2025 NFDA Expo
2025 NFDA Expo with The Wilbert Group - David Jacobson, Chicago Jewish Funerals
31Oct
17Oct
Bereshit — Genesis 1:1–6:8
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.
10Oct
Chag Sukkot Sameach!
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!
01Oct
Wishing you a meaningful fast and a G’mar Chatimah Tovah
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...
15Sep
Wishing you the best for 5786
To our community, As we celebrate our 28th year of serving the community, we would like to wish you and your families a safe, meaningful, and healthy New Year! Chicago Jewish Funerals has Yizkor candles and calendars available for anyone who would like. Please stop by one of our Chapels in Skokie...
15Aug
Parashat Eikev
In Parashat Eikev, Moshe reminds the Israelites that their blessings come not from perfection, but from God’s love and promises. Even in times of abundance, we are called to remember, to be grateful, and to keep our hearts open. This Shabbat, may we honor our blessings through faithfulness, love, and...
08Aug
Shabbat Shalom
In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Va’etchanan, we hear Moses’ heartfelt plea and are reminded of the power of memory, revelation, and the Shema’s eternal call to listen and love. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor each voice and story with the same reverence we give to tradition and legacy.
05Aug
Phoebe Jacobson
Chicago Jewish Funerals and the Jacobson family mourn the loss and celebrate the life of the most wonderful dog in the world, Phoebe Jacobson. Phoebe was an extremely special soul who touched the lives of many. She served with pride and calmness of spirit as the CJF therapy dog and comforted...
01Aug
Shabbat shalom!
This week we begin a new book, the final book, our retelling. As Shabbat comes out, we also reach the peak of our period of mourning for both Temples and other tragedies in our history. May we feel the space between the pain and the new beginning this Shabbat. Shabbat shalom!
18Jul
Shabbat Shalom
This week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, tells us that even Moses—our greatest leader—took the time to think about who would lead after him. He didn’t delay. He asked G‑d to help him prepare. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we see this as a powerful reminder: preparing for what comes next is not just...