Temple Sinai’s social hall and surrounding spaces are available to rent for kiddush luncheons and evening celebrations on the day of your child’s bar/bat/bet mitzvah service. Our staff will work with you and your vendors to keep things running smoothly so you and your family can focus on celebrating.
Rental requests open shortly after b’nei mitzvah dates are assigned. For families with dates between September 2028 and June 2029, the request window opens June 1, 2026. All families receive a copy of the contract via email on that date. Contracts received before July 1, 2026 are entered into an initial pool and any scheduling conflicts will be resolved by coin toss. After July 1, contracts are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your date is prior to September 2028, rental contracts are available by request. Contact Helena Peter to confirm availability for your date and request a contract.
Kiddush Luncheon: A kiddush luncheon begins at the conclusion of the morning service and runs until 2:30 pm. Temple Sinai provides challah and juice for all morning services; a rental contract is required for any additional food you wish to provide.
Evening Celebration: Evening celebrations are scheduled 7:00–11:00 pm on most dates. On dates with a mincha service, celebrations run 7:30–11:30 pm.
Sharing a Kiddush: When two students share the bimah, families may choose to host a kiddush luncheon together. Both families can submit contracts and deposits, with the final total divided at your direction — or one family may submit on behalf of both.
We strongly encourage families to share a kiddush lunch together, as having two separate lunches is unlikely given other Shabbat activities in the building.
Staff Your rental includes facilities staff, who will arrange furniture according to your floor plan and ensure vendors follow temple guidelines. Security staff are stationed at the building entrance, and armed security is onsite throughout your event.
Furniture Tables and chairs are included in your rental fee. Our current inventory* includes:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5′ round table | 9 |
| 5.5′ round table | 23 |
| 6′ round table | 5 |
| 6′ x 30″ banquet table | 72 |
| 8′ x 30″ banquet table | 8 |
| cocktail table (30″ x 30/42″) | 10 |
| banquet chair | 250 |
| podium | 2 |
| easel | 4 |
| microphone | 2 |
* Please note that inventory is subject to change.
Audio/Visual The social hall sound system and projector are available at no charge. A test run must be scheduled in advance. Temple Sinai staff are not available to provide A/V support the day of your event.
We are happy to meet with you and your vendors for a walkthrough at any point in the planning process.
We will reach out to you a month prior to your event to collect your vendor list and floor plan.
All events are guaranteed 2 hours for setup and 1 hour for breakdown. Any extended setup, breakdown, or event time is subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.
Contact Helena Peter to schedule a walkthrough or with any other questions.
The TSWRJ offers several services to help make your celebration easier:
Kiddush Luncheon Coordination The TSWRJ can provide disposable tableware, beverages, and a buffet centerpiece, along with volunteers to staff your luncheon. During the event they replenish buffets, pour beverages, and package leftover food for your family or a local shelter. Catering and any additional centerpieces or other elements remain the family’s responsibility.
Rentals Dish and tablecloth rental is available for events held at Temple Sinai.
Judaica Shop The Judaica Shop carries a variety of tallitot and kippot along with other religious and ornamental pieces of Judaica.
For more information, contact Meg Seldin.
Social Hall: The primary event space, available for kiddush luncheons and evening celebrations.
Kitchen: Included with all Social Hall rentals.
Patio: Outdoor space adjacent to the Social Hall. Available as an add-on for kiddush luncheons and evening celebrations.
Sanctuary Foyer: Separated from Social Hall by an air wall that can be opened. Available as an add-on for shared kiddush luncheons and evening celebrations without a concurrent mincha service.
Upper Lobby: Adjacent to the Social Hall. Available as an add-on for evening celebrations.
Terrace: Outdoor space adjacent to the Upper Lobby. Available as an add-on for evening celebrations.
| Space | Kiddush Luncheon | Evening Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| Social Hall | $1,500 | $2,475 |
| Patio* | $300 | $475 |
| Sanctuary Foyer* | $300 | $475 |
| Upper Lobby* | n/a | $475 |
| Terrace* | n/a | $475 |
| Celebration Package - Social Hall plus 2 other spaces | n/a | $3,300 |
*can only be rented in addition to the social hall for b’nei mitzvah celebrations
The social hall has a maximum capacity of 200 people. Additional spaces may be used to accommodate larger events. However, the maximum capacity for a morning service followed by a luncheon is 300 people.
Additional charges for large events apply as follows:
Rates effective June 1, 2026
Please review these guidelines carefully and share them with your event planner and vendors in advance of your event.
Ready to reserve your space? Contact Helena Peter to confirm availability for your date and request a contract.
Temple Sinai does not endorse or recommend any specific vendors. Those listed here are familiar with events at Temple Sinai and/or have been recommended by Temple Sinai families.
If space at Temple Sinai is unavailable for your date, here are some venues other TS families have used in the past: