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. The registration form will be active the week of July 7th, but please see our package options available to assist with your planning needs.
Option 1: “Oneg-style” Community Kiddush
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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.
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This package includes setup and cleanup of self-serve platters of cookies, cake, juice, wine & challah as well as disposable tableware and plastic tablecloths.
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This applies to all simchas including Shabbat morning, Shabbat afternoon, Rosh Chodesh, holiday, and weekday services.
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Cost: $500 (inclusive of custodian fees & gratuity)
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.
MJC BASIC KIDDUSH PACKAGES A AND B KIDDUSH A Caterer will supply: Menu Disposable Servicewares Linen Tablecloths Assorted Cold Beverages (MJC/Host to Provide all Alcohol beverages) Coffee and Tea Station 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 (MJC/Host to Provide all Alcohol beverages) Coffee and Tea Station 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) Assorted Cold Beverages (MJC/Host to Provide all Alcohol beverages) Coffee and Tea Station 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 Colors) Assorted Cold Beverages (MJC/Host to Provide all Alcohol beverages) Coffee and Tea Station 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 Colors) Assorted Cold Beverages (MJC/Host to Provide all Alcohol beverages) Coffee and Tea Station, Non-Dairy Creamer 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
Option 3: Catered Private Family Celebration
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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).
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Cost: TBD dependent on catering menu selections. Families selecting this option are asked to also make a $360 donation to the Kiddush fund.
Mon, June 30 2025 4 Tammuz 5785