Chicago Jewish Funerals

10/31/2025

2025 NFDA Expo with The Wilbert Group - David Jacobson, Chicago Jewish Funerals

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10/24/2025

This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Noach, reminds us of the power of renewal and responsibility. After the flood, God places a rainbow in the sky—a promise of hope and a call for humanity to live with compassion, integrity, and care for one another.

At Chicago Jewish Funerals, we are inspired by this message each week: to build a world grounded in kindness, dignity, and respect for every life.

10/17/2025

Beresh*t — Genesis 1:1–6:8 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” From that first moment of creation, light entered the darkness — reminding us that even the smallest act of care can illuminate someone’s world.

10/16/2025

Howard L. Stone, 84

Beloved husband of Susan Stone nee Saltzman. Loving father of Laurie (Gary) Grossinger and David Stone and father- in-law of Andrea Stone. Proud grandfather of Samuel Grossinger, Jacob (Alexa) Grossinger, Sarah Stone and Eli Stone. Dear brother of Robert Stone and the late Ron (Sandra) Stone. Service Friday 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Boulevard (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chicago Jewish Day School, 3730 North California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60618, www.chicagojewishdayschool.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

Age 84 of Glencoe, Illinois

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.