My Mother Thought I Was A Comedian…
Join Rabbi Barry Schechter at Congregation Kol Emeth for an afternoon of Jewish Humor and Stories!
14Nov
26Aug
The Healing Shofar
Wednesday, September 10 | 7:00pm Temple Beth El, 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook OR Tuesday, September 16 | 7:00pm CDT | Zoom This meaningful workshop is for those grieving the loss of a loved one and facing the Jewish Fall Holidays with sorrow or uncertainty. Together, we will reflect on the grief process, explore...
22Aug
Parashat Re’eh
"See, I set before you today a blessing and a curse…" (Deuteronomy 11:26). In Parashat Re’eh, we are reminded that life is shaped by the choices we make. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we help families make thoughtful, sacred choices around end-of-life care—planning ahead with meaning, memory, and love.
01Aug
Parshat Devarim
In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Devarim, Moses reflects on the Israelites’ journey and the weight of memory and responsibility. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor each life’s journey with compassion, dignity, and care.
01Aug
Shabbat shalom!
This week we begin a new book, the final book, our retelling. As Shabbat comes out, we also reach the peak of our period of mourning for both Temples and other tragedies in our history. May we feel the space between the pain and the new beginning this Shabbat. Shabbat shalom!
16Jul
Kavod HaMet
Kavod HaMet | Respect for the Deceased In Jewish tradition, life is honored not only in how we live, but in how we prepare for what comes after. That’s why we’re introducing Sacred Steps, a weekly series exploring how Jewish texts and values encourage end-of-life planning as a mitzvah: for the individual,...
31May
NAJC Annual Conference Awards
Chicago Jewish Funerals is proud to share that our founder,David Jacobson, has been honored with the2025 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.
20Dec
Shabbat Shalom!
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...
22Nov
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...
27Jun
The Holiest Work