In Parshas Toldos, we encounter the powerful story of birth, birthright, and blessings passed from one generation to the next. Amid sibling rivalry, difficult choices, and the blessings of old age, we are reminded that the greatest inheritance is not measured in possessions, but in the values, traditions, and spirit...
In Parshat Vayeira, Avraham welcomes three unexpected guests, not knowing at first that they are angels. He teaches us that every encounter is an opportunity to offer kindness, dignity, and a sense of belonging. We never quite know who has entered our tent — or how much our welcome might...
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 7:00-8:30pm CT | Zoom Join us for an evening of support featuring music, poetry, and reflections on healing. Together, we’ll explore the grieving process and hear a personal story of loss that offers insight and hope on the path toward healing. This program is especially meaningful for...
In Lech Lecha, Hashem asks Avraham to begin a journey into the unknown — leaving behind what is familiar to discover what lies ahead. Sometimes life takes us on journeys we never expected, and we learn that we don’t have to travel them alone. This Shabbos, Chicago Jewish Funerals wishes you...
We’re so proud to sponsor Kavod v’Nichum’s Chicago Day of Learning on Sunday, October 25! It’s a day of learning, connection, and community, bringing people together from across Chicago and the Midwest to strengthen the ways Jewish communities care for one another. We hope you’ll join us! Learn more + register at...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7pm CDT The Empty Chair is a virtual workshop for those mourning the death of a loved one during Passover. Holidays can make a loved one’s absence, no matter how long they have been gone, feel especially present. Please join us for a meaningful text study, gentle...
Chicago Jewish Funerals was proud to sponsor this year’s Gather & Grow - Kavod v'Nichum Conference, in Ojai, California, which brought together professionals and volunteers devoted to Jewish end-of-life care and tradition. Funeral Director Bill Rubin represented our team, engaging in meaningful learning and collaboration with 129 colleagues from across North...
2025 NFDA Expo with The Wilbert Group - David Jacobson, Chicago Jewish Funerals
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Noach, reminds us of the power of renewal and responsibility. After the flood, God places a rainbow in the sky—a promise of hope and a call for humanity to live with compassion, integrity, and care for one another. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we are inspired by...
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.
