Using the MDSC Building

Rental Information

All events that are held in the MDSC building must FIRST be cleared and approved by the Office to assure availability, to avoid conflicts, and to establish the costs for the use of our facility.

** This policy applies to all events **

EXAMPLES OF AN EVENT YOU MAY BE PLANNING:

• Reserving a Shabbat or holiday to sponsor a kiddush.

• Planning a Brit Millah, or a baby naming.

• Reserving a Bar/Bat Mitzvah date.

• Reserving a wedding date.

• Reserving a Monday or Thursday "T'fillin" Bar Mitzvah date.

• Organizing a class.

• Setting up a special informal program.

Please call synagogue office for rental fees.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah - Candidates for Bar/Bat Mitzvah must be children of members of MDSC. Synagogue policy does not permit a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony of a non-member.

Emsellem Sanctuary

The Emsellem Sanctuary is available for your wedding ceremony. You must consult with Rabbi Joshua Maroof BEFORE reserving a date for the wedding.

Sriqui-Haim Social Hall

The Sriqui-Haim Hall is available for lease. Member and non-member fees apply. Kitchen facilities may only be used by a caterer approved by the Rabbinical Council of Washington http://capitolk.organd by the MDSC Sisterhood.

Caterers must provide MDSC with certificate of liability insurance. MDSC must be named as co-insured policy holder on the insurance certificate in order to be permitted to cater at MDSC.

A Bride's Room, and other extra rooms are available for an additional fee.

Room rentals shall not exceed five (5) hours; however, ALL evening events (parties/receptions) must conclude by midnight.

Please call the synagogue office 301-770-6818 for further information.