In this week's torah portion Beha’alotecha (Numbers 8:1–12:16), the Israelites follow a cloud — a sign from G-d guiding them through uncertain terrain. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we are honored to walk with families during their own sacred journeys, offering clarity, dignity, and compassion every step of the way. Shabbat Shalom.
Shabbat Shalom! Come see us this Sunday, June 8 at the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival. Stop by our table to say hello, pick up a yahrzeit candle, and de-stress with one of our amazing stress balls. We look forward to seeing you there! https://jewishfestival.org
This Shabbat, we remember founder David’s big brother Michael, who’s parsha is Pekudei. Michael, we miss your energy, your color and your passion every day. Shabbat shalom.
Chicago Jewish Funerals is proud to share that our founder, David Jacobson, will be honored with the 2025 Anita and Barry Kinzbrunner Award. The award is presented by Neshama - Association of Jewish Chaplains. This prestigious award recognizes David's lifelong commitment to Jewish life and chaplaincy. We invite the community to join us...
This week we receive the 10 commandments! We would like to share a favorite poem of ours by Yehuda Amichai on this subject: My father was God and didn’t know it. He gave me the Ten Commandments not in thunder and not in anger, not in fire and not in a cloud, but gently and...
From a distance everything looks like a miracle but up close even a miracle doesn’t appear so. Even someone who crossed the Red Sea when it split only saw the sweaty back of the one in front of him and the motion of his big legs, and at most, a...
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
This week, we see the pain separation within families, how much havoc anger can wreck when unchecked. This is a reminder to us to stay together, look out for each other and communicate well. May all those who are currently not home in body or in spirit have a quick...
This week, we are reminded of the all of the drama that can occur between siblings. May this be a reminder to us to enjoy and care for and communicate with our families while they are around, for they are such a blessing. Shabbat shalom.
This weeks parsha is the first funeral of the Jewish people. The biggest and most beautiful lesson we see here is that the portion is called “the life of Sarah”, our first matriarch. The concentration is on the fulfillment of a long, full journey. The lesson we can take with...
