Shabbat Shalom!
Shabbat shalom! May we take the space to grow!
28Oct
21Oct
Shabbat Shalom!
Every moment of life we have the opportunity for a new beginning. The Torah begins with the word “Breshit”, starting with the second word of the Hebrew alphabet. This reminds us that there is always a first letter standing behind the second, always a back story to the new start. We...
15Oct
Moadim leSimcha and Shabbat shalom!
This Shabbat, we are blessed with the opportunity of this incredible festival, the opportunity to head out of our comfort zones. May we all take a step out of our own lives to find deeper meaning in the simple moments of life. Moadim leSimcha and Shabbat shalom!
07Oct
Shabbat Shalom!
This week, we welcome the new year with the ending of the Torah. Through the journey of Moses, we are reminded that the work is not ours to finish, but we cannot desist from it. As we pledge to be better, the whole story of the Torah begins again, allowing...
30Sep
Shabbat Shalom
This Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur gives us the wonderful opportunity to think more deeply about how we can become more whole with the world. How can I make my personal world and the worlds around me more peaceful, loving places? Shabbat shalom!
23Sep
Shabbat Shalom
As we enter the final Shabbat of the year, let us all look back at 5782 with kind eyes and take a moment to remember what we are proud of. We have one more taste of this glorious year, let’s savor it! Shabbat shalom!
17Sep
CJF 25th Anniversary
This past Wednesday, Chicago Jewish Funerals hosted a gathering to commemorate 25 years of serving Chicagoland's Jewish Community. Founder David Jacobson gave tribute to all of the clergy, community members, and staff who have made this sacred work possible throughout the years. We are grateful to all who have supported...
16Sep
Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat shalom! This week, we read about the first fruits brought to the Temple, the very best of what we have to the source of holiness. We recognize all of us in the community who are constantly putting in their best work to make the world a holier place.
09Sep
Shabbat Shalom!
Shabbat shalom! May we have the space to breathe, the room to love and ability to relax this week!
02Sep
Shabbat Shalom
We have now entered the final month of the year, emotional and spiritual preparation for the high holidays and a time for reflecting on who we are and where we are going. We wish a meaningful Elul for all as we dive deeply inside ourselves. Shabbat shalom!