shabbat

Contemplative Candle Lighting

Dr. C. Tova Markenson loves exploring the mystery of the present moment through story, ritual, and Shabbat! Read a reflection about Tova's experiences with lighting Shabbat candles. Candle lighting is a simple act with so [...]
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Shabbat Goes Where You Go

Summer is in full swing, which means more traveling, relaxing around town, and time away from “everyday” life. While this much-needed break from the monotony of your week is relaxing and well-deserved, incorporating rituals into [...]
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Strengthening Your Connections at Shabbat Dinner

From Friday night dinners throughout his life to his leading role in launching the crowd-funded loan venture SparkIL, read a reflection about Noah Allen’s experiences with connecting and reconnecting around the Shabbat table. How do [...]
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Meet the Accessibility Roundtable: Noa Gurvis

Meet the Accessibility Roundtable: In this series, we’ll be getting to know the team members that make up this cross-departmental working group to improve OneTable’s accessibility (learn more about the Accessibility Roundtable here). Join Naomi [...]
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Hosting a Pride Shabbat with Joy, Action, and Community

Get inspired for your Pride Shabbat with these tips from Keshet You have one more Shabbat in June to celebrate Pride 2022! Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, you may be wondering how to bring [...]
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Meet the Accessibility Roundtable: Eva Laporte

Meet the Accessibility Roundtable: In this series, we’ll be getting to know the team members that make up this cross-departmental working group to improve OneTable’s accessibility (learn more about the Accessibility Roundtable here). Join Naomi [...]
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Queer-ing Ritual

Famous scholar, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, spoke about Shabbat as a “palace in time” –​​ a holy space of 25 hours carved out from the 168 hours of the week, dedicated to something beyond.  The [...]
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Embodying Pride Shabbat

As your Pride Shabbat rolls around, maybe you’re starting to brainstorm not just what to talk about at the table, but also what to do around the table! So many of the Shabbat rituals and [...]
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OneTable Pride Shabbat Initiative Welcomes Everyone to Show Up for Fridays in June for Pride 2022 as Authentic Individuals

Multiple Offerings Highlight the June Pride Month Launch  OneTable, a national non-profit that empowers young adults (21-39ish) to find, share, and enjoy Shabbat dinners, today announced the launch of the Pride Shabbat initiative to celebrate […]

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Table Talk with Pride!

It’s Friday night! You’re setting the table, checking in with guests, and preparing the menu for Shabbat dinner. Even though Shabbat happens every Friday evening, this one feels a little different. The atmosphere is extra [...]
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