Daily Devotionals

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.

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.

when we give to God’s purposes, we aren’t really giving at all. Rather, when we give to God, we become the benefactors of our actions.

One of the most amazing things about IFCJ Canada is not how many people we help, but where the support comes from.

Real spirituality is constant and consistent. Otherwise it’s as fleeting as a rainbow, even if beautiful while still in the sky.

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.

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.

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.”