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Have a Healthy and Meaningful Passover
In just a few days Jews the world over will celebrate Passover. Families will join together at the Seder to tell the story of the exodus from Egypt and how God “Passed-Over” the homes of the Jews who had marked their doorposts sparing them from any harm. In honor of Passover, Chicago Jewish Funerals placed four new Mezuzot in our
Shabbat HaGadol
This week we recognize Shabbat HaGadol, the great shabbat before Passover. May everyone feel the excitement for our upcoming freedom and the miracles that god gives us as we leave Egypt. Shabbat Shalom!
Michael Ira Jacobson
This week, for the portion of Pekudei, we remember Michael Ira Jacobson, big brother of our founder, David. This week, the Torah discuss all the artistic details of the tabernacle and how impressive and beautiful it was. We remember Michael for how much life and beauty he brought to this world and the people around him. He joyfully served the
Welcoming Yehuda
Chicago Jewish Funerals is proud to welcome Yehuda Polstein to our staff. Yehuda spent the last year attending Worsham College of Mortuary Sciences and is graduating this evening. Yehuda, and his wife Mashi, live in Northbrook with their four children. Happy to have you on the team! David Jacobson and everyone at Chicago Jewish Funerals
May everyone have a restful Shabbat!
This week, we are commanded to rest on Shabbat. This is a day that has kept the Jewish people and our peace of mind. The 7 day week system and especially the day of rest is a beautiful gift that the Jewish people gave the world, and something every person, no matter race or religion can benefit from. May everyone
Forgiveness
This week is all about forgiveness. When Moses comes down from the mountain to see that his people have created a golden calf to praise instead of the god who redeemed them from Egypt. God does not abandon them, he has Moses return with the 10 Commandments and forgives his people. May we all give other the chance to forgive
Decorating the priests and the tabernacle
This week’s portion is about decorating the priests and the tabernacle. Right now in Israel, we are celebrating the blooming of spring flowers, beauty dotting the desert, mountains and plains of the holy land. May we all feel that something colorful is beginning to bloom this weekend! Shabbat Shalom! Photo: Calaniot blooming by Amatzia, Israel by Talia Jacobson
It’s Purim Time!
Join us once again, for our 10th production of a Purim Shpiel, based (loosely) upon the Story of Esther. Each year, we write, produce, direct, act, sing, dance, and dress up in custom made costumes to tell the story of Esther & Purim through musical theater. This year, in Young Esther Stein (YES), we use the characters from the scary
Home of the Ten Commandments
This week is all about the artful details of creating the traveling tabernacle, the home of the Ten Commandments. This is a physical endeavor to express a feeling of holiness for the Children of Israel. May we all ensure to care and make an effort for the people, things and ideas that are important to us. Shabbat Shalom! Photo: Ein
This week’s Torah portion “Mishpatim”
This week’s Torah portion “Mishpatim”, which means “rules” or “ordinances”, is derived from the Hebrew word “shaphat” (to judge) and highlights Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. These rules cover a wide range of civil, criminal, ritual, financial and family laws. “Now these are the rules that you shall set before them.” Holding such values builds trust and sets expectations