Advisors Available 24/7  |  (323) 469-6000  |  CONTACT
https://mountsinaiparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/hero-prayers-scaled.jpg

Genizah

Genizah and Book Burials

Genizah means “reserved” or “hidden” in Hebrew, and is traditionally a place where Jews store sacred documents when they fall out of use.

As a service to the community and in accordance with Jewish tradition, Mount Sinai buries worn out siddurim (prayer books), Torah scrolls, tefellin and other sacred materials containing the Hebrew name of God in our parks. We do this to show respect for God’s holy name. Since 1999 all Mount Sinai book burials have taken place at Mount Sinai Simi Valley.

Please contact our Simi Valley park to schedule a drop off. Unfortunately we cannot accept drop offs without a scheduled appointment.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
info@mountsinaiparks.org
805-306-6407

Genizah books

Our Locations

Hollywood Hills

Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills

5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Get Directions
323-469-6000

Simi Valley

Mount Sinai Simi Valley

6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Get Directions
805-306-6407

Park Hours

Our cemeteries are open Sunday through Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closed every Saturday in observance of Shabbat

View Holiday Hours