Shabbat Shalom
This Shabbat, we welcome in the new month of Iyar, the month of healing. May we all have a chodesh tov and relaxing Shabbat!
21Apr
18Apr
Give a listen!
Recently, Chicago Jewish Funerals founder David I. Jacobson had the opportunity to discuss his life-affirming work in funeral service with Daniel Lazar on his podcast, "For a Living". To listen to the episode, use the player above. For more details about the podcast, click here.
14Apr
Shabbat Shalom!
This week, after a week in which we eat in a special way that ignites memory, we receive a set of laws for how to eat ethically. Laws surrounding food allow us an opportunity to be intentionally grateful for each and every item that arrives to our plate. May we...
11Apr
Chag Sameach!
Chag sameach! As this festival comes to a close, we wish all of you a wonderful journey into the new season, the adventure of becoming a peoplehood and enjoying our newfound freedom.
07Apr
Shabbat Shalom!!!!
Shabbat shalom!!!! We hope that everyone is feeling free and enjoying this holiday.
05Apr
Wishing you a Happy Passover!!!
Dear Friends, On behalf of everyone at Chicago Jewish Funerals, we want to wish all of you and your families a healthy, peaceful and meaningful Passover. Just as a reminder, if you need Yizkor candles, they are available at the Buffalo Grove Chapel or the Skokie Chapel. Chag Sameach, David Jacobson & Everyone at...
24Mar
Shabbat Shalom!
Happy new month and new book of Torah! This Shabbat is filled with new beginnings. Shabbat shalom!
10Mar
Shabbat Shalom!
Shabbat shalom! May we be concentrated on what is truly holy to us this week, and not let ourselves get sidetracked with unimportant matters in our lives.
24Feb
Shabbat Shalom
This week, we hear about the intricate decor of the tabernacle. Though we don’t have the tabernacle anymore, may we find beauty in all places and treat it with holiness! Shabbat shalom!
22Feb
“Too much crinkle, enough with the crinkle!”
Our founder David Jacobson sits down with a family member to address a concern from a loved one’s recent funeral. The wrappers on our mints were too loud and distracting when opened during the eulogy. David samples different mints in a search to find the perfect wrapper. At Chicago Jewish...