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Kiddush Options

Sponsoring Kiddush is a meaningful way to honor or remember someone, celebrate a milestone, and bring our community together.

We offer several Kiddush sponsorship levels, listed below. For all simchas, we ask that you pick one of the options below. When you have chosen your package, please complete the Kiddush Sponsorship Registration Form here: https://www.mjcnj.com/form/KiddushSponsor.

All Kiddush forms must be submitted at least one (1) month prior to the date of the Simcha. 

Option 1: “Oneg-style” Community Kiddush

  • This is a simple, welcoming spread for all - simcha guests, families, visitors and congregants. "Oneg-style" refers to lighter, snack-type fare as opposed to a Kiddush luncheon with bagels and spreads.
  • This package includes setup and cleanup of self-serve platters of cookies, cake, juice, wine & challah as well as disposable tableware and plastic tablecloths. 
  • This applies to all simchas including Shabbat morning, Shabbat afternoon, Rosh Chodesh, holiday, and weekday services.
  • Cost: $500 (inclusive of custodian fees & gratuity)
    
Kiddush Sponsorship Registration Form:

https://www.mjcnj.com/form/KiddushSponsor

Option 2: Catered Community Kiddush Luncheon

  • A more traditional and expansive Kiddush run by our caterer with the option to customize enhancements to the basic packages. 
  • MJC covers the 60 members at the basic package level (Package A) of $25 per person.
  • Should you wish to upgrade / enhance the basic package, MJC will continue to cover the cost for 60 members at the basic package level cost. You will be responsible for the enhancements / upgrade portion for the 60 members that MJC is paying for, plus the full cost of your guests.
  • Please contact the caterer directly with any questions about the Catered Kiddush Packages: 
    Ira Zahler - ira@izevents.com; 917-921-0344.
Kiddush Sponsorship Registration Form:

https://www.mjcnj.com/form/KiddushSponsor

MJC BASIC KIDDUSH PACKAGES A AND B 

KIDDUSH A 

Caterer will supply: 
Menu 
Disposable Servicewares 
Linen Tablecloths 
Assorted Cold Beverages- Sparkling Water, Water, and Soda (MJC provides wine for Kiddush. Host to Provide any additional alcohol) 
Coffee and Tea Station 
Challah and Grape Juice for Kiddush/Hamotzi

Assorted Bagels 
Cream Cheese, Butter & Jam 
Tuna Salad 
Egg Salad 
Assorted Cut Vegetables (Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion)
Mini Muffins and Danish 
Assorted Cookies

KIDDUSH A Costs $25.00 per person + 20% service fee (includes staffing & gratuity)


KIDDUSH B

Caterer will supply:
Menu
Disposable Servicewares
Linen Tablecloths
Assorted Cold Beverages- Sparkling Water, Water, and Soda (MJC provides wine for Kiddush. Host to Provide any additional alcohol) 
Coffee and Tea Station
Challah and Grape Juice for Kiddush/Hamotzi

Assorted Bagels
Cream Cheese, Scallion Cream Cheese, Butter & Jam
Eastern Nova Lox
Whitefish Salad
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Vegetable platters (Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capers, Olives)
Croissants, Scones, Mini Muffins and Danish

KIDDUSH B Costs $32.00 per person + 20% service fee (includes staffing & gratuity)


UPGRADED KIDDUSH PACKAGES C AND D

KIDDUSH C

Caterer will supply:
Menu
Disposable Servicewares
Linen Tablecloths (Choice of Color: Navy, Light Pink, Black, or Ivory)
Assorted Cold Beverages- Sparkling Water, Water, and Soda (MJC provides wine for Kiddush. Host to Provide any additional alcohol) 
Coffee and Tea Station
Challah and Grape Juice for Kiddush/Hamotzi

Assorted Bagels 
Cream Cheese, Scallion Cream Cheese, Butter & Jam 
Eastern Nova Lox
Whitefish Salad
Tuna Salad 
Egg Salad 
Vegetable platters (Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capers, Olives) 
Croissants, Scones, Mini Muffins and Danish
Assorted Mini Pastries to include Brownies, Bars, Cookies
Fresh Fruit

Choose 2:
Caesar Salad with Challah Croutons 
Seasonal Pasta Salad 
Seasonal Farro Salad 
Seasonal Quinoa Salad 
Greek Salad 
Israeli Salad with Hummus and Pita Chips 
Homemade Salsa and Guacamole, Tortilla Chips

