Below is a list of resources that we consider helpful for families looking to plan a shiva. From catering to cleaning, these businesses can provide services that simplify the shiva process for all involved.
Kosher Catering
- Chicago Tailgators
www.chicagotailgators.com
224.534.7787 - Emma’s Bagel Cafe
www.emmasbagelcafe.com
847.673.3030 - Sarah’s Tent
www.sarahstentkoshermarket.com
847.674.8008
- Nut and Candy
www.raisingthecandybar.com
847.677.5777 - Ken’s Dinner and Grill
www.kensdiner.com
847.679.2850 - Mizrahi Grill
www.mizrahigrill.com
847.831.1400 - Shaevitz Uptown BBQ
www.shaevitzkosher.com
Rabbi Aaron Melman
847.432.8334
- Taboun Grill – Skokie
www.taboungrill.com
847.965.1818 - The Sandwich Club
thesandwichclub.net
847.677.6020 - Zelda’s Kosher Gourmet
www.zkgourmet.com
847.674.0033
Valet Service
- Red Top Valet
Chuck Secor
312.485.4136
Security Service
- Houston PI Services
Mike Houston
847.513.2075
General Catering
- AOK Gourmet
www.aokgourmet.com
847.329.3800 - A Tray to Remember
(Catering By Michael’s)
www.cateringbymichaels.com
847.966.6555 - Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen
kaufmansdeli.com
847.677.9880 - Max’s Delicatessen
maxs-deli.com
847.831.0600
- Max and Benny’s
maxandbennys.com
847.272.9490 - Once Upon a Bagel
onceuponabagel.com
847.433.1411 - Original Bagel & Bialy
originalbagelandbialy.com
847.808.0100 – Buffalo Grove - Pear Tree Catering
847.459.1100
- Sunset Foods
www.sunsetfoods.com
847.432.5500 – Highland Park
847.272.7700 – Northbrook - Sweet Time Cafe
www.sweettimeinc.com
312.229.1782 - Steingold’s of Chicago
www.bestchicagobagel.com
773.661.2469 – North Center
312.757.4528 – River North
Cleaning Services
- The Green Maids
www.greenmaidinc.com
877.677.6243 - Unique Carpet Cleaning
www.uniquecarpetcleaning.com
847.459.1600
Professional Staffing
- Shiva Ladies
Randi Berger
shivaladies.net
773.742.2702 - European Staffing Company
Ingrida Ferrell
847.331.2844 - People to People
Bobbie Brody & Lonnie Stoller
847.414.7415
847.894.8400 - Milestone Mavens
Marah Altenberg – 847.942.6947
Cindy Sutker Behar – 847.528.2442 - Laurie Koller-Dunne
847.791.1948
Home Clear Out Specialists
- Ease Services
Chuck Draudt
224.220.6455
www.easeservices.net - Dawson Relocation Services
Marnie Dawsonm SMM-C
847.922.6143
www.dawsonrelocation.com