Recently, several families have inquired about having an outdoor service for their loved one at our Skokie Chapel. In response to this, our staff created a functional space where friends and family can gather outdoors while still maintaining access to all of the accommodations of our funeral home. We are...
Grieving can be disorienting and isolating, and experiencing the death of a loved one during the pandemic has been particularly challenging. Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 7pm CST The evening will include wisdom from a JCFS grief specialist, reflections from a support group participant, and music for healing from Cantor Laurie Akers. This event is...
This week, we return to the beginning. We return to ourselves, simplicity, the foundations of creation. Shabbat shalom!
On Rosh Hashana, we read of the sacrifice of Isaac, the prayer of Hannah and redemption in Jeremiah. As we enter this first Shabbat of 5782, may we connect with those words that our people have been reading for so many generations and find the ability to pray from our...
This week we are reminded of the rules of war in the Torah portion, however, Chicago Jewish Funerals would like to extend its congratulations to our founder, David, on the marriage of his son, Gabriel to Julia! The lifecycle is a thing to celebrate, not just in joyous times, but also...
Shabbat shalom! We are finally comforted by the words of our tradition after the destruction we mourned earlier this week. May we have a restful Shabbat.
As we come into the month of Av, we keep Jerusalem in our hearts and prayers. May these 9 days of collective mourning be met with comfort. Shabbat Shalom!
How good are your tents, oh Jacob, your tabernacles, oh Israel! This week, instead of cursing the children of Israel, Bilam saw the beauty, positivity and life of the camp of Israel, and blessed us instead. May we all have the strength to see the good things in the peoples around us,...
Shabbat shalom! May we all feel rested and appreciated this Shabbat.
