Daily Devotionals


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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.”
Yael joyously celebrates Purim with two colorful party goers

Something More Important Than Fear

March 16, 2022
In that moment, Esther realized that there was something more important than fear, something much larger at stake — the very life and continuity of the entire Jewish nation.
Group of four smiling into the distance or at the camera.

The Lessons of Leadership

March 15, 2022
By consecrating the priests in this way, Moses, at God’s instruction, sent them a message about how to fill their role and provided them with lesson ins leadership.

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