Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the newly renovated, private event spaces at the Adam Bronfman Jewish Community Center are the perfect location for b-mitzvahs, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and holiday gatherings. With plenty of room for friends and family to gather, our indoor/outdoor spaces can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Large Event Spaces
Naomi & Ben Bollag Events Pavilion
Indoor/outdoor space with state-of-the-art audio-
visual equipment & retractable awning
Max. Occupancy:
Cocktail reception: 200
Lecture-style seating: 150
Dinner seating: 130
Dinner/dance seating: 100
Dimensions:
Large event room: 1,014 ft2 / 40.16’ x 25.25’;
12.5’ h
Courtyard: 808 ft2 / 19.67’ x 40.16’
Lobby: 514 ft2 / 15.5’ x 29.75’; 9’-11.5’ h
Welcome Plaza
An outdoor space great for large events and simchas.
Max. Occupancy:
300
Dimensions:
99′-8″ x 78′
Smaller Event Spaces
Marion and Aaron Gural Arts and Culture Center
Our digital education center features rotating exhibits, and is great for visiting lectures, can serve as additional dining, reception space for large events, and more. All of the screens in the space and be used to fully transform your event.
Max. Occupancy:
39
Dimensions:
32′-9″ x 21′-3″
Conference Room
Private gathering space perfect for collaborative work, meetings, and small classes.
Integrative video conferencing technology effortlessly bringing one another together face-to-face or virtually.
Max. Occupancy:
28
Dimensions:
16.5′ x 30.5′
Nosh Nook
This space is ideal for everything from intimate private dining experiences to engaging workshops and delicious buffets. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or an exclusive event, this versatile space caters to all your needs.
Max. Occupancy:
16
Dimensions:
21′ x 15′
Available Amenities
B-Mitzvah
B-Mitzvah is an age, not just an event. It represents a status achieved by learning to lead a service. More importantly, it is a title earned by understanding the significance of community and Mitzvot (sacred obligations). A key part of the process of becoming a b-mitzvah is the fulfillment of Mitzvot, which is not only deeply meaningful for the b-mitzvah, but for the entire family. The practice of these Mitzvot can also be viewed as the beginning of a life long quest of finding greater meaning within our tradition.
We have partnered with the local synagogues and Hebrew Schools to make your event meaningful. We offer flexible options to suit your needs. Whether you envision hosting your ceremony and reception at our venue, or simply a party, or if you require offsite catering, we’re here to ensure your event is a success.
We currently offer a variety of rentals for your b-mitzvah. See below which service is best for you.
A I0:30am service, you may choose:
- An extended kiddush (usually 12pm to 1:30 pm), catered by our in-house caterer, lasts no more than 90 minutes, there is no dance floor, limitations to outside vendors, and can only be booked up to 14 months in advance of your date. You will be offered an appropriate available
space on campus to meet your party’s needs. - A reception immediately following the service (usually 12pm to 4pm) catered by our in-house caterer and will use of entire Events Pavilion.
- A reception in the evening, catered by our in-house caterer. When selecting this option, many people also choose to have an extended kiddush luncheon (assuming availability) immediately following the service in addition.
A 4:30pm service, you may choose:
- An evening reception immediately following the service, catered by our in-house caterer.
- Music, dancing, video montages, decorations, and more transform the Events Pavilion for the duration of your event.
Marriage
Newborn Ceremonies
End of Life
Reserve Your Event
To reserve your reception at the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, please fill out the form here to indicate type of reception/event, your date, and other information. After, the Director of Events will contact you to schedule a meeting, walk through, and schedule your customizable menu with the Director of Catering (if applicable). To secure your spot, a booking fee is required which covers a portion of the room rental. In addition, you will have an agreement with our in-house caterer for your food and beverage menu.
All outside vendors must be cleared in advance of any event. We have specific rules regarding outside vendors on our campus, including insurance requirements. All outside vendors will be required to provide proof of insurance and sign acknowledge receipt of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara’s rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To guarantee your date and/or a room at the JCC, a non-refundable booking fee is required.
We are proud of our personalized service to all our clients. While we have a few sample menu options, we create a custom proposal for every event.
Children 6 years old and younger are not included in your menu guest count. If you would like to include a custom kids’ menu, please discuss with our in-house caterer. Please note that it may be an additional fee.
We do not allow any outside food.
Most of our ingredients have a kashrut on them although we do not have a kosher kitchen. The host would be responsible for any strictly kosher guests.
We provide standard sized poly cotton table linen and napkins in white and navy. For different linen sizes and fabrics, we are happy to recommend a linen rental company for you to contact.
We provides standard white dinnerware and stemless glassware. The usages of our equipment is included with the menu price. If you would like to rent alternatives, we can recommend a rental company for you to contact.
While you meet with our in-house caterer to design your menu, you will also be able to customize the beverage menu. We allow outside alcoholic drinks with a $250 beverage service fee. If a bartender is preferred, we can schedule that but please note that may require an additional fee.
Your guest guarantee is due 14 days prior to your event. If you need to increase your guest count from this guaranteed number, you may do so until the Wednesday prior to your event.
Should you have additional guests arrive at your event, we will do our best to accommodate these guests and a supplemental invoice will be provided after the event.
This is at the hosts discretion.
The JCC has a numerous safety precautions within the building. If you would like to hire security guards, we have recommendations available.
We have wood flooring in the Events Pavilion and the Arts and Culture center that is suitable for dancing. If you would like additional flooring, we can recommend a rental company for you to contact.
We have a large inventory of tables & chairs for you to use.
60 inch rounds that seat 8 people
72 inch rounds that seat 10 people
5ft and 6ft rectangle banquet tables
High & low cocktail tables
120 white banquet chairs
98 congregation chairs
The JCC has multiple events happening everyday. We are happy to work with your event coordinator/rental company to facilitate a mutually agreed upon time for set up.
The in-house caterer will work with you and/or your event coordinator to create your room layout.