Host a Reception at Mount Sinai
Host Your Meal of Condolence at Mount Sinai Simi Valley
Let Us Support Your Family During This Sacred Time
Mount Sinai’s Simi Valley location is here to help you plan your reception with dignity and care. Our Ziegler Center provides a serene space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a peaceful view of the Santa Susana Mountains. It’s a perfect place to hold a reception after a service or unveiling, ensuring that you can focus on what truly matters—being with family and honoring your loved ones.
The Ziegler Center: A Sacred Space for Gathering
During your time of grief, hosting a large gathering in your home can feel overwhelming. Our bright and open facilities offer a welcoming environment that can comfortably accommodate your guests, providing a more suitable and less stressful alternative for your family’s meal of condolence.
The traditional s’udat havraah—the first meal served to mourners upon returning from the cemetery—becomes a time of comfort and connection when held in our peaceful setting. Our experienced staff understands the sensitivity required and will ensure every detail is handled with the utmost respect for Jewish traditions.
Flexible Service Times and Recommendations
Morning Service (10:00 AM): We recommend scheduling the funeral service at 10:00 AM. This timing provides ample opportunity for your gathering afterward, ensuring a peaceful and unhurried environment. It also allows sufficient time for clean-up before the park closes, maintaining the respectful atmosphere of the venue.
The Ziegler Center for Unveilings: For those wishing to host a reception after an unveiling, we suggest scheduling the unveiling ceremony before 1:00 PM. This ensures that the gathering can conclude by 4:00 PM, allowing our staff adequate time for clean-up and closing procedures.
Extended Hours Option: During the months of July and August, the Ziegler Center offers an extended hours option. For an additional fee, you can schedule your gathering to remain open until 6:00 PM—perfect for larger families or when relatives are traveling from afar.
Why Choose Our Facilities?
Close and Convenient
By choosing to hold your reception at our site, you simplify the logistics for everyone. Hosting your gathering on-site means friends and family can gather in one place, saving valuable time and avoiding the hassle of coordinating travel to multiple locations. When your family is grieving, the last thing you need is additional stress about logistics.
Comfort and Space
Our bright and open facilities offer a welcoming environment that can comfortably accommodate your guests. This provides a more suitable and less stressful alternative to hosting a large gathering in your home, allowing you to focus entirely on family and memories rather than worrying about space and preparation.
Beautiful, Tranquil Setting
Our Simi Valley location and Ziegler Center offer peaceful and comforting environments, perfect for gatherings of reflection and remembrance. The floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the serene Santa Susana Mountains, creating a naturally calming atmosphere that soothes the soul during times of grief.
Approved Vendors List
We provide a list of approved vendors, making it simple and easy to choose the right professionals for your event. This ensures quality service from caterers and professionals who understand Jewish traditions and helps you focus on what truly matters—being together and honoring your loved one’s memory.
Traditional Meal of Condolence (S’udat Havraah)
We understand the importance of the s’udat havraah in Jewish tradition. Our approved caterers can provide the traditional meal of comfort, including lentils, hard-boiled eggs, and bread—all foods that symbolize life and hope. Many families also choose to include beloved comfort foods like bagels and lox, creating a warm, familiar atmosphere that brings people together.
During this sacred meal, your family can share memories, find comfort in community, and begin the healing process together. The act of breaking bread with loved ones has always been central to Jewish mourning traditions, and our peaceful setting enhances this meaningful experience.
Ready to Plan Your Family’s Reception?
To learn more about hosting a shiva or gathering at our facilities, please contact us below. Our compassionate staff will help you arrange a traditional s’udat havraah in a serene setting, allowing your family to focus on healing while we handle the details with care and respect.
We are here to support you and your family during this time of remembrance and reflection.
Call (323) 769-1330 Request InformationOur Park is open Sunday through Friday. We are closed on Saturdays in observance of Shabbat.