named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Host Support Program
Provides resources, guidance, and limited payment processing support to individuals hosting Shabbat dinners through the OneTable platform
Shabbat Dinner Hosting
Online platform that enables Jewish young adults to host or join Friday night Shabbat dinners, with tools for listing events, making reservations, and managing guest logistics
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 4 activities
- Build capacity of Shabbat hosts and partner organizationsSupports over 19,000 individuals to become Shabbat hosts through coaching, educational resources, and a Jewish learning newsletter. Partners with organizations including Hillel campuses to enable peer-led gatherings, resulting in over 10,000 events and connections with over 60,000 individuals.
- Expand Shabbat participation to older Jewish adultsProvides Shabbat dinner programming tailored for Jewish adults aged 50 and older, including a dedicated initiative for Jews over 55, to broaden access to communal life and ritual engagement.
- Facilitate Shabbat dinners for Jewish young adultsOrganizes and supports Shabbat dinners every Friday night for Jewish young adults aged 21–39, primarily in North America, to foster community connection through shared meals. The program operates in over 700 cities, including smaller communities lacking existing Jewish infrastructure, and has facilitated over 180,000 dinners since 2014.
- Operate digital platform for Shabbat dinner coordinationRuns an online platform and mobile application that enables hosts to list Shabbat dinners and guests to RSVP, connecting thousands of participants weekly across the U.S. and Toronto.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct research on Shabbat dinner impactPartners with CASJE at George Washington University and conducts original research—including cluster randomized trials, observational studies, and focus groups—to evaluate the impact of Shabbat dinners on social connection, loneliness, and community engagement among Jewish young adults and Gen Z participants.
- Provide financial and logistical support to Shabbat hostsOffers financial Nourishment in the form of digital gift cards up to $100 per dinner (or $130 CAD) and micro-grants of up to $1,800 USD ($2,340 CAD) annually to organizational partners. Support is calculated based on RSVPs, with up to 10 attendees per dinner including the host, and includes personalized coaching and resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.78M
Contributions & grants$9.28M95%
Program service revenue$408K4%
Investment income$96K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.70M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$6.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.95M
Cash$3.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$10.75M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALIZA KLINE | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $366K |
| IRIT GROSS | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $287K |
| ANDREA GREENBLATT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $227K |
| AMY BEBCHICK | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $208K |
| AMALIA KRUSZEL | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $174K |
| ELY BENHAMO | SENIOR DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $158K |
| ETHAN KERNKRAUT | SEN. DIR. INSTITUTIONAL PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $149K |
| CHRISTENA DIVEN | CONTROLLER | 40 | $147K |
| TREVOR SMITH | WEB DEVELOPER | 40 | $126K |
| ARIELLA ALLMAYER | SEN. DIR. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $111K |
board members · 15
- ADAM LEVINE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FISHER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GEDZELMAN — TREASURER
- DEBORAH HOCHBERG — DIRECTOR
- EMERI HANDLER — DIRECTOR
- GREGG DELMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAKE COHEN — DIRECTOR
- JULIE FRANKLYN — VICE CHAIR
- KAREN DAVIDSON — DIRECTOR
- KARI ALTERMAN — SECRETARY
- KYLIE UNELL — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN CHEW — DIRECTOR
- RENA KOPELMAN — DIRECTOR
- ROB ORLEY — CHAIR
- SARA BLOOM — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Benenson Strategy Group Partner — Partnered to conduct a quantitative study on attitudes and behaviors of Jewish young adults.
- CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Sciences in Jewish Education) Partner — Research partner at George Washington University collaborating on a study of Shabbat dinners and social connection.
- CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) Partner — Research partner on study examining the impact of Shabbat dinners on social connection, led by CASJE at George Washington University.
- Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) Partner — Partnered on a research study examining the impact of Shabbat dinners on loneliness and community ties.
- George Washington University Partner — Hosted the Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE), with which OneTable conducted a research study on Shabbat dinners and social well-being.
- Grady Health System Partner — Hosts Shabbat dinners for its community through a partnership with OneTable.
- Hillel Partner — Supported peer-led Shabbat gatherings through partnerships with 50 Hillel campuses via the Powered By OneTable program.
- Jewish Federations of North America Partner — Partner through its BeWell Initiative in supporting research on Shabbat dinners and well-being.
- Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Supports research on the impact of Shabbat dinners on social connection and well-being.
- Moishe House Partner — Residents of Moishe House may receive OneTable Nourishment for Shabbat dinners.
- OneTable Partner — Organization facilitating Shabbat dinners based on Jewish tradition and modern community needs.
- OneTable Together LA Partner — Local initiative supporting Shabbat reengagement in Los Angeles
- OneTable’s Research Advisory Board Network — Provided guidance on research design and methodology.
- Priya Parker Partner — References Priya Parker's concept of "generous exclusion" as a foundational methodology for creating intentional gatherings.
- Sarah Abramson Government — President and CEO of OneTable who articulates the organization's core commitments in public writing.
- Templeton World Charity Foundation Funder — Supports research on the impact of Shabbat dinners on reducing loneliness and promoting well-being.
- Templeton World Charity Foundation Government — Funder and initiative sponsor through its Science of Religious and Spiritual Exercises (SoRSE) program, which supported the research on Shabbat dinners.
- The Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Provided support for OneTable's Gen Z research initiative.
- The Leon Levine Foundation Funder — Provided a generous grant to support OneTable's expansion in the Carolinas
- The Shabbat Project, Inc. Network — OneTable is an initiative of The Shabbat Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Ritual Framing to Strengthen Identity and EngagementBy allowing individuals to adapt Shabbat rituals to their personal identities and intentions, we produce more meaningful and lasting Jewish engagement, because non-prescriptive, agency-centered approaches increase relevance and ownership among young adults.
- Inclusive Hospitality as a Tool for Communal Wellnessmethodology: radical_hospitalityBy practicing radical hospitality grounded in Jewish values like Hachnasat Orchim and kavod ha’briot, we produce stronger communal wellness and belonging, because explicitly welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and identities makes Shabbat accessible and emotionally safe, reducing isolation.
- Peer-Led Ritual Gatherings to Build Belongingmethodology: peer_led_community_buildingBy enabling peer-hosted Shabbat dinners supported by digital tools and coaching, we produce scalable community engagement and reduce loneliness, because decentralized, relational models foster ownership, trust, and deeper social connection more effectively than institution-led programming.