Private Event Request Form

EVENTS AT WHC

Please fill out the form below to request to have your event at WHC.


Once you've completed this form, please allow up to 2 weeks to receive confirmation and approval. 


If you have any questions about this form and/or private events at our facilities, please contact Rich Gordon.


A separate form is required for each event request.

PRIMARY CONTACT INFO
Contact Info












(Please note that this is required in order to obtain approval but may be scheduled after completing this form.)
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
WHC understands that the needs of non-profit organizations' events can vary significantly from those of families celebrating lifecycle events.  Please do not complete this form, but instead email Rich Gordon to discuss your event needs.  Make sure to include the following:
  • Your name
  • Your organization's name
  • Event type (meeting, gala reception, etc.)
  • Estimated headcount
  • Preferred WHC facility (Temple in DC, or the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center ["JBSC"] in Potomac, MD)
  • Preferred specific room(s), if known.
  • Requested date and possible back-up dates.
  • Attach proof of non-profit status
  • Any other information you think would be helpful in determining availability and a price estimate.
Non-profit organizations do receive a discounted rate.  Discount and rate are dependent on event details.

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT TYPE



WEDDING INFO


NOTE TO EVENT COORDINATORS
Washington Hebrew Congregation will confirm availability and provide a price quote to Event Coordinators, however the contract must ultimately be made out to the people getting married and/or their family or personal representatives, as they will ultimately be the ones liable for the contract and its requirements.
Jewish or Jewish/Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies
For Jewish or Jewish/Interfaith wedding ceremonies at Washington Hebrew Congregation facilities, the wedding ceremony must be officiated by WHC clergy and needs to be scheduled with our clergy offices before any reception can be scheduled.  This form will allow WHC to begin both processes.

Wedding ceremonies at WHC include:
  • 1 hour of prep and/or photo time for the bride, groom, and wedding party, which may include hairdressers, makeup artists, photographers, etc.  One private space is included with a ceremony contract, and additional spaces are available for a fee.
  • Approximately 15 minutes for a ketubah signing before the ceremony.
  • Approximately 30 minutes for the wedding ceremony.
  • Approximately 15 minutes for clean-up and departure.

Dependent on clergy availability on your requested date.
DATE, TIME, ETC.




"WHC Worship Services" include Erev Shabbat@WHC, Shabbat Morning and Havdalah services, and other congregational worship opportunities. Most B'nei Mitzvah ceremonies DO COUNT. Weddings do not.
EVENT LOCATION

TWO-HOUR MEALS at TEMPLE


All Saturday meals are the two hours immediately following your service.  For morning services, this is 12:00 pm-2:00 pm.  For evening services, this is 6:30-8:30 pm.

Two-Hour Meal Packages
You have a choice between two options for your meal:
  • Standard Meal includes tables, chairs, kitchen access for your caterer, and all Facilities, Security, and/or Administrative staff and fees.  Coffee, tea, and water are available upon request at no additional cost.  Basic white/beige linens can be added for a flat $100 fee.
  • Enhanced Meal includes the above, plus basic white/beige linens, flatware, glassware, china, and washing.

TWO-HOUR MEALS at JBSC


Two-Hour Meal Packages
You have a choice between two options for your meal:
  • Standard Meal includes tables, chairs, kitchen access for your caterer, and all Facilities, Security, and/or Administrative staff and fees.  Coffee, tea, and water are available upon request at no additional cost.  Basic white/beige linens can be added for a flat $100 fee.
  • Enhanced Meal includes the above, plus basic white/beige linens, flatware, glassware, china, and washing.

GRAB 'N GO KIDDUSH
Grab 'n Go Kiddush is an opportunity for you to provide boxed or bagged snacks, meals, and/or beverages for your guests to take with you after the service as they exit the building.  WHC Facilities Staff will accept delivery of the items from you or a caterer of your choosing and set them out in a nice display during your ceremony.
FULL RECEPTIONS
All reception contracts include three (3) hours of pre-event load-in/setup time, and one (1) hour of post-event breakdown/cleanup time.  Additional set-up or breakdown time is billed at $275/half-hour regardless of venue or membership status. 
TIMING
  • Saturday receptions immediately following services at Temple are from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm after morning services, or 6:30 pm-10:30 pm after evening (Havdalah) services.
  • Families hosting their reception at JBSC immediately following a service at Temple, adjust the above times 30 minutes later.
TIMING
The standard Reception Time block is 6:00 pm-10:00 pm.  Load-in may begin at 3:00 pm, and load-out may go until 11:00 pm.

Receptions may be extended in full hour increments but cannot be made shorter.

All private events at Temple (DC) must end by 11:00 pm; all private events at JBSC (Potomac, MD) must end by midnight.




WHC Facilities will check availability for your requested time and confirm if it must be adjusted.





NOTE: All reception contracts for Edlavitch Hall include the use of Kreeger Lobby for adult cocktail hour and Lehrman Brides' Room for private storage and use at no additional charge.


NOTE: All contracts include use of the Lobby for adult cocktail hour. WHC Members also have access to the Brides' Room for private storage at no additional charge.

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS




NOTE: If alcohol is served, at least one licensed professional bartender must be hired.

Any other details or questions?