What We Offer
We offer affordable rental spaces for nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, our members, and the community. Our staff is happy to answer questions, help with planning, and work with your preferred caterer or event professional to make the process as easy as possible.
Our Event Spaces
Aaron Court is perfect for small ceremonies, meetings, breakfasts, brunches, luncheons, cocktails, and dinners. Two sets of French doors open to the Small Dining Room, which is included in the rental fee. Capacity depends on the room setup.
The Adult Learning Center 1 can accommodate approximately 25–35 people for seated lectures or classes. Light refreshments may be served in this area.
Classrooms of varying sizes can accommodate 20–40 people for a seated lecture or class. Beverages are permitted.
Deaktor Terrace is an 81’ x 23’ outdoor space adjacent to Freehof Hall that is perfect for wedding ceremonies, small receptions, or cocktail parties. Tenting from an outside company can be retained at the renter’s expense.
Freehof Hall is our main banquet and reception space. The room can accommodate an estimated 400 guests for a seated reception or 300 guests with a reception and dance floor.
The Falk Library is a stately room well suited for meetings, presentations, and workshops, with accommodation for 35 people.
Levy Hall is perfect for events that require the use of a Blu-ray, DVD, CD, or VHS player and screen for audio-visual presentations and lectures. The room has two small balconies and can accommodate up to 280 people. Food and drink are not permitted inside Levy Hall.
The Lippman Library can be used for roundtable discussions, lectures, or meetings for groups of up to 40 people. Beverages are permitted.
The Multipurpose Room is ideal for children’s parties, meetings, workshops, and other gatherings. It can also accommodate approximately 40 people for a seated meal.
The Kamin Dining Room is a cozy and intimate space for sit-down breakfasts, brunches, luncheons, dinners, or meetings. The room can accommodate 15–25 guests.
The Biblical Botanical Garden is ideal for intimate weddings, cocktail parties, photo shoots, and meetings. It features a covered pavilion that blends seamlessly with its natural setting and offers a meandering path through a fully landscaped garden and peaceful water features.
Aaron Court
Deaktor Terrace
Aaron Court
Freehof Hall
Kamin Dining Room
Levy Chapel
Lippman Library
Frequently Asked Questions
All facility use must be appropriate to the mission of Beit Kulanu. Congregational services, educational programs, member life-cycle events, funerals, and Beit Kulanu activities take scheduling priority.
How long is the rental period?
Rental fees include up to four hours of use. If space is available, events may be extended for an additional fee of 25% of the room rental per hour. Additional staffing fees may also apply. All events must be finished by 11:00 p.m. To discuss extending your event, please contact the Events Director.
Can I use my own caterer?
Yes. You may use any caterer, provided they submit a current Allegheny County Health Permit and a Certificate of Liability Insurance with at least $1 million in coverage. The caterer’s information must be provided to the Director of Facilities at least three weeks before your event. A kitchen supervisor is required during all catered events, and the renter is responsible for the associated fee. Caterers are responsible for cleaning dishes and returning the kitchen to good order after the event.
Is a deposit required?
To reserve a room, a 50 percent (50%) room deposit and a signed contract must be received. One week before the event, the balance of your room rental charge is due. Additional costs such as kitchen usage fee, police, linens, etc. will be billed after your event.
What if my plans change and I need to cancel?
If you cancel 120 or more days before your event, we’ll happily refund your deposit. Because late cancellations make it difficult to rebook the space, deposits are nonrefundable within 120 days of the event.
Is parking available?
Yes. Our parking lot offers approximately 100 spaces. Because multiple activities may be scheduled at the same time, we recommend checking with the Director of Facilities when planning your event to confirm parking availability. Free street parking is also available in designated areas.
Can we have alcohol at our event?
Yes. Wine, champagne, and beer may be served at any event. Hard liquor is permitted only at evening events and may not be served during the day or on Shabbat. All alcohol must be served by a licensed caterer, and hard liquor must be dispensed by a bartender. If alcohol is served, a City of Pittsburgh police officer must be present, and the host is responsible for that cost. Caterers are responsible for ensuring that alcohol is not served to minors or over-served to guests.
Is smoking allowed?
No. Beit Kulanu is a non-smoking facility.
Rental Inquiry Form
Interested in hosting an event at Beit Kulanu? Complete the form below, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss availability, pricing, and the space that best fits your needs.