Jewish Home in Reseda to Hold Mother’s Day Gala

It’s touted as the biggest Mother’s Day celebration in the world, and it’s happening today at the Jewish Home for the Aging’s Eisenberg Village Campus in Reseda.

More than 2,000 people--including celebrities Martin Landau, Mary Hart and Renee Taylor--are expected at the festivities that will include brunch, music, comedy and a magic performance.

The celebration, in its second year, attracted 1,500 people last year.

Relatives of Jewish Home residents are traveling from as far away as New Jersey and Florida to attend the celebration, said Jewish Home spokesman Michael Turner.

“With some families, we’re getting three and four generations coming together,” Turner said. “We have great-grandchildren who are 3 or 4 years old and great-grandparents who are 90 or 100.”

The appeal of the mass Mother’s Day celebration is the convenience, Turner said.

“When you have mothers who are in their 80s or 90s and are in wheelchairs or walkers, it’s difficult to take them to a restaurant. . . . This way, you can all have lunch with Mom at her home.”

Tickets are $10 for guests 12 and older. Younger guests are free.

The celebration will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Eisenberg Village Campus, 18855 Victory Blvd.

For information, call Turner at the Jewish Home, (818) 774-3336.