Daily Devotionals


Elderly woman sitting in a chair under a plaid blanket and wearing mask

The Lessons of Isolation

March 30, 2022
While I wouldn’t recommend quarantine and have no interest in doing it again, the lessons that isolation taught me were valuable.
Three women laughing and talking over coffee.

Our Words Must Be Kosher

March 29, 2022
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.
dawn of a new day

Going Beyond the Natural

March 28, 2022
The eighth day requirement teaches us the deeper meaning of circumcision. Circumcision represents going beyond the natural.
Black and white image of a young boy and girl walking on a dirt road.

A New Relationship Is Born

March 27, 2022
They were distant from God, so He placed them in danger; they called out to God then, and a new relationship was born.
our holy work provides relief for elderly Jews in Israel

The Benefits of Giving

March 25, 2022
The primary goal is taking care of others, but the benefits of giving are real and meaningful. Jesus taught this same idea when he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”
Yael Eckstein smiling with an elderly Jewish woman while holding an IFCJ food box.

The Definition of True Kindness

March 24, 2022
…the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe and the bat. — Leviticus 11:19 Each week
Elderly Jewish woman kissing Yael Eckstein on the cheek.

Our Inner Integrity Matters

March 23, 2022
Our inner integrity matters to God and is far more important than outward displays designed to please other people.
Drawing of a man with his hands held up to the sky about to make an offering.

Remaining Silent

March 22, 2022
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

March 21, 2022
A blessing must be heartfelt. The power of the blessing came from the heart and a sincere desire to benefit the receiver.
Yael Eckstein holds the hand of an elderly Jewish woman living in poverty who needs a friend of Israel

Acts of Kindness All the Time

March 20, 2022
With the right perspective, everything we do can be turned into acts of kindness all the time, including taking care of our own children
Yael Eckstein sitting next to her son during Passover.

Dedicated to Serving God

March 18, 2022
The Bible calls upon us to view our children as sacred vessels with the potential to be fully dedicated to serving God.
Yael Eckstein, her son, and husband dressed up for Purim.

See the Miracles!

March 17, 2022
The message of Purim is that we need to pay attention and see the miracle, that there is no such thing as “good luck.”

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