Saturday Kiddush Guidelines for B’nai Mitzvah Families

Thank you for performing the Mitzvah of hosting the Temple Micah Kiddush on Saturday. The Kiddush is our chance to host each other and our guests. It should feel warm and gracious. Feel free to bring flowers, tablecloths from home, or even serving pieces that would make the Kiddush feel personal and inviting.

Catering:
Please let the Executive Director know in advance how you will be catering, if you will be using Micah Cooks, another caterer, if you will have food delivered, or if you will be catering yourself. Caterers other than Micah Cooks are required to sign a contract with the Temple and provide a certificate of insurance. Any food served at Temple Micah may not include pork products, nuts or shellfish. There should be no mixing milk and meat in the same dish. All leftover food must be removed from the kitchen the day of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We have one refrigerator and are not able to store large food deliveries prior to the event. Please inform your caterer. Please do not store drinks in the refrigerator because the weight of the drinks damages the shelves. You must provide paper goods and linens for the Kiddush.

Setup and Fees
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah fee covers the set-up of a standard stand-up Kiddush using Temple Micah furniture. This includes buffet tables for the food and minimal seating. Fuller seating and any reception that involves rental furniture carries additional fees. Please see Facilities Reservation Request Form in folder (Appendix F). All rental equipment must be removed by 5:00 pm Saturday unless the family has reserved and rented the social hall for a Saturday evening reception. If furniture remains past 5:00 pm, extra fees will be incurred. Please inform the Executive Director of any vendors such as florists, linens or furniture rentals to coordinate deliveries.

Quantities

  1. You should provide food for your guests plus 50 people
  2. One 5 lb challah or Two 2 lb challahs - (CHALLAH is a MUST bring item; it will be used for the blessing)
  3. Table cloths and paper goods for your guests plus 50 people
  4. If you have a coffee setup, we have sugar and sweetener, but you provide the coffee, tea, cups, & cream
  5. For health reasons, do not use prepackaged cut vegetables

Setup

  1. The service starts at 10:15 am. The Kiddush is served downstairs after the service, and you should set up before the service begins
  2. The tables will already be set up
  3. You may use the serving trays and vases in the kitchen. Bring your own paper goods. Please wash, dry and put away anything you use

Cleanup and Departure

When the Kiddush has concluded, please clean up all food (do not leave it at the Temple), wash and put away any items used, and clean the kitchen surfaces. Please wash and return dish towels by Thursday so they are available for the following Shabbat.

Before the caterer departs, the custodian must walk through the kitchen with the caterer to determine that the kitchen is being left in proper condition. If the kitchen is left in poor condition, a fee of $100 will be assessed for cleanup.