VENUES
The Benson Hotel
309 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503-219-6708
bensonhotel.com
The Benson Hotel’s event spaces are perfect for bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings and celebrations of all kinds for up to 400. On the National Register of Historic Places, named The Oregonian’s 2012 Best Hotel-Staff Pick and awarded TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence, this is the ideal setting for your next event.
Mark Spencer Hotel
409 SW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
503-224-3293
markspencer.com
The Mark Spencer’s desirable downtown location on the streetcar line can accommodate up to 200 guests in the new Nortonia Ballroom. Catering is provided by the hotel’s preferred caterer, though offsite catering is permitted for a fee. You also can arrange a block of guest rooms for out-of-town guests.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
Contact: Bethany West
bwest@oregonjcc.org
503-244-0111
oregonjcc.org
“The living room of the Jewish community” is a popular venue for bar and bat mitzvah celebrations. From services to pool parties and dance parties, the MJCC provides a versatile space, catering and access to everything necessary to create an amazingly memorable experience for the bar/bat mitzvah.
B’nai B’rith Camp
Lincoln City, OR
Max Barenberg, Rentals and Retreats Manager
mbarenberg@bbcamp.org
503-319-9126
bbcamp.org/rentals
B’nai mitzvot at BB Camp are special. Our lake-front amphitheater is perfect for your morning service. The Dining Hall and Mercaz Center are perfect for a dance party. Lodging options ensure all your guests are comfortable, and our kosher catering hits the spot. Enjoy a pool, canoeing and zip line.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Vacations
Contact: Ellen Paderson
ellenp1@comcast.net
508-238-4088
barmitzvahvacations.com
Destination bar or bat mitzvahs fit the needs for many families. Celebrate in a historic synagogue, on a cruise or in an exotic location. We handle travel arrangements; coordinate arrangements for the service including a Torah, prayer books and officiant; and can arrange tutors who work through Skype or FaceTime.
Hilton Portland
921 SW Sixth Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
Contact: Amy Baldwin
PDXPH-weddings@hilton.com
503-721-2893
portland.hilton.com
Invite as many guests as you would like to your bar or bat mitzvah. Highly regarded as the showcase space, the octagonal Pavilion Ballroom provides a beautiful setting for services and parties. Trust our full-service banquet team to create menus catered to your taste for as many as 4,000 guests.
Opal 28
510 NE 28th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
Contact: Margot Feves
971-544-7324
opal28.com
This intimate venue featuring modern charm inside a vintage building has a 125-person capacity with two main rooms, bar, outside patio and guestrooms. Catering, rentals and décor; outside vendors welcome. Party options include DJ dances, popcorn bars, photo booths, food carts, seated or buffet dinners, sushi rolling and dessert stations.
Vendors
Rob Pro Photo
3760 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
Rob Lindemann
Rob@RobProPhoto.com
503-679-6412
RobProPhoto.com
Professional Photography and Custom Print Services: Serving all types of clients. No job too big or too small. Contact Rob Pro Photo today!
Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
110 SE Caruthers
Portland, OR 97214
Contact: Morgan Knorr
mknorr@portlandspirit.com
503-224-3900
800-224-3901
PortlandSpirit.com
Portland Spirit vessels are a uniquely impressive venue to celebrate a bar/bat mitzvah. We can host from 1 to 400 guests. All our vessels have an onboard galley with an executive chef who sources local NW cuisine. We have a variety of menu options to choose from.
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison
Portland, OR 97205
503-553-5429
providenceparkpdx.com
Providence Park offers a unique and exciting venue to host your next private event! Don’t let the Oregon weather deter you; the stadium is an indoor and outdoor facility for events throughout the year. We offer professional and experienced event managers to help make your event special and memorable!
