Fellowship Blog


Family members gathered together at Rabbi Eckstein's funeral service.
"Your Presence Filled Our Hearts"
The Fellowship's Ami Farkas shared these kind and loving words for Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein during his funeral, telling how the rabbi's constant love and support for his family has inspired…
Illustration of several mourning a person during Biblical times.
Seven Days
Jewish grieving customs make space for mourning, believing it is healthy and honorable. Learn more about sitting shiva, a custom Yael and the rest of her family are observing in…
Rabbi Eckstein with elderly woman Maria in her home.
One Is the Number That Matters
A lasting message that Rabbi Eckstein left us all was that we must rid the world of suffering, human being by human being.
Rabbi Eckstein with his daughter and grand kids.
What I Learned from Rabbi Eckstein's Life
A Fellowship writer in Israel reflects on how important family was to Rabbi Eckstein, a lesson we should all take to heart.
Yael Eckstein's side profile as she's praying at the Western Wall.
What's Next?
As Yael Eckstein mourns the passing of her father, she answers some of the questions you may have, and asks for you to stand with her as she and The…
Funeral services of RYE Yechiel Eckstein at Eretz HaChaim Cemetery in Har Tuv.
Parting with Rabbi Eckstein in Song
At Rabbi Eckstein's burial, the loved ones of this man who so loved music sent him off with song.
Several men sitting Shiva.
The First Day
As we grieve Rabbi Eckstein's passing, here's a look at the Jewish mourning rituals his family is observing.
Pat Boone in Israel with Rabbi Eckstein, remembers Rabbi and the work they accomplished together. Pat Boone facts.
Pat Boone Mourns 'My Friend and Brother'
Musical legend and longtime friend of The Fellowship remembers Rabbi Eckstein and the work they accomplished together.
Yael Eckstein sitting next to her father with Jerusalem in the background.
To My Most Loving Abba'
Yael Eckstein shared these moving words at the funeral of her beloved father, Rabbi Eckstein.
People gathered at Rabbi Eckstein funeral, learn about Jewish mourning traditions
Aveilut: A Time to Mourn
Learn more about the Jewish grieving customs Yael and the rest of her family are observing in the wake of Rabbi Eckstein's passing.
Memorial Portrait of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein In Loving Memory 1951-2019
Remembering Rabbi Eckstein
The Fellowship remembers Rabbi Eckstein and the countless ways he made our world — and each of us — better.
Head shot of Rabbi Eckstein smiling directly at the camera.
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, 1951-2019
We are heartbroken to tell you that Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, The Fellowship's Founder and President, passed away today in his home in Jerusalem at the age of 67.