Dear Friends, This Chanukah may the growing light of the menorah inspire us to bring warmth, kindness and hope into the world. Together, let’s illuminate the darkness and celebrate the miracles that surround us. Wishing you a joyous and bright Chanukah. Warmly, David I. Jacobson Founder, Chicago Jewish Funerals
Israeli artist are coming to visit! Come support Israeli artists and gallery owners who have traveled from Israel to display and sell their beautiful art, handmade jewelry, and Judaica. Despite these difficult times, these Israeli artist are so excited to be able to share an important part of Israeli...
Join Rabbi Barry Schechter at Congregation Kol Emeth for an afternoon of Jewish Humor and Stories!
Chicago Jewish Funerals was proud to sponsor this year’s Gather & Grow - Kavod v'Nichum Conference, in Ojai, California, which brought together professionals and volunteers devoted to Jewish end-of-life care and tradition. Funeral Director Bill Rubin represented our team, engaging in meaningful learning and collaboration with 129 colleagues from across North...
2025 NFDA Expo with The Wilbert Group - David Jacobson, Chicago Jewish Funerals
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Noach, reminds us of the power of renewal and responsibility. After the flood, God places a rainbow in the sky—a promise of hope and a call for humanity to live with compassion, integrity, and care for one another. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we are inspired by...
Bereshit — Genesis 1:1–6:8 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” From that first moment of creation, light entered the darkness — reminding us that even the smallest act of care can illuminate someone’s world.
As we gather in our sukkot, open to the sky yet surrounded by love, we are reminded that life’s truest shelter is found in community and kindness. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor this sacred balance — offering comfort and connection through every season of life. Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Yom Kippur reminds us of the fragility and preciousness of life. It is a time to honor memory, repair what is broken, and embrace the chance to begin again. May this day help us to reflect, bring meaning, comfort, and blessing to us and those we hold dear. Wishing you...
This weeks torah portion Nitzavim reminds us that “all of you stand together” — a vision of community that stretches across generations. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor that vision by standing with families at every step, weaving past, present, and future into sacred remembrance.
