Hosting

Hosting Shabbat Dinner

OneTable empowers people who don’t yet have a consistent Shabbat dinner practice to build one that feels authentic, sustainable, and valuable. The OneTable community is made up of people 21-39ish, not in undergraduate college, looking to find and share this powerful experience.

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First things first: let’s get you set up.

Whether it’s a chill night in with friends, an opportunity to try your favorite new recipes, a watch party, a celebration of your culture or community, or anything else, we’re here to help you create Friday night Shabbat dinners that are authentic to YOU. To host a Shabbat dinner, first make sure you are logged in to your account. Don’t have an account yet? Sign up below.

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Become a Host

Fill out our brief Host Application.

This is an opportunity to get to know more about OneTable and for us get to know you! You’ll fill in your info, watch our short Welcome Video, and answer two quick questions.

Our team reads every application personally, and you’ll hear from us within 1 to 3 business days. We may reach out with a few follow-up questions or to set up a quick call to hear what’s bringing you to Shabbat hosting, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Have questions or want some extra hosting guidance? Check out our step-by-step guide to posting or reach out to our team, who can walk you through every step of hosting a Friday night experience that feels meaningful.

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Gift Card

After you’ve completed the application process and been approved as a host, you’ll qualify for Nourishment Credits.

Nourishment is $10 USD per person ($13 CAD) based on the number of RSVPs you have, with a maximum of $100 USD ($130 CAD) per dinner. These credits can be applied to resources like grocery stores, prepared food delivery, decor, and more.

Make sure your dinner is posted and your Nourishment selected by Tuesday at 11:59pm local time the week of your dinner to be eligible for Nourishment. *We send Nourishment for each person who has RSVP’d through OneTable by Wednesday at 11:59pm, not based on your expected guest count. Your Nourishment will be sent to your email by the end of the day on Thursday! Don’t see it? Check your spam, then email our team.

Nourishment is available from the OneTable Nourishment Catalog with one selection per dinner. Your OneTable Nourishment gift card link is available for 30 days after it’s sent.
Invite Your
Friends

Bring your people to the table.

Invite guests via email through the platform, or copy your exclusive link and share on social media or in the group chat. You’ll get an email when guests request a seat or sign up. You can also communicate any changes, reminders, and other updates leading up to the dinner through the platform.

Note: To keep the OneTable community safe, our platform uses Two-factor authentication at login.
Host Your
Dinner

Inhale Shabbat, exhale your week.

Whatever your Friday night looks like, we have the resources you need to create the best vibe.

Check out our weekly newsletters and follow us on Instagram to help create and sustain your online Shabbat community. Now that you’re an approved host, post your future dinners by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, the week of your dinner!

I want to host!

Using The OneTable Platform:

Should I apply to host even though I'm not ready to “Create a Dinner” on the platform?

YES! If you know that you’d like to host Shabbat dinners at some point with OneTable, apply now.

When should I post my dinner?

While you can always post as far in advance as you like, we recommend that you post your dinner at least one (1) week in advance.
At the latest, you will need to post your dinner by Tuesday at 11:59 pm local time the week of your dinner in order to receive OneTable Nourishment.
- Please keep an eye out for emails from our team about your dinners. Every dinner must be approved by our team to qualify for Nourishment.
- Note: OneTable Nourishment Catalog gift card links will be valid for 30 days from the date they’re sent to you. We recommend redeeming yours as soon as it arrives so you can use it at your Shabbat dinner. We’re unable to reissue gift cards after the expiration date, so please don’t let it sit in your inbox!

Do my guests need to register through the OneTable platform?

Yes, all guests must RSVP on the OneTable platform for many reasons.
- Most importantly, this allows hosts to prepare for their dinners with a clear picture of who is coming. Some hosts are welcoming new people to their homes and using our platform to generate new connections on a Friday night is exactly what we are here for.
- OneTable is a non-profit and your RSVPs help us have an understanding of how our platform is being used so that you can help us guarantee that we can keep supporting Shabbat dinners across the U.S. and Toronto.
- And finally, we use the number of accepted RSVPs to calculate your Nourishment.
A few notes on RSVPs:
- All guests’ names and email addresses must contain the guests’ accurate information.
- A host may not RSVP to their own dinner to save a space for a guest who is unable or unwilling to RSVP themself.
- If your guest is having issues RSVPing to your dinner please have them contact our team at help@onetable.org.

How do I invite guests?

You can invite your guests by going to manage dinners→ actions→ manage guests.
- There, you can either email your guests through the platform, add guests from previous events, or copy and paste the link to send to your guests via a personal email, Instagram, text, printed and sent by carrier pigeon, or whatever works best for you!

How do privacy settings work for dinners? What is the difference between a public, public-host approval, and a private dinner?

A public dinner means anyone in the OneTable community can sign up to attend. The location is public. Everyone who RSVPs is an automatic “yes.”
A public–host approval means that you manage your dinner’s RSVPs. While the description of the Shabbat dinner is public, only guests that you approve will be given the full details about your dinner (time, address, other guests, etc).
- You will receive the name and email of everybody who requests a seat so you can communicate with them to determine if the Shabbat dinner you’ve planned is the right fit.
- If you feel you need to decline a guest, you can do so through our platform (there’s even a space to send them a message). Our team is available if you need guidance with this.
A private dinner is for when you are hosting a specific group of people and do not have room for others to join. This might be a Shabbirthday party, a Shabbat-reunion, or the like. Your dinner will be visible on the platform, but only guests you invite can see your dinner details and RSVP to your dinner.

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