Daily Devotionals


Yael with son Liam

Modeling Our Faith for All to See

October 4, 2021
The Bible goes on to say that Noah “walked faithfully with God.” Noah was modeling his faith for all to see, especially his children, who are listed in the very next verse.
Yael Eckstein holds the hand of an elderly Jewish woman living in poverty who needs a friend of Israel

Step Up and Do Our Part

October 3, 2021
If these people can go through so much difficulty to take care of the needy when no one else will, then the least that we can do is to step up and do our part when it comes with hardly any difficulty at all.
Flame of fire around a coin.

The Purpose of Life’s Tests

October 1, 2021
The purpose of life’s tests is not to tell the teacher how well the students are doing. God knows exactly how we are doing. The purpose of life’s tests is purification.
Woman in IFCJ sweatshirt hugging an elderly Jewish woman while they're sitting next to each other.

Creating New Names for Ourselves

September 30, 2021
As we grow in our lives, we create new names for ourselves. These are the names that speak to our impact on others and on the world around us.
Dancing with the Torah scrolls at Simchat Torah

A Celebration of Love for God and His Word

September 29, 2021
By immediately beginning the new Torah cycle, we tell God, and ourselves, that our celebration is all about love of God and His Word.
Young boy at the Western Wall praying.

Spend One More Day with God

September 28, 2021
The purpose of the “eighth day” that we are instructed to observe as “a sacred assembly” is to spend one more day with God before we return to our daily lives.
Sukkot march in Jerusalem

Joining the Jewish People in Celebrating!

September 27, 2021
Multitudes of pilgrims from all over the world have journeyed to Jerusalem to join the Jewish people in celebrating Sukkot.
Two elderly men holding on to an IFCJ food box.

Finding the Good in Every Situation

September 26, 2021
Our mission — and our privilege — is to make the bitter sweet by growing, changing for the better, and finding the good in every situation.
Yael Eckstein smiling at an elderly Jewish woman.

Words that Build Others Up

September 24, 2021
This is the best kind of speech — words that build others up and make them want to live up to the best version of themselves.
Several men in robes praying at the Western Wall.

United in Worship of the One God of Israel

September 22, 2021
On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, hold a sacred assembly and do no regular work.
putting palms on a sukkah

The Way to Appreciate All God’s Blessings

September 21, 2021
What better way to appreciate all God’s blessings and all He has given us than by leaving our homes and giving up our usual comforts
Several people praying together as they raise their hands in praise.

Our Praise and Thanksgiving

September 20, 2021
The way we repay God is by calling out His name and making Him known throughout the world with our praise and thanksgiving.

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