KIDDUSH C Costs $45.00 per person + 20% service fee (includes staffing & gratuity)


KIDDUSH D 
Caterer will supply: 
Menu 
Disposable Servicewares 
Linen Tablecloths (Choice of Color: Navy, Light Pink, Black, or Ivory) 
Assorted Cold Beverages- Sparkling Water, Water, and Soda (MJC provides wine for Kiddush. Host to Provide any additional alcohol)  
Coffee and Tea Station 
Challah and Grape Juice for Kiddush/Hamotzi

Assorted Mini Bagels
Cream Cheese, Scallion Cream Cheese, Butter & Jam
Eastern Nova Lox
Whole Whitefish
Whitefish Salad
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Vegetable platters (Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capers, Olives)

Croissants, Scones, Mini Muffins and Danish
Assorted Mini Pastries to include Brownies, Bars, Cookies, Petit Fours, French Pastries
Acai Bowls Station OR Waddles with Ice Cream and Toppings
Fresh Fruit

Salads and Dips (Choose 3):
Caesar Salad with Challah Croutons
Seasonal Pasta Salad
Seasonal Farro Salad
Seasonal Quinoa Salad (GF)
Greek Salad
Israeli Salad with Hummus and Pita Chips
Homemade Salsa and Guacamole, Tortilla Chips

Hot Items (Choose 3):
Egg Frittatas, Basil, and Cheddar 
Egg Frittatas, Swiss, Tomato, Pepper, and Caramelized Onion 
Mini Spinach Quiche 
Mini Pizza (Regular and Truffle) 
Waffles with Berries & Maple Syrup 
Mac and Cheese 
Penne Ala Vodka 
Eggplant Parmesan 
Cheese and Potato Bourkas, Tahina 
Potato Pancakes, Apple Sauce, and Sour Cream 
Cheese Blintzes, Caramel Sauce

KIDDUSH D Costs $62.00 per person + 20% service fee (includes staffing & gratuity)



UPGRADED KIDDUSH PACKAGE E - DELI
Caterer will supply:
Menu
Disposable Servicewares
Linen Tablecloths (Choice of Color: Navy, Light Pink, Black, or Ivory)
Assorted Cold Beverages- Sparkling Water, Water, and Soda (MJC provides wine for Kiddush. Host to Provide any additional alcohol) 
Coffee and Tea Station, Non-Dairy Creamer
Challah and Grape Juice for Kiddush/Hamotzi

Deli Platters of Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Pastrami, & Turkey Breast 
Sesame and Coconut Chicken Nuggets, Honey Mustard 
Mini Potato Knishes OR Noodle Kugel 
Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Pickle Chips & Olives 
Pasta Salad 
Mixed Green Salad, Dressings 
Challah Rolls & Sliced Rye Bread 
Mustard & Russian Dressing 
Fruit Platters, Assorted Cookies and Ruggelach Platters 
Dr. Browns Assorted Soda 

KIDDUSH E Costs $55.00 per person + 20% service fee (includes staffing & gratuity)

 

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ALA CARTE: 
Optional Add On’s (Available for B, C, and D plan Only) 

Juice Bar: $3PP 
Traditional: Gefilte Fish and Herrings: $3PP 
Grilled or Poached Salmon: $5PP 
Ahi-Tuna Poke: $6 
Ahi-Tuna Nicoise: $6 
Fresh Ceviche Station, Market Fish: $6 
Full-service Sushi Bar with Chefs: $17PP 
Hot Dishes Ala Carte: $7PP 

Décor Options: 
China, Flatware, Glassware: 10.00PP Floral or Balloon Centerpieces - Please Inquire

 

 

Kiddush Sponsorship Registration Form:

​​​​​​​https://www.mjcnj.com/form/KiddushSponsor

Option 3: Catered Private Family Celebration

  • A customized full-service celebration run by our caterer exclusively for your guests, subject to all Shabbat restrictions (Please speak to Rabbi Pont if you have any questions). 
  • Cost: TBD dependent on catering menu selections.  Families selecting this option are asked to also make a $360 donation to the Kiddush fund.

For more information or to pursue this option, p​​​​​lease contact the caterer directly: 
Ira Zahler - ira@izevents.com; 917-921-0344
 

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