The following are our current guidelines for sponsoring a Kiddush.

Kiddush–Pareve:

• Members $150.
• Non-members $200.  

Includes:

• An assortment of chips, crackers and hummus, cookies, nuts, raisins tuna salad, grape leaves, dried fruit.
• Various soda drinks.
• Grape juice for Kiddush.
• Kiddush Helpers whose job is to set up and clean up after the kiddush.
• All paper goods.

If you wish to add to our Basic Kiddush you may choose from a variety of pareve or meat platters from an approved kosher caterer.  These platters can be accessed by contacting one of our approved caterers.  The synagogue can also directly arrange with the caterer if an expanded Kiddush is desired.

Some people may choose to add their own fruit and pareve pastries. 

• Pastries must be purchased from the list of either approved caterers or approved kosher bakeries.
• Fruit must be whole and can only be cut at the synagogue.
• Leafy vegetables must be packaged and carry the approved hechshar. Other vegetables must be approved by our mashgiah.
  

Please note that: No cooking is allowed at the synagogue kitchen.

All food must be sealed, carry the proper hechshar and be approved by George Kirby, Synagogue mashgiah.  George can be contacted at George.Lori@verizon.net.

Please contact Leann Shamash at 617 527-7355 or 978-263-3061 or lshamash@comcast.net for any questions and to schedule your Kiddush.

Seuda Shlishit:

You also have the option of sponsoring Seuda Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon between Mincha and Arvit (March through October only).

Renting the Social Hall:

Please refer to Renting the Social Hall policy, If you are interested in organizing a private event (e.g. Friday night or weekday dinner, Sheva Brachot, etc…)