Event Rentals

The JCC of Central NJ’s 1,875 sq. ft. Weinberg Ballroom seats up to 128 people banquet style and 170 people theater style.  It also divides into three smaller rooms to accommodate smaller groups. Our rooms offer WiFi and audio visual equipment upon request.

In addition to our ballroom, we have a 7,696 sq. ft. gymnasium that can be rented for larger events. This space has the capacity to accommodate banquet style seating for 300 people.

For events requiring tables and chairs for more than 150-200 guests, the renter would need to hire an outside vendor to supply the equipment.

We are conveniently located in Scotch Plains NJ, just a 5-minute drive from the Fanwood train station and a 10-minute drive from the Westfield train station. We are 2.5 miles from Route 22, 7.5 miles from Route 78 and 11 miles from the Garden State Parkway.

Our facility offers onsite parking and security. Our staff is friendly and ready to help with all your planning needs. Our space fills up quickly so please contact us as early as possible to book your event. Contact Audra Negri at [email protected] or 908-889-8800 x202.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your rental rates?
Rates vary based on many factors. Time of the year, type and size of the event, if you are a member of the JCC.

Do I have to be a member to rent space at the JCC?
No, you do not have to be a member to rent space.

What type of events do you allow?
We rent our space for many different types of events. If you are interested specifically in children's birthday parties, please click here. We do reserve the right of refusal of events based on conflicts of interest. Political events prohibited to host due to our nonprofit status.

Do you supply catering?
We have caterers that we are happy to recommend. Click here for our Preferred Catering Vendor list. If you hire an outside caterer, we ask that they follow our Kosher-style dietary restrictions.

Does your facility have a kitchen we could use?
We do have a kitchen onsite for storage and refrigeration; this is available upon request and availability at an additional charge.

Do you supply linens, cutlery, tableware or other party supplies?
We do not supply cutlery, tableware or other party supplies; it is the renter’s responsibility to provide these items. We are now able to offer linen rentals at an additional fee for your event.

What size tables does your facility offer and how many people sit at a table?
Our tables are 60” and 54” round tables for our banquet seating. Each 60” table seats a maximum of 8-9 people, each 54” table seats 6-8 people. We also have 6’ rectangular tables available.

Do I need to have a signed contract to hold a reservation for my event?
Yes, no request will be considered booked until both parties sign a contract, and a deposit is received.

Do you supply audio/visual equipment?
We do have audiovisual equipment based on availability.

Certificate of Insurance (COI) Policy

The JCC of Central NJ requires all vendors operating on our premises to provide a Certificate of Insurance listing the “JCC of Central NJ, 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076” as the certificate holder and as additional insured under the vendor’s general commercial liability policy with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Please be sure that on the COI, the additional insured box is checked.

Additionally, we require proof of Workers’ Compensation for all vendors operating at the JCC who are legally obligated to maintain Workers’ Compensation.

Kashrut Policy

Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 26, 2020

The JCC of Central NJ, as a Jewish communal agency, having the responsibility of conducting itself and its activities in accordance with Jewish traditional practices, sets forth the following guidelines for Kashrut for the Agency. Our center’s policies regarding food reflect our attempt to impart Jewish values and traditions, while respecting the personal lifestyles of members, staff and the community.

Onsite

All food brought into the JCC by members, staff, guests or rentals will adhere to our Kosher-style policy as outlined below (with exception of the café space, see below).

• The kitchen(s) at the JCC observe(s) separation of meat and dairy.
  • Caterer/renting party must provide kashering (kosher purification) if required by the caterer/renting party or adhere to the kosher-style policy.
• JCC contracts with a kosher dairy café under OU supervision, a place where community members can purchase and eat strictly kosher food.
• In the spirit of Passover and out of respect for one another's beliefs and our Jewish traditions, we kindly request the exclusion of leavened products (namely, bread) from the facilities during the holiday. All programming, including Vacation Day programing, that occurs during Passover shall provide Passover-style food. Staff, members, rentals and guests bringing in food shall be asked to adhere to the same.

Offsite

• All food served or purchased at off-site JCC sponsored events shall adhere to the Kosher Style policy.

Kosher Style

• No pork or shellfish are permitted.
• No mixing of meat and dairy (e.g., no cheeseburgers, no turkey with cheese)
• All events not being catered under Orthodox Kashrut supervision shall offer meat only (with vegetarian option) OR dairy only.

*The café rental space shall remain under Orthodox Kashrut Supervision. All other programs must be kosher style or under Orthodox or Conservative kashrut supervision and shall be noted as such.

Shabbat Opening Policy

Adopted by the Board of Directors
October 26, 2020

Opening our doors on Saturdays fulfills our role of being a “home away from home” where Jewish individuals and families can choose to enjoy Shabbat together with other Jews in our community as they participate in the social and recreational services our JCC provides. Because our JCC is truly a pluralistic agency – our membership is comprised of affiliated Jews from all denominations, Jews who are unaffiliated or unengaged, as well as other segments from our geographic community – we believe being open on Shabbat provides a welcoming environment and thus an ideal place for involving, engaging and enabling the Jewish community to gather and enjoy rest, relaxation, recreation and friendship at our JCC.  

However, it is important to note that Shabbat will feel special and different at the JCC and business will not be as usual. The business office will be closed and there will be no league practice or competitive games.

Members and their guests can enjoy the pools, fitness center, gym and other common areas for informal gathering and individual choice activities. Individual choice activities, such as personal training, swim lessons and group exercise classes will be available on a pre-paid or post-billed basis.

Rental of the facilities for personal use or celebrations is permitted. All contracts and payments should be pre-paid or post-billed. Any food brought into the JCC must comply with our stated Kashrut policy.

Any staff that works in the building on Shabbat will do so at their own volition.

We believe providing a welcoming gathering place where members and their guests can choose to enjoy recreation and relaxation on Shabbat enables the opportunity to bring our community together. In doing so, we seize the chance to build and reinforce Jewish connections in our pluralistic community environment.

If you have additional questions, please contact Audra Negri at 908-889-8800 x202 or email [email protected].