Daily Devotionals


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.
Two women lifting their hands up in praise as they pray.

True Wisdom Is Recognizing God

March 30, 2023
Solomon, the wisest of all men, taught us that true wisdom is recognizing God in everything — including food, drink, and even the satisfaction we feel in our day-to-day work.
Yael with elderly woman in Ukraine

A Heart of Wisdom

March 29, 2023
All too often we cling to material things that have no eternal value. We must have “a heart of wisdom” to understand what really matters.
teenage boy studying Torah with elderly man

Rooted in Wisdom

March 28, 2023
Defending Israel is rooted in wisdom and aligning ourselves with the Will of God.
Yael Eckstein teaches her son the power of asking questions

Grounded in Love

March 27, 2023
Wise leadership, whether at work, at home, or in a classroom, is grounded in love, which means being sensitive to those we are privileged to lead.

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