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KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIPS

 

 
  • Celebrate a simcha or honor someone special by sponsoring a Shabbat morning Kiddush or a Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shlishit!
  • Your sponsorship helps cover food, custodial, and administrative costs, and sponsors are acknowledged in weekly announcements and from the bimah.
  • To sponsor a Kiddush, please contact the office at least one week in advance of your special occasion, or please fill out the form found here.
  • If you wish to help sponsor a Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit
 
 
 
 

Sponsorship Packages

 

Co-Sponsorships Options

The Same Occasion

  • Occurs when a large group of people want to share in sponsoring a single special occasion.
  • Minimum contribution: $50 per sponsor; total amount across all sponsors must be at least $500.
  • The menu (Standard, Deluxe, Premium) is determined by the total funds raised.
  • Ramath Orah will set up a web page to collect sponsorship contributions.

*Except for B'nai Mitzvahs, who sponsor a catered, custom kiddush, all Kiddushes may have multiple sponsors without authorization from other sponsors.

Different Occasions on the Same Day

  • Occurs when two or more sponsors have intended occasions at the same time (e.g., a yahrzeit and aufruf.)
  • Each sponsor gets 10% off the package price. (Sharing discount does not apply when the summer discount is in place.)
  • Pre-set Menu is upgraded based on a combination of individual sponsorships:
    • 2 Standard = Deluxe Kiddush
    • 3 Standard = Premium Kiddush
    • 1 Deluxe + 1 Standard = Premium Kiddush

Custom Kiddush Options

Caterer-Arranged (Paid through CRO) Custom Kiddush
 
  • The sponsor selects and orders catering for 120 attendees, plus additional outside guests.
  • The sponsor/caterer determines the menu. Caterer must be pre-approved by CRO.
  • The menu must include vegetarian and gluten-free options.
  • CRO pays the caterer. Sponsor pays CRO an amount depending on the catering fees: 

    Sponsorship fee:
  • Catering costs less than $2,000: The sponsor pays the CRO's Catering cost plus a $190 service fee.
  • Catering costs range between $2,000 and $10,000: The sponsor pays the CRO 110% of the catering cost. 
  • Catering costs more than $10,000: The sponsor pays CRO 100% of the catering cost plus $1,000.
  • If the sponsorship exceeds $2,000, the caterer must provide waitstaff. 
  • The full sponsorship amount is considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
  • Since CRO is a non-profit, the caterer does not charge sales tax.
 
Self-Arranged (Self-paid)
Custom Kiddush or Seudah Shlishit
 
  • Sponsor handles all ordering and pays food vendors directly, which is not tax-deductible.
  • Menu and kashrut status must be pre-approved by CRO
  • The menu must include vegetarian and gluten-free options.

    For Shabbat morning:
  • Sponsor purchases prepared food for 120 people, plus additional outside guests.
  • The sponsor pays CRO a $190 overhead fee to cover administrative and custodial expenses. 

    For Seudah Shlishit
  • Sponsor purchases prepared food for 30 people, plus additional outside guests.
  • The sponsor pays CRO a $50 overhead fee to cover administrative and custodial expenses. 
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Important Policies & Deadlines

  • Finalize the menu and payment with the office by Tuesday.
  • Sponsorships by non-members must be paid before the event. Members in good standing may bill a sponsorship to their accounts, except for caterer-prepared kiddushes, which must be paid in advance.
  • Additional custodial fees may apply if the space is left unclean.
  • Enhancements (decorated cake, extra platters, other treats): Please let us know at least two weeks in advance so we can arrange it with our regular vendors.
  • CRO reserves the right to decline kiddush sponsorships.

Additional Food Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Seudah Shlishit: Sponsor a basic Seudah Shlishit for $150, or you may self-cater Seudah Shlishit
     for a sponsorship fee of $50.
  • Kids' Kiddush: Sponsor Kiddush for the Shabbat Children's group. Sponsorship includes a
    deluxe snack for the children as well as a book or gift donation to the children's programming.
  • FLiP Sponsorship: Sponsor kid-friendly snacks for the monthly FLiP learning program.  
    Sponsorship starts at $18. Speak to the office for custom sponsorship.      
Mon, November 3 2025 12 Cheshvan 5786