Daily Devotionals


Israel, elderly woman stands with Efrat Klein (IFCJ Staff) holding food bag
How to Reach Your Full Potential
Do you know that you are capable of amazing things? Whether you think you can, or you think you can't—you're right.
elderly woman, black shirt with flowers, holding hands with homecare worker
Moving On Up
When we make a commitment to grow daily in our faith, we can rise above our physical existence and ascend ever closer to God.
Young children playing
You Can Do It!
When God has laid something on your heart that you know you must do, don’t be afraid of any walls that stand in the way.
Close-up of elderly hands clasped in prayer, symbolizing hope and faith, with a blurred background.
One Powerful Word
Joshua's prayer teaches us that there is one time when we should use the word “but”—when we say, “There is nothing but God.”
Jewish woman reading Torah outdoors under a tree, engaging with sacred text in a peaceful garden setting.
The Purpose of the Torah
God wants us to fix the world by caring for the needy, raising families, working toward peace, and so much more.
Group of IFCJ staff and hospital staff standing
The Healing Power of Words
In teaching about the power of our words, Jewish tradition says that speaking hurtful words is worse than cheating in business.
Yael hugging elderly woman
Blessed with What We Have
When we focus on what we are missing, even when we have a lot, we constantly feel lacking and miss out on our numerous blessings.
Engraving of Moses with his arms up and God above him.
What's in a Name?
We get to choose, by way of our character and deeds, how others will think about us when they hear our name.
Rabbi Eckstein blessing Yael Eckstein with Jerusalem in the background.
How to Leave a Lasting Legacy
Leaving behind material possessions in this world is not nearly as important as leaving behind a legacy of faith.
Two lit candles on a marble surface creating a warm, calming glow, symbolizing spiritual renewal and hope for those seeking to reignite their faith and inner light.
Light Up the World
Light represents thought and knowledge, just like a lightbulb in comics or cartoons. And it's true in every language on earth.
Image of Israel overlooking the mountains
God Is My Rock
When we say God is our Rock, what we mean is that His truth is eternal, unbreakable, and unchanging.
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A Righteous House Stands Firm
When someone builds their life on lies—founded on faulty beliefs and misplaced values—their existence is extremely precarious.