THE KIDDUSH
Dear Parents of B’nai Mitzvah,
Although the date of your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah may still be some time away, it is not too early to begin thinking about this special event. We realize you will be faced with many decisions, one of which is the Kiddush you will host after the synagogue service. Beth El’s Sisterhood Catering Committee would be delighted to help you with your upcoming Simcha. Please note that Sisterhood caters B’nai Mitzvah Kiddushim only on Shabbat. If your Simcha is on a different day or time, please contact the office and they will provide you with a list of approved caterers.
At Beth El, the family of each Bar/Bat Mitzvah is expected to provide a Kiddush following services. This can be catered by Sisterhood Catering or by an outside caterer who has been approved by the congregation. When an outside caterer is used, you will be charged for fees associated with the use of the social hall, kitchen, linens and equipment. These fees are waived if you choose Sisterhood Catering to provide the Kiddush. If you choose a private caterer, you must provide the Kiddush for your guests as well as the entire congregation.
SINGLE OR DOUBLE BAR/BAT MITZVAH
If you choose Sisterhood Catering and your child is having a single Bar/Bat Mitzvah, you will be responsible for providing the Kiddush for your guests plus 100 congregants. Congregants who are invited to your simcha MUST be included in your estimated guest count.
If your child is sharing this milestone with another Bar/Bat Mitzvah, each family participating in the double B’nai Mitzvah is required to provide the Kiddush for their respective guests plus 75 congregants each. Congregants who are invited to your simcha MUST be included in your estimated guest count. Both double B’nai Mitzvah families must choose the same type of Kiddush and the same menu for that Kiddush.
If you decide to have a luncheon outside the synagogue, you are still responsible for hosting a Kiddush at Beth El. We hope that you and your guests will remain at the Kiddush for a period of time so that all in attendance can wish your family a “Mazal Tov
CHOOSING YOUR MENU
Sisterhood Catering offers you a variety of menus and á la carte selections to enhance those menus. A member of our Catering Committee will contact you 6-8 weeks prior to your simcha to help you with your menu selection and guide you through the process. Please note that if you are sharing your simcha with another family, you must agree on the same menu.
SIMPLE KIDDUSH MENUS
The two Simple Kiddush menus are composed of cold selections that are served on china plates with stainless flatware. You may choose additional cold á la carte offerings to supplement the Simple Kiddush menus. A minimum of 4 wait staff is required to serve a Simple Kiddush. Your Sisterhood Catering contact will indicate the final number of wait staff you will need based on your menu and final guest count.
TRADITIONAL LUNCHEON MENU
The Traditional Luncheon menu includes both hot and cold selections served on china plates with stainless flatware. You may choose additional hot or cold á la carte items to supplement the Traditional Luncheon menu. A minimum of 6 wait staff is required to serve the Traditional Luncheon. Your Sisterhood Catering contact will indicate the final number of wait staff you will need based on your menu and final guest count.
SIMCHA BASKET OF CANDY
Included with your Kiddush, Sisterhood will provide a basket of candies to toss at the Bar/Bat Mitzvah after the chanting of the Haftarah.
For Kashrut and safety reasons, families may not provide their own candy.
YOUR ROLE IN SISTERHOOD CATERING
Sisterhood Catering provides a service to our synagogue families and is a fundraising source for Congregation Beth El. The committee members are all volunteers. Each family using Sisterhood Catering services is required to volunteer in the serving of a Kiddush. This experience is a wonderful opportunity to see how the Kiddush is prepared and to participate in the excitement of the congregation’s life cycle events. Each family will be assigned a date to volunteer. If that date is not convenient for you, it is your responsibility to switch dates with another family and to advise Sisterhood Catering of the change you have made. We appreciate your understanding as we strive to schedule these assignments and to accommodate all of our B’nai Mitzvah families.
TIMELINE
6 -8 weeks prior to simcha Sisterhood Catering contact will get in touch with you
1 Month prior to simcha Finalize your menu and provide estimated guest count;
Sign and return contract to Sisterhood Catering contact
3 Weeks prior to simcha Provide your final guest count to Sisterhood Catering;
Your final bill will be prepared and emailed to you
2 Weeks prior to simcha Food Payment payable to Sisterhood Catering is due;
Wait Staff Payment ($100 per waiter) payable to
Congregation Beth El is due
We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a hearty Mazal Tov, in advance, and look forward to working with you in the near future to make your simcha a memorable one.
With Warmest Regards,
Barbara Friedman
Vice President
Sisterhood Catering
SIMPLE KIDDUSH A
Price per person $6.50
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Mini Bagels
Sliced Challah
Plain Cream Cheese
Tuna Salad or Egg Salad
Choose 1
Vegetable Crudities w/Hummus or Ranch Dressing
Choose 1
(Crudities may include: baby carrots, broccoli, red peppers, grape tomatoes, zucchini or other seasonal vegetables)
Potato Puffs, Pizza Bagels or Mozzarella Sticks
Choose 1
Pareve Cookies, Loaf Cakes & Brownies
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China Plates & Silver Flatware
Cold specialty selections maybe added for an additional charge.
