Thank you for sponsoring lunch for the IKAR community! Our weekly Shabbat lunches are open to all — we believe breaking bread together is the best way to cultivate meaningful relationships and are grateful for your support.

BEFORE YOU START
1) We expect 200 IKARites at each Shabbat lunch. The prices for basic and additional items below are for the assumed 200 people, followed by a per person cost for your additional guests.
*additional guest is anyone who does not attend IKAR Shabbat services or lunch regularly
2) The Classic Bagel Lunch and Custom-Built Lunch options are two different ways to build your menu, but the food items are the same in both.

 

LUNCH OPTIONS
CLASSIC BAGEL LUNCH – includes assorted bagels, cream cheese, sliced vegetables, fruit & cookies. Additional items are available.
CUSTOM BUILT LUNCH – includes your choice of one bread/pasta, one protein, one regular salad, and one vegetable dish. Additional items can be added.
EXTERNAL CATERING – fruit, cookies, and staff time coordination with caterer

 

If you would like to make a contribution to our Shabbat Meal Fund rather than sponsoring and choosing a full lunch, please click here.

FAQ

Can I pay in installments?
Yes, our payment form offers that option.

How much of my payment is tax deductible?
Please consult your accountant.

Can I split my payment amount between several people?
Yes, please let us know who to expect payment from in your additional comments.

If I choose an external caterer, are IKAR kitchen staff available?
IKAR kitchen staff for prep and service are reduced when using an external caterer.

Who does IKAR use for catering?
IKAR’s In-House Catering is Del Cielo (aka. the fabulous “Marina”)

What if another IKAR event causes attendance to increase on the same day as my lunch?
IKAR will cover additional costs if/when estimates of attendees exceed the standard 200 count due to other scheduled Shabbat events on that day.

Who counts as an “additional guest” to the assumed 200 IKARites?
An additional guest is anyone who does not attend IKAR Shabbat services or lunch regularly.

Other questions?
Please email [email protected] to schedule a meeting to discuss.