need to be certified kosher. You’re welcome to serve fully kosher, kosher-style, dairy, meat or non-kosher food. We recommend clearly noting your dinner style on your host page so guests can choose a table that best fits their preferences.
Yes. Themes are a great way to make your dinner feel fun and inviting. You can center your dinner around a holiday, season, birthday or social cause. Get creative and make it your own!
OneTable empowers Jewish young adults to build community through the power of Shabbat. As a valued partner of The Associated, OneTable makes hosting easier by offering meal reimbursements based on the number of guests, plus resources and tools to support your dinner from start to finish.
Since Shabbat happens every week, you can host a dinner anytime through OneTable. There’s no limit to how often you can host.
For YAD-hosted Shabbat dinners, we share hosting opportunities throughout the year and reach out to interested hosts with available dates. If you’re interested in hosting a Shabbat dinner with YAD, please contact Sarah Machlis, Associate Director of the Young Adult Division, at smachlis@associated.org.**
No. You’re welcome to host a private dinner and invite your own guests. If you’re hosting with YAD, we ask that you list your dinner as either host-approval or public so we can help promote it to the community.
No. The beauty of Shabbat is that you can do it your way.
If you are interested in hosting a Shabbat with YAD, please contact Sarah Machlis, Associate Director of the Young Adult Division, at smachlis@associated.org. She can share upcoming YAD hosting opportunities and available dates. Once your dinner is confirmed, we’ll support you throughout the process and help promote your dinner to other young adults in the community. We ask that your dinner be listed as either host-approval or public and that you share your registration list with us afterward. We’re here to support you every step of the way and help you create a meaningful Shabbat experience.
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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