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Holiday Grief and Nutrition
The holidays are an opportunity to enjoy family, friends, food, drink and customs, as well as ethnic and religious rituals. In addition to joyous experiences, like giving and receiving cards, gifts and donations, the holidays can also bring feelings of sadness, stress, disappointment, depression and loneliness to the surface, especially when we have experienced a loss. Not everyone is “happy”
Happy Chanukah!
As we celebrate Chanukah, we are reminded of our responsibility to increase light in the world. It is our hope that we can all join together to share the light that is within us all. Happy Chanukah from David Jacobson and everyone at Chicago Jewish Funerals!
BJE 2018 ANNUAL EVENT
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us in honoring Chicago Jewish Funerals’ founder David Jacobson and his wife Iris. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to gather and see some rare and exotic cars. The 2018 Annual Celebration was a success and we hope to be a part of it again in the future. Until then
Dear Community
I rarely post about the tragedies, especially that happens within our “peoplehood” or in the larger community because I know it won’t be too long until our hearts are broken again, and our safety and our feeling of security is shaken. I want to share a little story and a song…… I have been an Elton John fan for many
A Healing Retreat
A Healing Retreat: A day of support, reflection, hope and peace for the bereaved Join other bereaved in the community for a day filled with healing activities including art, meditation, music, text study, contemplation and more. Participants will be offered group support, a choice of activities and an opportunity to connect to others in the community. Open to any adult
BJE Chicago 2018 Annual Celebration
Dear Families and Friends, We are proud to announce that Chicago Jewish Funerals founder David I. Jacobson and his wife Iris along with Randi and Rob Feder will be recognized at the Board of Jewish Education’s 2018 “Accelerating Into The Future” annual celebration. The Board of Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago (BJE) helps nurture the continuity and quality of Jewish life
Happy New Year!
David I. Jacobson and everyone at Chicago Jewish Funerals wish you a healthy, meaningful and peaceful New Year! In anticipation of the new year, we would like to remind you stop by one of our two funeral homes, Buffalo Grove or Skokie, to get your copy of our 24 Month Calendar good through 2019. Each month, it spotlights one of
Dear Chicagoland,
21 years ago today, Chicago Jewish Funerals was created. The mission was clear to me: to care for the deceased in a dignified and respectful manner; to comfort the mourner; and to always find a way to say “yes”. It has been a journey that words cannot express, quite frankly it is too emotional for me. I am proud of
Dear Chicago Jewish Funerals
Thank you. Though loss is real and uncomfortable, in death we recognize our own strength. Amidst feelings of helplessness we feel how many truly care for us, how we are often surrounded by more love and support than we realize. If death is something we all must go through, it is better to go through it together – to appreciate
Start Mental Health Awareness Month Out Right!
Chicago Jewish Funerals is proud to be part of this program Tuesday, May 1st, 7PM, Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton Street Skokie, Illinois 60077 (Radmacher Room) Featured Speakers: Adv. Liron David | BSW, LL.M, Director International Relations and Development, Enosh – The Israeli Mental Health Association Kate Mahoney | LCSW Executive Director, Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education, The