Weddings & Events

Steve Cook, Neira Jackson, Mike Solomonov, and Caitlin McMillan of Lilah

Introducing Lilah at The Weitzman
Events & Catering by CookNSolo

Beginning in May 2024, Lilah Events—the events company from Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s hospitality group, CookNSolo—is now the in-house events and catering partner of The Weitzman.

About Lilah Events

Lilah Events—the events company from Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s hospitality group, CookNSolo—is now the in-house events and catering partner of the The Weitzman!

As events and catering partner of The Weitzman, Lilah offers customizable menus that showcase CookNSolo’s hit dishes, from fresh pita and hummus, to skewers of kebabs hot off the charcoal grill, and coffee-braised brisket with cardamom and apple. Lilah at The Weitzman is overseen by longtime CookNSolo veterans Director of Events Neira Jackson and Culinary Director Caitlin McMillan.

Clients seeking to host kosher functions at the Museum will be able to enjoy CookNSolo menus in collaboration with high-quality kosher caterers, providing a seamless experience for planning elevated events in accordance with Jewish dietary laws. Click here to learn more about Lilah.

Toll Terrace overlooking Independence Mall (by Tania Lezak)

Host your next event at The Weitzman

Located on the most historic square mile in the country, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is an architectural landmark that boasts 20,000 square feet of multi-purpose event space across five floors. The flagship space is a 7,000 square foot ballroom with seating for 500 (reception for up to 700), floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, and the adjoining Toll Terrace. The indoor-outdoor space overlooks Independence Mall—the most historic square mile in the country—and offers a one-of-a-kind, panoramic view of the Philadelphia skyline.

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Included in Every Rental

  • Creative and flexible menu planning
  • Personal attention through entire event planning and production process
  • Use of our dance floor, stage, tables, and white wooden Chiavari chairs with cushions
  • Use of the Museum’s ketubah gallery for the marriage contract signing ceremony
  • Convenient, discounted parking at the Bourse garage located just one block from the Museum, and plenty of parking in the area.

Available Discounts

Kashrut/Jewish Dietary Laws

  • Clients seeking to host kosher functions at the Museum will be able to enjoy CookNSolo menus in collaboration with high-quality kosher caterers, providing a seamless experience for planning elevated events in accordance with Jewish dietary laws.

Our Incredible Event Spaces

Contact us at events@theweitzman.org today to learn more about the many spaces throughout the Museum available to rent.

Click here to download a one-page overview of our available spaces.

For more images, please view our image gallery below.

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The Moment Music Stood Still: The Nova Music Festival Exhibition

Experience the acclaimed Nova Music Festival Exhibition at The Weitzman.
Now through October 13.
Advance reservations strongly recommended. Hours vary daily. Closed October 12.

For one week only, the pop-up, traveling version of The Moment Music Stood Still: The Nova Music Festival Exhibition includes both interior and exterior installations aimed at memorializing the victims of the Hamas-led massacre, including personal belongings of festivalgoers, such as burned cars, bullet-riddled structures, and objects left behind by survivors of the attack at the Nova Music Festival. 

Reserve your tickets now.
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