Facilities

Congregation Temple Israel is the perfect venue to host all of your simchas and special occasions.
Find out more below and envision the personalized event spaces that we have to offer!

WHAT TYPES OF EVENTS COULD BE HOSTED AT TI?
JEWISH LIFECYCLE EVENTS 
Brit Milah (Bris)
Hebrew naming
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Wedding (ceremony and/or reception)
Shiva reception

CELEBRATIONS
Birthday party
Graduation party
Engagement party
Anniversary party
Holiday celebrations
Family reunions

NONPROFIT
Holiday party
Meeting
Fundraising event
Events may require approval by TI’s Board of Trustees.

SPACE OPTIONS
ISSERMAN AUDITORIUM
Located in the heart of the facility directly across from our commercial kitchen, the Isserman’s vast, open floor plan accommodates up to 425 people. This space is perfect for large events.

SHOENBERG FOYER & EDISON BRIDGE
The Shoenberg Foyer and Edison Bridge are more intimate spaces located near our commercial kitchen. The Shoenberg accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a walkout outdoor patio to enjoy. The Bridge can hold up to 100 people and features glass walls on the north and south side to enjoy the beautiful view of our campus. These spaces can be rented individually or as one larger L-shaped space.

KRIEGSHABER FOYER & HANDELMAN GATHERING SPACE
The Kriegshaber Foyer and Handelman Gathering Space surround the entrances to the Gall Sanctuary and are perfect for informal gatherings. The L-shaped area features comfortable couches, small tables with chairs, and other intimate seating areas that give this area a family room feel for a relaxed and warm experience. We offer the opportunity to serve beverages and appetizers.

GALL FAMILY SANCTUARY & MAY CHAPEL
The Gall Family Sanctuary is our larger and more formal seated space and can accommodate 350 guests. Our May Chapel is an intimate space with room for up to 165 attendees. Each space is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies, film screenings, meetings, presentations, or panel discussions.
This space is for Temple Israel members only.

THE MUSCLE ROOM
Our indoor playground, coined the Muscle Room, is an incredible birthday party space for kids. The room features climbers, tricycles, toys, and more, and our staff can help you create a table set up that meets your unique party needs.

OUTDOOR SPACES
Garden: TI offers the Nackman Garden, a beautifully maintained area surrounded by greenery and flowers, which accommodates 100 guests either seated or standing. This space is perfect for smaller wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions.
Pavilion: The Freund Pavilion, a fenced-in and shaded outdoor area located at the Spoede Rd. entrance can seat 30 people at one time. The Pavilion and larger surrounding area is a great space for events with children, such as family reunions or summer celebrations, as there is a large playground and lots of lush lawn for playing outdoor games.
Pool: Our inground pool is available for rent beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day. The pool is surrounded by a fenced-in pool deck with plenty of room for up to 60 guests.

MEETING SPACES
We have several rooms throughout the facility to host meetings and small group activities with a multitude of seating, technology, and refreshment arrangements. Depending on the size of your guest list, we can choose a room and layout that accommodates your needs.

CATERING
Temple Israel has an in-house commercial kitchen, and our staff can help you coordinate catering needs.

COST
Temple Israel facilities are available to members to use for celebrations and simchas at special rates. The facilities may also be available to 501(c)3 organizations and institutions to use for civic and philanthropic purposes at non-member prices.

MORE INFO/RESERVE A SPACE
Emily Trent
Events & Administrative Coordinator 
etrent@ti-stl.org 
314-432-8050