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The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Montreal | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue is an active congregation and event venue at 4894 Saint-Kevin Avenue in Montreal. Its official website includes dedicated pages for weddings and reception halls, confirming that couples can enquire about holding wedding celebrations on the property.

For couples comparing a Montreal synagogue wedding venue, the practical appeal is the combination of worship spaces, four air-conditioned reception halls, separate cocktail and holding areas, and a bridal room. The official information supports weddings and related celebrations, but couples should contact the synagogue directly to confirm religious requirements, date availability, costs and the spaces appropriate for their guest count.

Services and specialization

The synagogue presents its Mashaal Sanctuary, lobbies, halls and bridal room as wedding facilities. Its wedding page says it offers styling options, services and planning resources, while the reception-halls page confirms that the property can host weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers and other formal or casual events.

Ceremony settings include the Mashaal Sanctuary and Iny Chapel. The official site describes the Mashaal Sanctuary as its principal sanctuary, seating more than 500 people, and the Iny Chapel as seating more than 160. These figures describe seating in the worship spaces rather than reception dining capacity.

Wedding arrangements and availability enquiries
Sanctuary and chapel ceremony spaces
Four air-conditioned reception halls
Separate cocktail and holding areas
Bridal room and venue floor plans
Choice of caterer, subject to confirming current venue requirements

Spaces and documented capacities

The four reception halls serve different event sizes. Lawee Hall is listed for 150 to 380 seated dinner guests with a dance floor, or 500 without one. It includes a stage suitable for an orchestra, band or DJ, plus bar areas inside and outside the hall. Its dedicated page gives a floor area of 4,661 square feet.

Aintabi Hall is listed for 80 to 180 seated dinner guests with a dance floor, or 220 without. Battat Hall accommodates up to 70 dinner guests with a buffet, or 90 without. Chevra Chaas is listed for 120 people with a dance floor, or 150 without. The synagogue cautions that capacity varies with the selected setup, so these figures should be treated as planning ranges rather than guaranteed wedding capacities.

Lawee Hall: 150–380 seated dinner guests with a dance floor
Aintabi Hall: 80–180 seated dinner guests with a dance floor
Battat Hall: up to 70 dinner guests with buffet
Chevra Chaas: 120 people with a dance floor

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is located in Montreal, Quebec. The official site does not publish a broader service radius, transportation plan, parking information or accommodation partnerships.

It may suit couples seeking a synagogue ceremony and indoor reception spaces at one address, as well as celebrations ranging from smaller dinners to several hundred seated guests. Couples whose plans depend on particular religious practices, officiants or marriage eligibility should discuss those matters with the synagogue before treating the venue as a confirmed match.

Couples planning a synagogue wedding in Montreal
Guest lists that fit one of the documented hall configurations
Couples who want to select their own caterer
Events requiring a sanctuary, reception hall and bridal room on one property

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include multiple ceremony and reception spaces, a choice of caterer, floor plans with suggested layouts, a bridal room, and halls covering several guest-count ranges. The main sanctuary and two large reception halls are on the same level and accessible by ramps, according to the official reception-halls page.

Several planning details remain unpublished. The official pages do not provide wedding packages, menus, bar rules, rental inclusions, parking details, curfews or a complete accessibility description. They also do not explain eligibility requirements for marrying at the synagogue. These are evidence gaps to clarify directly, not indications that the services are unavailable.

Confirmed: four reception halls plus sanctuary and chapel options
Confirmed: clients may work with a caterer of their choice
Confirm: which spaces and routes meet each guest's accessibility needs
Confirm: religious, catering, bar, décor, music and scheduling requirements

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official reception-halls page refers generally to additional services or supplies being available at a reasonable price, but it provides no current rental fee, minimum spend, deposit, tax, gratuity or wedding-package total.

Couples should request a written quotation tied to the date, selected rooms, guest count and layout. The quotation should distinguish venue rental from catering, staffing, security, rentals, setup, cleanup and any clergy-related arrangements.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Ask whether rates differ by hall, day or season
Request deposit, payment and cancellation terms
Confirm which furniture, floor plans, staffing and equipment are included

Contact and booking

For wedding availability and arrangements, the official wedding page directs couples to the booking manager at 514-737-3695, extension 115. The same page says couples seeking the Rabbi and Hazan's presence should call 514-737-3695, extension 109.

The reception-halls page also identifies extension 115 for appointments and availability. Begin with the date, estimated attendance, ceremony needs and preferred reception layout so the venue can identify an appropriate space. Information in this profile was last reviewed on August 8, 2026.

General telephone: 514-737-3695
Wedding booking and availability: extension 115
Rabbi and Hazan arrangements: extension 109
Official website: https://www.thespanish.org/

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, arrange a venue discussion or tour and verify that the desired ceremony and reception rooms are available for the full event schedule. Ask the coordinator to confirm the permitted guest count for the proposed tables, dance floor, stage, bars and service areas rather than relying only on a room's maximum figure.

Couples should also confirm religious prerequisites and officiant arrangements, approved catering requirements, kitchen access, alcohol service, décor and chuppah rules, music limits, vendor access times, cleanup responsibilities and accessibility. Obtain all costs, deadlines, cancellation terms and required insurance in writing.

Exact date and access hours
Ceremony eligibility and clergy availability
Final room layout and safe guest capacity
Catering, kitchen and alcohol policies
Accessibility, parking and guest arrival details
All fees, taxes, deposits and cancellation conditions

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Frequently asked questions

Can couples use their own caterer at The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue?

The official reception-halls page says clients can work with the caterer of their choice. Couples should still confirm any current approval process, kosher or kitchen requirements, insurance rules and service charges before contracting a caterer.

How many wedding guests can the synagogue accommodate?

Capacity depends on the selected room and layout. Lawee Hall is listed for 150 to 380 seated dinner guests with a dance floor, Aintabi Hall for 80 to 180, Battat Hall for up to 70 with buffet, and Chevra Chaas for 120. The venue says capacities vary by setup.

Who handles wedding bookings and clergy arrangements?

The official wedding page directs availability and wedding-arrangement enquiries to 514-737-3695, extension 115. It lists extension 109 for arranging the presence of the Rabbi and Hazan.