Daily Devotionals


idol of the golden calf

Have Patience with God

February 16, 2022
All that was needed was to have patience with God. We must not let our anticipation of God’s plan get in the way of our patient trust in Him.
Yael and daughters usher in Shabbat.

An Everlasting Covenant

February 15, 2022
Shabbat is “an everlasting covenant” because every week we remind ourselves that what’s most important is everlasting.
High Holy Days food boxes provide hope during hard times

Something So Much Bigger

February 14, 2022
Each one who crosses over to those already counted is to give a half shekel, according to the sanct
Sunrise over Sea of Galilee shows there is a God in Zion

Real Spirituality Is Constant

February 13, 2022
Real spirituality is constant and consistent. Otherwise it’s as fleeting as a rainbow, even if beautiful while still in the sky.
Man holding his hands up to mouth in a prayer position.

Guard Our Mouths and Tongues!

February 11, 2022
When we guard our mouths and tongues and are careful about what we say, we will find that our relationships improve, people respect us more, and we become better listeners.
Yael Eckstein delivers food box, illustrating My Brother's Keeper

Stay Humble When Giving to Others

February 10, 2022
On the plate of gold were engraved the words kodesh l’Adonai — “Holy to the Lord” — which served as a reminder of our need to stay humble when giving to others.
Hand reaching up with a cloudy blue sky behind it.

Thinking About God at Every Moment

February 9, 2022
Awareness of God must frame our lives so that He is never far from our minds. In this way, we can keep our eyes “always on the LORD.”
Drawing of a man with his hands held up to the sky about to make an offering.

Our Future Is Built on the Past

February 8, 2022
Just as this served as a constant reminder of Israel’s ancestors for the High Priest, it is also a reminder for us that our faith and our future are built on the past.
The large, bronze Knesset Menorah located at the edge of Gan Havradim

A Source of Light to the World

February 7, 2022
The Jewish people have been a source of light to the world because of the suffering they have endured over the centuries.
IFCJ staff member handing an elderly Jewish woman a bowl of soup.

The Path to True Happiness

February 6, 2022
The Jewish sages understand it this way: If you want to be happy, then worship the Lord. The path to true happiness is serving and worshipping God.
Hands lifted up in praise at church.

The Essence of Worship and Sacrifice

February 4, 2022
The purpose of our worship, is to teach us to put someone other than ourselves first. That’s the essence of worship and sacrifice.
Yael Eckstein lights Hanukkah menorah with son

We Can Become God’s Light

February 3, 2022
By using every minute that we are given, we can become God’s light, the menorah, to the world.

Stay informed about issues affecting Israel, the Jewish people, Jewish-Christian relations, receive daily devotionals, and more.