October 2013:
The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life + The Paul E. Singer Foundation come together to imagine a new way to engage Jewish young adults in Shabbat and hire Aliza Kline as the founding Executive Director.
One Table Turns 10!
In our milestone tenth year, OneTable continues to be the leading Jewish social and spiritual engagement platform.
We were designed to scale, driven by a desire to build a Shabbat movement, where the practice of opening our homes and sharing an intentional, Jewish experience with peers becomes the norm.
The horrific attack on October 7 has had a significant impact on our growth. Our hi-tech and high-touch approach allowed us to quickly connect with OneTable hosts and guests and assess and respond to their changing needs. Since that time, more Jewish young adults have sought out the support of Shabbat and connections with other young adults at unprecedented rates.
10 years in numbers
With an unparalleled scale and innovative approach, our repeat participation rate grows annually, underscoring our expansive reach and deep impact.
700+
we operate across 700+ cities nationwide (and Toronto as of 2023!)
18
18 staffed with dedicated professionals.
1,500
nearly 1,500 neighborhoods reached.
275,000+
Since our founding in 2014, more than 275,000 people have registered as participants.
142,000
142,000 OneTable Shabbat dinners hosted.
1 million+
1 million+ engagements since our inception.
Party Like it’s Our Sha-Birthday
For our annual major donors and major donor prospects, we are creating an unforgettable evening marking 10 years of Jewish joy with OneTable. We’ll honor our first decade of impact and celebrate our outgoing board chair Rob Orley in our original OneTable style. And for anyone wondering how to celebrate along with us, we'd love for you to support us into our second decade by investing in OneTable today.
OneTable Changed My Life
Jake Cohen
Jake Cohen, chef, cookbook author, and Board Member, shares how OneTable has transformed his life and enhanced his Shabbat practices.
Caroline Crandell
Caroline Crandell, data analyst, reflects on how OneTable has shaped her life and deepened her Shabbat experiences.
Kylie Unell
Kylie Unell, content creator, podcaster, healer, and Board Member, explores how OneTable has influenced her life and enriched her Jewish customs.
Fallon Smalberg
Fallon Smalberg, a psychotherapist and doctoral student, opens up about the profound influence OneTable has had on her life and her approach to Shabbat.
OneTable Through the Years
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