Simchas & Celebrations

Banquet, Sanctuary & Event Venues

Some of the following facilities host kosher events; many do not do so exclusively. We strongly advise our readers who keep kosher to verify the kashrut status and supervision in each case. Many synagogues and JCCs have sanctuary and banquet facilities. Please check with the individual organizations. See also "Religious Life" and "Agencies & Organizations."
East Bay

Plank
Overlooking the waterfront, Plank is a restaurant, sports bar, beer garden and event venue where friends, colleagues and families gather. Offers more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining space.
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North Bay
Peninsula

Hiller Aviation Museum
Museum highlighting the history and future of aviation. Event space available for bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, meetings and receptions, accommodating 5 to 500 guests.
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Sheraton Palo Alto
Indoor and outdoor facilities for bar/bat mitzvahs and social events. Accommodates 75 to 350 guests in renovated ballrooms. Special bar/bat mitzvah guest room rates available.
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The Westin Palo Alto
Elegant facilities for weddings, banquets and meetings. Seating for up to 80 people. Renovated restaurant, bar and guest rooms.
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San Francisco

JCCSF Private Event Rentals
From grand and elegant to casual and comfortable, distinctive event spaces accommodate 10 to 480 guests. Includes a three-story atrium, grand hall, theater and a variety of meeting rooms.
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The City Club of San Francisco
Elegant venue with Art Deco design and a Diego Rivera fresco, located in the heart of the city. Hosts bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings and celebrations, with in-house event planning, exceptional service and cuisine.
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Invitations

Peninsula

Paper Pizzazz!
Personalized service for bar/bat mitzvah and wedding invitations, as well as holiday cards, with gifts and envelope addressing available at discounted prices.
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Music & DJs

Bay Area

Joel Nelson Productions
With more than 25 years of experience and thousands of weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs, this full-service agency provides emcees, DJs, bands, lighting, photo booths and more.
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San Francisco

Gatsby Event Studios
One-stop shop for full-service event entertainment and production. Offers award-winning DJs, live music, lighting and audiovisual services for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, festivals, corporate events and private parties.
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Party Planning

San Francisco

JIY Celebrations
JCCSF's lending and resource program provides the community with free access to objects like Torah scrolls and chuppahs needed to bring communal Jewish celebrations and ceremonies to life.
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