Daily Devotionals


Money bills laying on the ground

Rags to Riches

May 11, 2025
When life is tough, we have two choices: We can despair or we can hope. We can give up or we can believe that things will get better.
Rainbow in the sky, a la Noah and the Ark

Dreams vs. Reality

May 9, 2025
When we embrace changes in our plans and use what God gives us, we find happiness in the balance between our dreams and reality.
Yael joyfully smiling with elderly woman holding a food box

Unselfish Blessings

May 8, 2025
The message of the “spreading mold” of the Bible is to be unselfish with the blessings that God has given us.
View of the Island of Peace, on the Israeli-Jordanian border

Providence in the Promised Land

May 7, 2025
Living in the Holy Land, I recognize that the covenant of land comes with added responsibility because of God’s special providence for Israel.
Man and woman talking

Watch What We Say

May 6, 2025
The priest shall order that two live clean birds and some cedar wood, scarlet yarn and hyssop be br
IFCJ Staff standing with elderly woman

Kosher Words

May 5, 2025
This week’s Torah portion warns us that we need to be mindful about what comes out of our mouths—our words must be kosher, too.
An elderly woman in yellow twirling an elderly woman wearing green while dancing.

No Fear of Bad News

May 4, 2025
God wants what is best for us. Knowing that everything in our lives is a part of God’s plan helps us celebrate the good with the bad.
Young man hugging children

A Righteous Child Has Great Joy

May 2, 2025
The greatest joy that parents can experience from their children comes from seeing them continue in their footsteps, living by their values.
Yael kissed on the cheek by elderly woman

What Is True Kindness?

May 1, 2025
True kindness demands that we are kind to all kinds of people.
Elderly Jewish woman kissing Yael Eckstein on the cheek.

Our Inner Integrity Matters

April 30, 2025
Our inner integrity matters to God and is far more important than outward displays designed to please other people.
Praying to God in the Bible

When to Remain Silent

April 29, 2025
By remaining silent in the face of tragedy, Aaron, the high priest, set an example of humility and acceptance before the decrees of God for all of us to follow.
Man blessing his sons

The Power of the Blessing

April 28, 2025
A blessing must be heartfelt. The power of the blessing came from the heart and a sincere desire to benefit the receiver.