Our largest event space, The Sam L. Cohen Community Hall accommodates up to 150 people theater style and up to 96 people banquet style. Its features include a built-in screen and projector as well as a fully integrated audio system. Additional features include a speaker’s podium and both wired and wireless microphones. The Sam L. Cohen Community Hall has a built in partition making this space perfect for large conferences, parties or smaller more intimate events.

Capacity: 150 theater / 96 banquet

Dimensions: 60' x 65'

Sq ft: 3,900

The Albert Glickman Board Room accommodates up to 20 people. Its features include multiple electrical outlets and data ports, teleconference capabilities, a whiteboard and a mounted 70” screen television for presentations. The Albert Glickman Board Room has large floor to ceiling windows that provide ample natural light and offers movable tables that allow setup flexibility. The Albert Glickman Board Room is perfect for executive meetings, group discussions or lunch meetings.

Capacity: 20

Dimensions: 17' x 27'

Sq ft: 463

The Moser Family Library accommodating up to 25 people. Its features include a built-in screen and projector as well as a whiteboard. With movable tables that allow versatile setups, this intimate space is ideal for community group gatherings, lunch meetings or small baby showers.

Capacity: 20-25

Dimensions: 27' x 23'

Sq ft: 632

Located on the edge of the property the Great Lawn & Activity Space accommodates a 20x40 tent and extra space for outdoor activities. This space is well suited for cocktail receptions, small dinner gatherings or just a play space for the kids in your event.

All rental spaces (with the exception of the lawn) are equipped with audio visual systems, including large screens or projectors.

All events require a $500 non-refundable deposit at the time of contract signing to reserve the space. Placement and location of all tables and equipment must be agreed on ahead of time; room set up is included in rental fee. 

Items such as table linens, TVs, video screens, flip charts, and microphones are available for a nominal charge.

All events require a $500 non-refundable deposit at the time of contract signing to reserve the space.

Lessee shall provide a certificate of insurance from an insurance company licensed in Maine and otherwise reasonably acceptable to the Lessor, naming Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine as additional insured, evidencing public liability for bodily injury and property damage occurring on or about the Facilities and/or any portion of Jewish Community Alliance for $1,000,000.00. The certificate of insurance must be received 30 days prior to Date of Event

Access to the venue before agreed upon rental hours is subject to availability and may incur additional fees

Standard curfew for private events is 11:00 PM. All event times must be worked out in advance of executing a rental agreement.

The JCA Facility is handicapped accessible; if an attendee is in need of special accommodations please inform us and we can apprise you of the options available.

The JCA is a non-smoking and non-vaping venue.

Our parking lot is located behind our building, at 1342 Congress St. During business hours, please do not park in the adjacent lot (dentist office at 1330 Congress St) or at the Westgate Shopping Plaza, as they have posted signage that non-customers will be towed. If the JCA parking lot is full, parking is available on the neighboring streets. You may also park in the lot at 1330 Congress during non-business hours ONLY (i.e. after 5 PM on weekdays or during weekends).