Daily Devotionals


Man blowing a shofar for Rosh Hashanah

Three Messages of the Trumpet

September 15, 2023
The three ways of blowing the shofar symbolize the three messages of the trumpet that we are meant to understand on the days on which it is blown.
A shepherd walking in the desert with a walking stick.

Our Shepherd Knows Us

September 14, 2023
Our Shepherd knows us. He created us, and He understands our frailties and our inclination toward sinfulness.
Yael Eckstein and children on beach, contemplative ahead of High Holy Days

The Promise of the High Holy Days

September 13, 2023
The promise of the High Holy Days is that God can wipe the slate clean and we can have a fresh start. But first, we must take responsibility and make amends for our past.
People praying in the streets to the Western Wall in Jerusalem during Yom Kippur

Where Are You Spiritually?

September 12, 2023
His question was really, “Where are you spiritually? Have you noticed that you have strayed from me?”
Baby plants sprouting in dirt.

Planting Seeds of Good Thoughts

September 11, 2023
Judaism has a saying: “Our first thoughts decide the end results.” Our thoughts at the beginning of a something new impact how things will unfold.
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Ride the Wave of Faith

September 10, 2023
When we trust in God through difficulties, even tragedies, we will ride the wave that could have otherwise knocked us down.
Close up image of a man in white blowing a shofar.

The Throne of Mercy

September 8, 2023
According to tradition, when the shofar, the ritual trumpet, is sounded in the synagogue, God gets up from the throne of judgment and sits down on the throne of compassion and mercy.
Three apples stacked on top of each other with a plate of cut apples and honey drizzled on top of it.

Have a Good and Sweet Year

September 7, 2023
The traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting is actually Shanah Tovah U’metuka, which means, “Have a good and sweet year.” That is my wish for us all.
Birds flying in a golden sky.

After the Miracle

September 6, 2023
When we receive a miracle in our lives, we can’t simply move on like nothing happened. We must remember and express our gratitude.
Black and white image of a young boy and girl walking on a dirt road.

God Makes a Path for Us

September 5, 2023
Rest assured that God is still splitting the sea for us today, just as He did thousands of years ago.
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Remembering the Miracles

September 4, 2023
The key to strengthening our faith is remembering the miracles God has performed for us in the past and truly believing He will do so again.
Holding a bible at the Western Wall

The Most Important Prayer

September 3, 2023
The most important prayer of the faithful is for everything—all the results that we want to see in our lives—even a bathroom when we need one!

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