23Jun
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13Jun
What happens if someone dies far away from home?
When a death occurs in another state or country, it can create additional stress for family members who are tasked with planning the funeral arrangements. Our community is spread throughout the world, and the modern way of life often sees families spread out across the globe. A death far from...
02Jun
Shabbat Shalom!
This week, we learn about what each of the tribes is expected to bring to the tabernacle. It is an amazing lesson in how our ancestors approached holiness, what they brought of their world and of themselves. May we all be blessed to belong to places that need us to...
25May
Shavuot Sameach!
What a blessing that we received the Torah at Sinai!!! May we all have a wonderful chag filled with learning and family. Shavuot sameach! Happy Shavuot!
22May
Happy Shavuot – Chag Sameach!
Wishing you a Happy Shavuot. Dear Friends, On behalf of everyone here at Chicago Jewish Funerals, we wanted to wish all of you and your families a Happy, Healthy, and Joyful Shavuot! As a reminder, if you need Yizkor candles, please pick one up at our Buffalo Grove Chapel or Skokie Chapel. Chag Sameach, David...
19May
Into the desert we go!
Into the desert we go! This week, we start a new book and chapter in our collective history. The desert is a place that neutralizes our intake and cleans us. May we all have a Shabbat Shalom and listen to the silence around us and May it give us clarity!
12May
Shabbat Shalom
This week we learn about how to take care of and love the earth and to let it rest.Shabbat shalom from this beautiful banana flower!
05May
Shabbat Shalom!!
This week, we discuss in parashat Emor the details of being holy. May we all look into ourselves and find how we bring holiness to this world this Shabbat. Shabbat shalom!!
28Apr
Shabbat Shalom!
It is from this weeks parsha, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, that Hillel said that the entire Torah can be summed up into the words, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It is our great honor or privilege to strive to serve all of our neighbors as we would our own families and love each...
21Apr
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!