Daily Devotionals


Black and white image of several people gathering next to mountains.

The Exodus Story Teaches Compassion

April 13, 2023
More than 3,000 years after our deliverance from Egypt, identification with slavery and the Exodus teaches compassion for those who are needy.
An empty glass sitting on a ledge with a lit up city behind it.

Half-Empty or Half-Full?

April 12, 2023
Next time you spot that proverbial glass of water, don’t see it as half-empty or even as half-full. See it as filling up and believe that it will run over!
Leviticus 6:11–12, scene of the Red Sea at sunrise

Going Against Our Nature

April 11, 2023
We are called at times to go against our nature for a higher purpose. Let us be encouraged to summon our strength and part with our nature if only for a moment.
Yael Eckstein eating with her family during Passover.

A Time for Stepping Out

April 10, 2023
Passover is a time for stepping out in faith. It’s a time for leaving old habits and situations behind in order to make way for something new and better.
Yael Eckstein embraces elderly Jewish woman

The Purpose of Suffering

April 9, 2023
None of us wish suffering on ourselves or anyone else. But the ultimate purpose of suffering is redemption.
Hands holding broken matzah.

Move Forward in Faith

April 7, 2023
God called the people to “pass over” the steps of preparing and packing and told them to move forward in faith toward their freedom immediately.
Desert road

Eager to Begin the Journey

April 6, 2023
Eating the Passover lamb this way showed that the Israelites were ready to leave. They were eager to begin their journey as God’s people.
Seder plate with shank bone, egg, bitter herbs, and other food items.

The Message of the Bitter Herbs

April 5, 2023
The message of the bitter herbs on Passover is to remind us that only through suffering do we come to appreciate God’s redemptive power.
Yael with son Liam

The Lifeblood of Faith

April 4, 2023
Sharing our stories — both collective and personal — is the lifeblood of faith. When we tell how God’s hand has directed our lives, we remember His presence in our own lives.
Peaceful looking newborn baby on a soft, brown blanket.

Rebirth and Renewal

April 3, 2023
One of the key messages of Passover is that stress and pressure can lead to the joy of rebirth and renewal when we bring God into the process.
Yael Eckstein praying on bridge in Nesher Park, Israel.

With True Repentance

April 2, 2023
The good news is that when we come before God with true repentance and integrity, He welcomes us with open arms.
Yael smiling and embracing her family during Passover.

Guided by Wisdom

March 31, 2023
For the home to be an effective place for transmitting the teachings of Jewish tradition, parenting must be intentional. It must be guided by wisdom.

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