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Who may use Sixth & I's
facilities?
The Sixth & I sanctuary and
other facilities are available for Jewish activities, ceremonies
and receptions.
What spaces are
available for an event? May I reserve them all together?
The sanctuary, social hall and multi-purpose room are available
to rent for an event. To see floor layouts and get information
about the capacity of each of these spaces, click
here. You are encouraged to reserve
the spaces together.
Upon what is the pricing based?
Our pricing is based on the amount of time you will be in the
building, the spaces you use and whether or not you rent our
tables and chairs, which are charged after the event.
For what times may I reserve a space?
We have three “time slots”
available for renting space at Sixth & I: two six hour time
slots, including a “morning/afternoon” in which the event must
be finished no later than 4:00 p.m.; an “evening” time slot in
which the event must begin no earlier than 4:00 p.m.; and a
“day-rate” option in which the synagogue building is yours for
the entire day.
How can I reserve a date? How many dates may I reserve at
once?
We can hold a date and time slot tentatively for 30 days without
charge, but we cannot guarantee a date and time slot without a
rental deposit, which is half of the rental fee. We can hold
only one date and time slot at a time.
What is your kasruth policy? May I bring in catered
food?
Any food brought into the synagogue has to be strictly kosher.
If it is prepared ahead of time it must be sealed with kosher
tape or have an OU (or appropriate kasruth) symbol on it
to come into the building. If there is any cooking done on the
premises, it must be supervised by a mashgiah.
Does the rabbi or Jewish officiant have to be of a specific
denomination?
The Rabbi or Jewish
officiant does not have to be of a specific denomination, since
we are an unaffiliated synagogue. We do ask that if
rabbis/Jewish officiants are not local, they fax or mail a copy
of their ordination certificates to us.
Are there other restrictions we should take into account?
No food or drink is allowed
in the sanctuary. Any equipment brought into the synagogue
(e.g., flowers, a chuppah, a dance floor) must be taken
out the same day unless other arrangements are made with the
staff ahead of time. Additional charges will be assessed for
equipment left behind. If you are planning on dropping petals
during a wedding, we require a runner. No candy or
candy-throwing is permitted at a bar/bat mitzvah celebration.
Also, please note that we are not currently ADA accessible.
Please contact Susan
Greenbaum by e-mail
or telephone at 202/408-3100 for further information
about booking space at Sixth & I for your private or non-profit
event.
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