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...
This week, we finish the book of BaMidbar and enter the new month of Av. These together bring us both a significant ending and beginning in the Jewish calendar. These two major aspects of life go hand in hand, we cannot ever have one without the other. Recognizing and accepting...
This week, we learn from the daughters of Zelaphohad what it means to speak up for your needs and how things in the world can change when we express our needs and desires.May we all hear and be heard!Shabbat shalom!
On this day, the 17th of Tammuz, we mourn the breach of the walls of Jerusalem by the Romans, marking three weeks before the destruction of the Temple. We fast to feel this physical pain, but may we all also look deeper into our souls to see the spiritual aspect; where...
Shabbat shalom! May it be peaceful for all after such a challenging week for our community.
This week, we learn about what it means to be a leader and a follower. May we all find it in our hearts to know the right time to lead, to support or to let someone else lead us. Shabbat shalom!
Shabbat shalom! May you feel relaxed and calm this weekend!