All items subject to seasonal availability.
A minimum of 4 waiters is required and is an additional charge.
All prices and menus subject to change.
SIMPLE KIDDUSH B
Price per person $8.50
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Mini Bagels
Sliced Challah
Plain Cream Cheese, Lox Cream Cheese or Vegetable Cream Cheese
Choose 1
Kugel or Baked Ziti
Choose 1
Tuna Salad or Egg Salad
Choose 1
Vegetable Crudities w/Hummus or Ranch Dressing
Choose 1
(Crudities may include: Baby Carrots, Broccoli, Red Peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Zucchini or other Seasonal Vegetables)
Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad
Choose 1
Balsamic, Italian or Ranch Dressing
Choose 1
Pareve Cookies, Loaf Cake & Brownies
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China plates & Silver Flatware
Specialty selections maybe added for additional charge.
All items subject to seasonal availability.
A minimum of 4 waiters is required and is an additional charge.
All prices and menus subject to change.
TRADITIONAL LUNCHEON
Price per person $12.50
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Sliced Challah
Deluxe Assorted Bakery Bagels
Plain Cream Cheese
Vegetable, Chive or Lox Spread
Choose 1
Tuna Salad and Egg Salad
Noodle Kugel, Blintz Souffle, Spinach Souffle or Baked Ziti
Choose 1
Tossed Salad or Caesar Salad
Choose 1
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian or Ranch Dressing
Choose 1
Assorted Deluxe Sweets
Seasonal Fruit
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China Plates & Silver Flatware
We suggest you consider:
Nova w/Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumbers & Swiss Cheese for an additional charge of $5.50 per person.
Hot and cold specialty items may also be added for an additional charge.
All items are subject to seasonal availability.
The required wait staff is an additional charge.
A minimum of 6 waiters is required.
All prices and menus are subject to change.
ISRAELI LUNCHEON
Price per person $10.00
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Mini Bagels
Sliced Challah
Plain Cream Cheese
Pita Pockets
Falafel Balls
Tehina
Tabouleh
Hummus
Israeli Salad
(cucumber & tomato salad)
Eggplant Salad
Pareve Cookies, Brownies & Baklavah
Seasonal Fruit
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China Plates & Silver Flatware
Hot and Cold Specialties may be added for an additional charge.
All items are subject to seasonal availability.
A minimum of 6 waiters is required and is an additional charge.
All prices and menus are subject to change.
BRUNCH
Price per person $12.50
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Mini Croissants
w/Butter & Jam
Spinach or Broccoli Quiche
Choose 1
Baked Salmon
Spinach Salad
Grape Tomato & Mozzarella Ball Skewers
Assorted Deluxe Sweets
Seasonal Fruits
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China Plates and Silver Flatware
Hot and Cold Specialty selections maybe added for an additional charge.
All items are subject to seasonal availability.
The required wait staff is an additional charge.
A minimum of 6 waiters is required.
All prices and menus are subject to change.
DELI LUNCHEON
Price per person $14.50
Ceremonial Wine
Ceremonial Challah
Simcha Candies
Mini Challah Rolls
Rye Bread
Deli Platter:
Corn Beef and Roast Turkey
Lettuce and Tomato
Russian Dressing and Mustard
Tuna Salad or Egg Salad
Choose 1
Potato Salad and Cole Slaw
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Pickles
Potato Chips
Pareve Cookies, Loaf Cakes & Brownies
Coffee
Tea
Punch
China Plates and Silver Flatware
We suggest you consider:
Mini Franks in a Blanket w/Mustard for an additional charge of $1.25 per person.
Hot and Cold specialty selections maybe added for an additional charge.
All items are subject to seasonal availability.
The required wait staff is an additional charge.
A minimum of 6 waiters is required.
All prices and menus are subject to change.
