Daily Devotionals


Yael with elderly Jewish woman, Lydia

The Good in Others

February 16, 2024
When we see the good in a person and treat them as smart, capable individuals, our advice is well received.
IFCJ volunteer in a flak jacket hugging a recipient.

The Pain of His People

February 15, 2024
When the verse tells us that God’s feet were resting on the pavement, it means that God felt the pain of His people. He knew their suffering.
Sunrise over Sea of Galilee shows there is a God in Zion

Redemption 'Little by Little'

February 14, 2024
Redemption, like the sunrise, doesn’t happen all at once; it is a process that takes time, little by little.
Woman sitting on the ground holding her knees and crying.

Holy People

February 13, 2024
When God gave us His Word, He desired human holiness, with all of our imperfections, not the holiness of angels.
close up of a doctor's hands holding stethoscope

Healing Comes from God

February 12, 2024
While Judaism encourages going to doctors and taking medicine, we are required to recognize that God is the source of all healing.
People at the Western Wall while the sun is setting.

History Repeats Itself

February 11, 2024
History does not have to repeat itself any longer. The cycle of history can be broken, and I believe that the time to end it is now.
Young boys during a Tikva prayer

The Divine in Daily Life

February 9, 2024
Once we set our intention to living a God-centered, moral, life we can — and should — learn from the divine messages found in our daily lives.
Dark clouds

Through the Darkness to God

February 8, 2024
But what is our reaction to dark times? Do we keep our distance from God? Or do we get closer to Him by walking through the darkness?
Sad girl

Chasing After What Others Have

February 7, 2024
When we occupy ourselves with chasing after what someone else has, we lose our ability to hear God’s plan for our lives.
Yael and daughters usher in Shabbat.

Serve God through Rest

February 6, 2024
The weekly Sabbath which gives me time to relax and recharge. It reminds me that sometimes the best way to serve God is through rest.
Yael Eckstein welcoming aliyah freedom flight

On Eagles’ Wings

February 5, 2024
Jewish people aboard aliyah flights bringing them to Israel know that they are being rescued on eagles’ wings.
Olive tree with olives growing on the branches

Live Like an Olive Tree

February 4, 2024
We must continue to be like an olive tree – ceaselessly providing shelter, nourishment, warmth, and light, wherever we may go.

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