Kiddush

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 already taking place, you can do so by going to this page.

Sponsorship Packages

Shared Co-Sponsorship Policies

We welcome co-sponsors for any Kiddush, with the following guidelines:

Co-Sponsors for: 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.

Co-Sponsors for: 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 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

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

Custom Kiddushes

If you don’t want a preset menu, you may arrange for one of the following custom options for a communal kiddush or seudah shlishit: 

Option 1: 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.

Option 2: 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. 

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.
   

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.  Sponsorships start at $18. Speak to the office for custom sponsorships.