Aliza Kline: Pause and Reconnect

We live in a culture that rewards busyness. Having no work/life balance is applauded, and being overworked is the norm. But this toxic culture surrounding work is detrimental to us and our relationships. Aliza Kline knows this all too well and has the solution, Shabbat. Shabbat creates the space to pause, rewarding relaxation, rest, rejuvenation, connection, and joy. Aliza is the President and CEO of OneTable. OneTable's mission is to make Shabbat dinner accessible to tens of thousands of people who otherwise would be absent from the Jewish community. They provide resources, tools, and rituals that are not only attainable but sustainable. In the last six years since their founding, they've empowered their community to produce over 45,000 dinners.In this episode, Aliza graciously shares with us about her passions and life's work. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Aliza giving credit and thanks to her history teacher and soccer coach in high school, Kara Buckley (2:51)- How Aliza continues to stand up and speak out (5:29)- The importance of Shabbat for pausing and connecting (8:04)- How community helps us create a ritual of rest (12:51)- Having a solo Shabbat practice (15:45)- Breaking societal norms in order to create future growth (19:00)- How creative and innovative you can be with Shabbat (24:10)- What's next for OneTable (28:35)- Aliza's message to Kara (33:01)Links:- Connect with Aliza on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-kline-47b70a7/- OneTable - https://onetable.org