Men Who Cook

The Men Who Cook are the right guys to make your special day extra special.

Celebrate your simcha with us…

The Jewish way – with good food and community

Whether you choose an outside caterer, our Men Who Cook team, or a “do it yourself” event, Congregation Sons of Israel in Upper Nyack wants to host your Simcha on our beautiful “estate” grounds in our beautiful, recently renovated social hall. Our rabbi and cantor also want to work with you to make the event most meaningful.

Call our office manager, Francine, at 845-358-3767, who will further direct and assist you.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

A Kiddush/Luncheon celebrates a birthday, anniversary, auf ruf,brit milah, baby naming, bar or bat-mitzvah, retirement, graduation, promotion, engagement, wedding, new home, a commemoration of a yahrzeit and more…

Food brought into the synagogue must be kosher and from a source approved by the Rabbi.

  • OUR LIST OF APPROVED CATERERS DOES CHANGE, SO PLEASE CHECK WITH THE RABBI BEFORE MAKING YOUR PLANS, or if you would like approval for a caterer not listed below.

  • Please remember that the food served at a Saturday Kiddush may be Pareve or Dairy.

  • Food served at a Saturday Kiddush Luncheon may be Pareve, Dairy or Meat.

Approved Kosher Bakeries & Caterers

  • Al Di La Pizzeria & Bistro | 455 Route 306, Wesley Hills, NY 10952 | 845-354-2672

  • Above And Beyond Catering | 70 Cortland Ave, Dumont, NJ 07628 | 201-746-6161

  • Art Café [in our kitchen] | 65 S Broadway Nyack, NY | 845-353-4230

  • Babka Paradise | 11 NY-340, Orangeburg, NY 10962 | 845-535-1626

  • Bruncheese Kosher | 35 Jefferson Ave, Spring Valley, NY 10977 | 845-354-2532

  • Carousel Bakery | 5 Seeger Drive Nanuet, NY | 845-627-2323

  • Chickies | 172A W Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ | 201-266-6033

  • CoBea Coffee | 368 New Hempstead Rd #4, New City, NY 10956 | 845-708-7277

  • Chopstix | 172 W. Englewood Avenue Teaneck, NJ | 201-833-0200

  • Epstiens of Hartsdale | 387 N Central Ave Hartsdale, NY 10530 | 914-428-5320

  • Evergreen Monsey | 59 NY-59, Monsey, NY 10952 | 845-352-4400

  • Evergreen Uptown | 1581 US-202, Pomona, NY 10970 | 845-352-4400

  • Glauber’s | 126 Maple Ave, Spring Valley NY | 845-352-4683

  • Kosher Nosh | 894 Prospect Street Glen Rock, NJ | 201-445-1186

  • Ma’adan Catering | 446 Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 07666 | 201-692-0192

  • Main Event | 38 Forest Avenue Englewood, NJ | 201-894-8710

  • New City Kosher Deli | 282 South Main Street New City, NY | 845-639-4943

  • Pride Caterers | Marty Grossel: 201-410-3278 or Robert Fine: 201-819-2650

  • Rockland Bakery [Breads only – all cakes are considered dairy] |Nanuet, NY | 845-623-5800

  • Rosebud Caterers - Stuart Appelbaum | 922 Route 9W Congers, NY | 845-268-9673

  • Route 306 Southern BBQ | 455 Route 306 Wesley Hills, NY 10952 | 845-362-1019 | Fax 362-0549

  • Wesley Kosher | 455 Route 306 Monsey, NY | 845-364-7217

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Sponsor a Kiddush

  • Three Start Kiddush Luncheon

    Three Star Luncheon | Serves 30-45 People

    Cost $359.00

    Includes:

    • Dressed green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers

    • Egg salad

    • Tuna salad

    • One hot pasta dish (or soup)

    • Hummus and chips

    • Pizza bagels (if school is open)

    • Assorted loaves of bread and challah

    • Cream cheese

    • Apple pie and cookies

    • Assorted fruits of the season

    • Wine, juice, soda, milk, and water

    • Paper goods and set-up (add $25)

  • Deluxe Luncheon

    Deluxe Luncheon | Serves 50 – 60 People

    Costs $672.00

    Offers everything is the Three Star Luncheon plus:

    • Enhanced green salad and a second salad

    • Eggplant salad

    • Guacamole

    • Three kinds of cream cheese

    • Whitefish salad

    • Assorted cheeses with crackers

    • Inscribed ½ sheet cake

    • Ice Cream

    • Paper goods and set-up (add $50)

    … you come and be a guest

  • Premier Luncheon

    Premier Luncheon | Serves 60 – 80 People

    Costs $858.00

    Included Everything in the Deluxe Luncheon PLUS:

    • Enhanced Deluxe salad plus a second salad

    • Babaganoush

    • Mango salsa and chips

    • Gefilte Fish

    • Lox platter

    • Herring in cream or wine sauce

    • A variety of ice cream flavors

    • A second pie or cake inscribed

    • Cookies or rugalach

    • Paper goods/set-up (add $75)

  • Baked Salmon

    Hot Dishes - $60.00 Each

    You can add a hot dish to any of the Men Who Cook luncheons for an additional $60.00 per 9 x 13 trays.

    It is suggested that you add a tray per 10 additional guests

    • Baked Ziti

    • Lasagna

    • Macaroni and Cheese

    • Pasta Puttanesca

    • Pasta Primavera

    • Blintzes – cheese or fruit

    • French Toast

    • Baked Salmon (2 Suggested if more than 60 people come)

  • Do it Yourself Kiddush

    “Do It Yourself” Kiddush Luncheon

    Francine (845-358-3767) will put you in contact with someone who will go over the Kashrut and kitchen requirements of what you choose to do.

Call Francine in the office – at 845-358-3767 to arrange this with the Men Who Cook. 

Please Note:

  • Substitutions may be required.

  • Let us know about any special dietary requests.

  • We are not permitted to sell liquor; please discuss with us BYOB.

  • These prices include the charge for the social hall, set up, and clean up after services on Shabbat. 

    • A gratuity for the caretakers is appreciated and appropriate. There is a nominal fee if you want to use our facilities at other times.

  • There is a nominal fee if you want to use our facilities at other times.

  • Our Rental Agreement can be found at https://www.csinyack.org/our-space.

Enjoy your simcha!!!

Count your blessings, not your calories.