Event Planning
📋 Temple Event Planning Checklist
Planning an event at Temple Emanuel Sinai? Use this checklist to stay on track. Most items link to more details or required forms. If you have questions at any stage, please email office@emanuelsinai.org.
✅ Required Planning Steps
🧠 Review Event Planning Overview
🔗 Learn more about planning events at TES »
Before you start, review how to set goals, define your planning team, and identify key roles.
🗓️ Set the Date
Contact office@emanuelsinai.org to choose a date and time that doesn’t conflict with other events or holidays.
🚫 Please note that the office and building are generally closed on Tuesdays.
🪑 Building Setup and Technology
Review the building use information
Submit the Room Setup Form » with your layout needs (tables, chairs, tech, etc.)
Submit the Audio/Visual form with your technology needs
📝 Define the Plan
Create a simple timeline or outline of your event
🔄 Day-of Event Tips »: Set-up help, volunteer check-ins, keeping things running smoothly
🎉 Wrap-Up Suggestions »: Clean-up, thank-you emails, post-event notes
💰 Budget
Fill out the Budget Spreadsheet »
Email your completed budget to office@emanuelsinai.org
Ideally submit at least 4 weeks before your event
Need help? Reach out to the office for guidance.
🍽️ Food Planning
Review the TES Food Policy » before planning meals/snacks
📣 Publicity & Communication
Submit the Event Publicity Form »
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