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Happy Simchat Torah!

Happy Simchat Torah! Just like this smiling Alpaca, may we all rejoice in the beautiful gift of Torah. It is a blessing to have such holy teachings to live by, especially when we engage in the living and learning together as a community. Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom!

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Please welcome our new apprentice!

This week we officially recognize and welcome Hanne Hess as our new funeral director’s apprentice. With her many years of cemetery experience, Hanne has been and will continue to be an exceptional member of Chicago Jewish Funerals in her new role. Thank you Hanne! And thank you to all the...

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Gmar hatima tova!

On this special Shabbat of repentance, we remember that in order to continue to bloom and thrive, we must connect deeply to our roots, our pasts and our selves. What keeps you grounded? Shabbat shalom and May we all be written in the book of life. Gmar hatima tova!

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Shabbat Shalom

This week, we are warned by the Torah of the implications and laws of war. We are reminded this week and always, that even when there is conflict amongst us, there are ways to handle ourselves and treat our surroundings. May we all maintain peace within our homes and communities...

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Chodesh tov!

Chodesh tov! A good new month! We have just entered the month of Elul, the final month of the Jewish calendar. This month, we begin to look deeper into ourselves and prepare for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.May we all have a meaningful month and a Shabbat shalom!

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2022-2024 CJF Calendars are still available!

As the High Holidays approach, we have more of our 2022-2024 "Caring for a Quarter of a Century" calendars available at both our Skokie and Buffalo Grove Chapels. If you did not receive a calendar last year, stop by one of our locations or fill out the form below to have...

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Shabbat Shalom!

We are so humbled to have celebrated 26 years of service this month. We are grateful to all of the caring and committed staff that works around the clock to serve our community with all of their hearts and souls. We are so lucky to be trusted to care for...

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