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10/10/2025

As we gather in our sukkot, open to the sky yet surrounded by love, we are reminded that life’s truest shelter is found in community and kindness. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor this sacred balance — offering comfort and connection through every season of life.
Chag Sukkot Sameach! 🌿🍋

10/01/2025

Yom Kippur reminds us of the fragility and preciousness of life. It is a time to honor memory, repair what is broken, and embrace the chance to begin again. May this day help us to reflect, bring meaning, comfort, and blessing to us and those we hold dear. Wishing you a meaningful fast and a G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

09/19/2025

This weeks torah portion Nitzavim reminds us that “all of you stand together” — a vision of community that stretches across generations. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor that vision by standing with families at every step, weaving past, present, and future into sacred remembrance.

09/15/2025

Wishing you the best for 5786

To our community,

As we celebrate our 28th year of serving the community, we would like to wish you and your families a safe, meaningful, and healthy New Year!

Chicago Jewish Funerals has Yizkor candles and calendars available for anyone who would like. Please stop by one of our Chapels in Skokie (8851 Skokie Blvd) or Buffalo Grove (195 N. Buffalo Grove Road) to receive a complimentary 24-hour Yizkor candle and our 2-year Jewish calendar.

Shanah Tovah,

From David I. Jacobson and everyone at Chicago Jewish Funerals

www.chicagojewishfunerals.com
847.229.8822

09/12/2025

This week’s portion, Ki-Tavo, reminds us to pause, give thanks for the blessings in our lives, and extend care to those around us. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we walk with families in that same spirit of gratitude, compassion, and dignity.

08/26/2025

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 Torah texts related to the Days of Awe, and discuss ways to honor the memory of those we’ve lost.

You’ll gain supportive strategies for navigating the High Holidays and discover thoughtful, healing ways to move forward during this sacred season.

FACILITATED BY:
Rabbi Joseph S. Ozarowski, D. Min., BCC, Rabbinic Counselor and Chaplain
Leah Shefsky, LCSW, Grief Specialist and Chaplaincy Coordinator

Use this link to register for the in-person or virtual event.
https://www.jcfs.org/register/healing-shofar

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Rabbi Joe Ozarowski
JosephOzarowski@JCFS.org
847.745.5433
JCFS bereavement programming is generously supported by the JF/JUF Fund for Innovation in Health, The Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, The Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss and other generous donors

JCFS Chicago is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. We welcome people of all backgrounds. Our commitment to belonging is woven throughout our services, programs and welcoming workplace.

08/22/2025

"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.

08/15/2025

In Parashat Eikev, Moshe reminds the Israelites that their blessings come not from perfection, but from God’s love and promises. Even in times of abundance, we are called to remember, to be grateful, and to keep our hearts open. This Shabbat, may we honor our blessings through faithfulness, love, and memory. Shabbat Shalom.

08/08/2025

In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Va’etchanan, we hear Moses’ heartfelt plea and are reminded of the power of memory, revelation, and the Shema’s eternal call to listen and love. At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we honor each voice and story with the same reverence we give to tradition and legacy.

08/07/2025

Judy Dworkin nee Weininger, 90

Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Loving mother of Sheryl Dworkin, Bette Dworkin and Maury (Kathleen) Dworkin. Proud grandmother Zoey Dworkin and Kylie Dworkin and great grandmother of Zayden. Cherished daughter of the late Oscar and the late Esther Weininger. Dear sister of the late Martin (Shauneen) Weininger.

Judy Dworkin was the proud matriarch of Kaufman’s Deli. Known as Mama Judy, she could be found at her café table, overseeing everyone coming and going - customers and staff often stopping to chat and share stories. She was also the Mayor of the Beach in Michigan City, Indiana. The beach was her favorite and most happy place, representing her history, her family and her childhood traditions.

She fiercely loved and defended her whole family – the most important thing in her world. Her children, grandchildren, cousins, aunts and uncles were the jewels in her crown. Her strength, energy, wisdom and love were an inspiration to all of us. Her loss leaves a void in our worlds that can’t be filled. She will be missed.

Service Sunday 10 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. A Private interment at Westlawn was held earlier in the day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org and American Friends of Hebrew University, 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038 www.afhu.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

https://chicagojewishfunerals.com/funeral-detail-page/?case=C8B732FA-E24A-4A1A-B9D5-84ED311CFC62

08/05/2025

Chicago Jewish Funerals and the Jacobson family mourn the loss and celebrate the life of the most wonderful dog in the world, Phoebe Jacobson.
Phoebe was an extremely special soul who touched the lives of many. She served with pride and calmness of spirit as the CJF therapy dog and comforted many at funerals of their loved ones. She enjoyed spending time with the wonderful residents at Lieberman and hosting Bingo. She brought her family together by providing endless love, inspiration and snuggles in the best and worst of times. She brought energy and light to her home, her neighborhood, and everyone who met her.
In her almost 18 years of life, Phoebe attended family simchas around the world, always attended Shabbat and holiday dinners on a lap at the table and enjoyed many a beach.
Phoebe’s special energy and kind disposition were a gift to this world that are already deeply missed.

08/01/2025

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.

Address

195 N. BUFFALO Grove RD
Buffalo Grove, IL
60089

Telephone

+18472298822

Website

http://www.chicagojewishfunerals.com/

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