Daily Devotionals

...The purpose of the tablets was to serve as physical evidence of our encounter and relationship with God, a testimony of God’s covenant.

The tachash, whose only purpose seemingly was to cover the Tabernacle, reminded all who saw it that there is only one true purpose for all things: the glory of God.

They made everything exactly as God wanted it, because that is what He told them to do. This obedience to God’s instructions was a sign of their love and devotion. Because He said so.

We must learn to see each other through God’s eyes — with empathy, understanding, and love. With that kind of perspective, we can do more good than harm.

The worshipper prayed that God would look at his righteous act, without looking at his imperfections, and bless him accordingly. 

The Torah goes with us wherever we go. That is the secret of Jewish survival.

In a life of faith, we may be called upon to stand firm in the face of challenges to our values. That is when we must stand firm and unyielding like bronze...

when we elevate the material gifts that God has given us, when we offer them to Him for His holy purposes, they become a terumah, wealth that is eternal.

When we stop working on Shabbat — specifically, mileklet machashevet, “creative work” — it is our weekly reminder that God is the true Creator of all things and Master over the world.

.” Ham had no love for his father and chose to stir up controversy around Noah’s mistakes. However, Sham and Japheth acted out of love and literally covered their father’s wrongs.

...Our tables are sacred. They are a powerful vehicle through which we can spread God’s light and receive His blessings.

By heeding the call to God, the Levites turned back the tide of sin that had taken over the people. Because of the courage of the Levites, God’s covenant with Israel was restored.