"This great show of solidarity and support for Israel from American Christians offers great encouragement to me, my government and most importantly -- the Israeli people. Your programs and visits to Israel are a source of inspiration and confidence to all of us in these difficult times. United in this bond of eternal friendship, we will overcome every challenge, and triumph in the battle to bring peace to this land and to its people."   Ariel Sharon - Former Prime Minister, State of Israel
From a letter of greeting to churches participating in IFCJ’s 2003 Day of Prayer and Solidarity with Israel

"Please accept Israel's gratitude for the generous assistance you have given our people through the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews' On Wings Of Eagles campaign. It has enabled us to charter planes that have brought some 10,000 Jews to their homeland in Israel."   Yair Tzaban - Minister of Immigrants' Absorption, State of Israel

“The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is an organization that is bringing Christians and Jews together. They're teaching and sensitizing both groups on important issues in an attempt to build bridges of understanding and cooperation. They have done an excellent job over the years, and I support them fully.”   Dr. Jerry Falwell (deceased) - Chancellor, Liberty University

“I am deeply grateful for the work you are doing to bring about understanding between the Christian community and Jewish community... I know your message will be received and will undoubtedly contribute much to bring mutual understanding… Thank you for being such a wonderful friend, and for your ceaseless efforts to promote love and harmony between Christians and Jews.”   Pat Robertson - Founder and Chairman, Christian Broadcasting Network

"Yechiel Eckstein has spoken in my pulpit. No one is better qualified to help Christians understand more about our Jewish friends."   Dr. Bailey Smith - Past President, Southern Baptist Convention

“Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein is doing such wonderful work. I'm proud to be involved with him and am very thankful for our friendship -- and the way God has used it so far."   Pat Boone - Entertainer

"In the face of continued prejudice and anti-Semitism in the world today, those who believe in tolerance and cooperation look to organizations like yours to show us all how people should relate to each other. Moreover, you stand solidly together with Israel, our staunch ally in the Middle East, and seek to ensure its welfare and security... I wish to express my utmost support for your goals and for your efforts. God bless you."   Ronald Reagan (deceased) - former President of the United States

"The energy and cooperative spirit generated by your organization have made possible the rescue of thousands of Jews from the former Soviet Union... This extraordinary outpouring of generosity is a tribute to your innovation and dedication. Our deepest thanks to the members of the Christian community who care so deeply about Israel and its people. God bless your continued efforts."   Rabbi Brian L. Lurie - former Executive Vice President, United Jewish Appeal

“Christian support of Israel is very important. It’s invaluable, the Stand For Israel campaign, and it’s also very timely as we face together common threats on our heritage and on our values and on our very way of life. It is very important to bond together. Ours is a friendship and alliance that is based on a common heritage and (on) the values and interests of democracy and freedom and also (on) trust in God and faith.”   Daniel Ayalon - former Israeli Ambassador to the United States

“I admire all of you who are Christians who have chosen to stand by this small, beleaguered, democratic, value-rich State of Israel … everyone connected with this organization is living and working and believing in the tradition of Raoul Wallenberg.”   Congressman Tom Lantos (D-California) - from his speech delivered upon receiving the Friend of Israel award at Stand for Israel’s first Washington Briefing -- April 2, 2003

"Rabbi Eckstein has, with dignity and great effectiveness, increased the good will of countless Christians towards Jews throughout the country and won their support for Israel."   Joshua Haberman, DHL & Rabbi Emeritus, Washington Hebrew Congregation

"In Chicago there is a brilliant young Orthodox rabbi, Yechiel Eckstein, who has spent most of his life helping his people understand Christians -- and helping Christians understand Jews. In churches where he has spoken, he is widely acclaimed. He is a bridge builder and dear friend. There is no higher calling."   Jamie Buckingham (deceased) - Christian author, teacher, pastor

"Probably no one in the Jewish community understands evangelical Christianity better than Rabbi Eckstein."    Dr. Robert Dugan - Vice President at Large, National Association of Evangelicals (retired)

"Rabbi Eckstein is a genuinely remarkable man with rare ability to transcend the Jewish community and become a spokesman for Jews in understanding their evangelical friends."   Dr. W. A. Criswell Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas

"I share Rabbi Eckstein's heart to build better bridges of communication. May God bless him in a special way as he continues his good ministry for Him."   Dr. Bill Bright (deceased) - Founder and Chairman, Campus Crusade for Christ

"Yechiel Eckstein has become a close and trusted friend. It is a privilege to work together on Christian and Jewish relations and the soul-sized issues that confront our American society and the world scene. He is my brother, friend, and fellow adventurer in the exciting pilgrimage of spiritual growth we share."   Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie - former Chaplain, U.S. Senate

“When we experienced the horror of September 11th  ... Israel was among those countries most capable of understanding our national pain and our national thirst for justice not merely as a result of shared pain and agony and sheer tragedy, but as a result of shared values and a shared understanding of freedom. … Stand for Israel is playing such a critical role today. Your ability to generate grassroots solidarity for the war against terrorism, here and in Israel and elsewhere around the world, helps the cause of freedom.”   Attorney General John Ashcroft - from a speech at Stand for Israel’s Washington Briefing --April 2, 2003

“What Rabbi Eckstein is doing has been, and continues to be, very important because . . . he’s tried to be a mediator, to try to explain evangelicals to the Jewish community and explain the Jewish community to the evangelicals … a tremendous role and often a thankless task.”   Dr. Richard Land - President, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention

“I am just so proud of every last person involved with this magnificent organization. I believe that coming generations will live in a better way of life and just a better world because this organization existed. I encourage every Christian to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”   Congressman Trent Franks - Arizona

“What God has done through the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and especially the On Wings of Eagles campaign of bringing Jews back to the land from all over the world, is historic. It is, in my view, the greatest outflow of love from the Christian community to the Jewish community.”   Rich Buhler - Author, speaker, broadcaster