There’s Always Room at the Shabbos Table.
The Shabbos Table connects members of our community for Shabbos and Yom Tov meals—creating opportunities for hachnasas orchim, meaningful relationships, and a stronger, more connected community.
Whether you’re opening your home or looking for a place to feel at home, you’re invited.
More Than a Meal
A seat at the table can be the beginning of something much bigger.
The Shabbos Table exists to strengthen our community by connecting hosts and guests for Shabbos and Yom Tov meals. Through the mitzvah of hachnasas orchim, we hope to foster meaningful relationships, increase achdus, and make sure every member of our community has the opportunity to experience the warmth and simcha of a welcoming Shabbos table.
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Open Your Home
Make room for someone outside your usual circle.
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Find a Table
Connect with a welcoming host for Shabbos or Yom Tov.
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Build Community
Turn a meal into a relationship—and a relationship into community.
How The Shabbos Table Works
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Sign Up
Tell us a little about yourself, your household, and what you’re looking for.
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Get Connected
Once you’re registered and verified, you’ll receive access to the host and/or guest directory.
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Reach Out
Browse profiles and connect directly with people who may be a good fit. Hosts decide who to invite and when.
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Sit Down Together
Share a meal, make a connection, and help build a stronger community.
No complicated matching. No pressure. Just people connecting with people.
Find the Right Fit
Once you’re registered, you’ll be able to browse the appropriate host or guest directory and filter based on the things that matter to you.
- Party size
- Dietary needs
- Distance
- Shabbos / Yom Tov
- Children / families
- Hosting preferences
The goal isn’t to create the perfect match. It’s to make it easier to discover opportunities to connect.
Not Just Filling Seats.
The Shabbos Table isn’t about filling an empty chair. It’s about noticing who might be missing from your table. It’s about reaching beyond our usual circles, inviting someone new into our homes, and giving relationships the space to develop naturally.
Over time, we hope that opening our homes—and thinking about those beyond our immediate social circles—becomes a natural part of community life.
The goal is not simply to fill seats. The goal is to build community.
How Would You Like to Get Involved?
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I Want to Host
Open your table to individuals or families who would benefit from a warm Shabbos or Yom Tov meal.
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I’m Looking for a Meal
Find opportunities to connect with hosts in the community and experience the warmth of a welcoming Shabbos table.
I’d Like to Do Both You can register as both a host and a guest.
Think Beyond Your Own Table
You may know someone who isn’t likely to sign up themselves. A new family. A recent arrival. A single neighbor. Someone who moved away from home. Someone whose usual Shabbos plans fell through.
If someone comes to mind, reach out. Invite them. Encourage them to join The Shabbos Table.
Sometimes strengthening our community starts with simply noticing someone.
A Community Built on Trust
Participants register and are verified before receiving access to the appropriate directory. The program is designed to create meaningful connections while respecting the privacy and comfort of everyone involved.
- Verified Participants
- Private Information
- Community-Minded
- Direct Communication
FAQ
Who can participate?
Anyone in the community who would like to host, be a guest, or both.
Do I have to host to be a guest?
No. You can participate in whichever way works for you.
How am I matched with a host or guest?
The Shabbos Table provides searchable directories rather than automatically matching people. You can browse and reach out directly.
What information can I filter by?
Depending on the information participants provide, filters may include party size, dietary needs, distance, and other relevant preferences.
Do I have to invite someone I don’t know?
The program encourages reaching beyond your usual social circle, but hosts ultimately decide who they invite.
What happens after I register?
After registration and verification, you’ll receive access to the appropriate directory and can begin connecting with others.
Open Your Table. Find Your People. Strengthen Our Community.
One invitation can become a friendship. One meal can create a connection. One open table can bring our community closer together.
Registration opens soon
We’re setting the table now — check back soon, and watch for the community announcement when host and guest sign-ups open.