Cold Specialty Dishes
1. Asparagus w/ Vinaigrette (seasonal).............................................................. Price per person $1.75
2. Assorted Sliced Cheeses.................................................................................. Price per person $1.25
3. Buffalo Mozzarella Balls & Tomato Salad or Skewers.................................. Price per person $2.00
4. Deluxe Bakery Bagels......................................................................................... Price per person $ .75
5. Israeli Couscous or Orzo w/Roasted Seasonal Vegetables....................... Price per person $1.75
6. Israeli Couscous or Orzo w/Dried Cranberries, Pine Nuts & Feta............. Price per person $1.75
7. Egg Salad.............................................................................................................. Price per person $1.75
8. Eggplant Salad..................................................................................................... Price per person $1.75
9. Gefilte Fish ........................................................................................................... Price per person $1.25
10. Herring in Cream sauce or Wine Sauce........................................................ Price per person $1.75
11. Hummus w/Pita Wedges or Crisps................................................................ Price per person $1.00
12. Israeli Salad......................................................................................................... Price per person $1.75
13. Marinated Haricots Verts................................................................................... Price per person $1.75
14. Marinated Beets & Onions................................................................................ Price per person $1.75
15. Nova w/Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion.............................................................. Price per person $5.50
Cucumbers & Swiss Cheese
16. Pasta Primavera................................................................................................ Price per person $1.75
17. Salade Nicoise.................................................................................................. Price per person $2.50
18. Sesame Noodles.............................................................................................. Price per person $1.75
19. Southwestern Salad......................................................................................... Price per person $1.75
20. Spreads
Chive Cream Cheese...................................................................................... Price per person $ .50
Vegetable Cream Cheese.............................................................................. Price per person $ .50
Lox Spread......................................................................................................... Price per person $ .75
21. Roasted Seasonal Vegetables...................................................................... Price per person $2.00
COLD SPECIALTY DISHES
(CONTINUED)
22. Salads
Tossed Salad........................................................................................ Price per person $1.00
Caesar Salad........................................................................................ Price per person $1.25
Chopped Salad..................................................................................... Price per person $1.75
Spring Mix Salad................................................................................... Price per person $2.50
(Baby Greens w/Pine Nuts, Feta & Dried Cranberries)
Balsamic, Italian or Ranch Dressings – choose 1
23. Tuna Salad............................................................................................ Price per person $1.75
24. Whitefish Salad...................................................................................... Price per person $3.50
25. Herb Cheese and Vegetable Roll Ups..................................................... Price per person $1.50
Hot Specialty Dishes
1. Baked or Poached Salmon.................................................................... Price per person $6.50
2. Baked Ziti............................................................................................. Price per person $1.75
3. Blintzes.................................................................................................. Price per person $2.25
w/Sour Cream, Apple Sauce or Fruit Puree
4. Blintz Soufflé.......................................................................................... Price per person $2.25
5. Kugel: Noodle, Potato or Sweet Potato w/Apple.................................... Price per person $2.00
6. Potato Latkes…………………………………………………...……Price per person $2.25*
7. Macaroni & Cheese............................................................................... Price per person $1.75
8. Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches............................................................. Price per person $2.00
9. Mini Potato Knishes…………………………………………………Price per person $1.25*
10. Mini Quiches, Assorted……………………………………………...Price per person $1.50*
11. Spanikopita…………………………………………………………..Price per person $1.50*
12. Spinach Soufflé....................................................................................... Price per person $2.25
13. Challah Baked French Toast with Syrup.................................................. Price per person $1.25
14. Mini Pizza Bagels…………………………………………………….Price per person $1.25*
15. Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce……………………Price per person $1.25*
* Hors d’oeuvres that are passed require the cost of an extra waiter
Specialty Platters
Seasonal Fruit Platter
w/Honey Yogurt Dip
Price per person $3.00
Assorted Crudités Platter
Hummus or Ranch Dressing
Seasonal Vegetables
(Carrots, Zucchini, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes)
Price per person $1.75
Fish Platter
White Fish Salad, Kippered Salmon, Smoked Trout, Nova, Assorted Cheeses, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion & Cucumbers
Price per person $10.50
Cheese Platter
An assortment of soft cheeses w/ fruit as garnish
Price per person $3.50
Dried Fruit & Nuts Platter
Price per person $3.00
Israeli Platter
Stuffed Grape Leaves, Kalamata Olives, Pita,
Hummus, Tabouleh, Babaganoush
Pita or Pita Crisps
Price per person $4.50
SWEETS BY MARGIE LITMAN
Pricing $4.50 per person, 100 person (300 pieces) minimum
Assorted Rugelach
· Bittersweet Chocolate
· Apricot Cinnamon Raisin Nut
· Chocolate Raspberry
Cream Cheese Brownies
Mini Chocolate or Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla or Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Icing
Fudge Brownies
Mini Cheesecakes Topped With Fruit Preserves
Apricot Squares
Lemon Squares
Pecan Squares
Milk Chocolate Toffee Bars
Seven Layer Bars
Blonde Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Toll House Cookies
Chocolate Crinkles
Sugar Cookies
Lemon Tartlets
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Black and White Cookies
Fruit Medley Truffles
Pistachio Filled Dates
Custom Pastries and Desserts
Seasonal Fruit Galettes..................................................................................................... $16.00 Ea.
Assorted Chocolate Truffles............................................................................................... $2.00 Ea.
Bittersweet Chocolate Dipped Apricots .................................................................... $40.00 Per Lb.
Bittersweet Chocolate Dipped Ginger Slices............................................................... $40.00 Per Lb.
Bittersweet Chocolate Dipped Strawberries......................................................................... Seasonal
Cinnamon Coffee Cake.................................................................................................... $15.00 Ea.
Assorted Loaf Cakes
Marble, Lemon, Banana............................................................................................... $6.00 Ea.
Cinnamon or Chocolate Babka......................................................................................... $15.00 Ea.
Contact Margie Litman for Additional Ordering and Pricing Information
Home: 301-469-0446 Cell: 301-873-4214