This week, we welcome the new year with the ending of the Torah. Through the journey of Moses, we are reminded that the work is not ours to finish, but we cannot desist from it. As we pledge to be better, the whole story of the Torah begins again, allowing...
This Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur gives us the wonderful opportunity to think more deeply about how we can become more whole with the world. How can I make my personal world and the worlds around me more peaceful, loving places? Shabbat shalom!
As we enter the final Shabbat of the year, let us all look back at 5782 with kind eyes and take a moment to remember what we are proud of. We have one more taste of this glorious year, let’s savor it! Shabbat shalom!
Shabbat shalom! This week, we read about the first fruits brought to the Temple, the very best of what we have to the source of holiness. We recognize all of us in the community who are constantly putting in their best work to make the world a holier place.
Shabbat shalom! May we have the space to breathe, the room to love and ability to relax this week!
We have now entered the final month of the year, emotional and spiritual preparation for the high holidays and a time for reflecting on who we are and where we are going. We wish a meaningful Elul for all as we dive deeply inside ourselves. Shabbat shalom!
This week, hand in hand with the call for justice, the Torah reminds us that our ideals are not always possible and that there are also rules for how to act in war. When justice is nowhere to be found and we can not live in the perfect world, there...
This week, one meaningful pasuk in the parsha is that “man does not live by bread alone, but by the utterance of g-d’s mouth.” The physical and material world is not all that was created for us in this life, but also the great ability to love and be loved...
Shabbat shalom from the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem. As we read the haftarah and the words, “May you be comforted, my nation,” we are reminded of the importance of rebuilding after destruction. Whether is it Jerusalem, our community or our family, Judaism recognizes the need to mourn and also that...
This past week, Chicago Jewish Funerals celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving our community. We are privileged to always be here to support you, our family, friends and neighbors. We appreciate your trust in us and are proud to continue to honor the deceased and care for the mourner. Shabbat...
