Yael Eckstein Named One of 50 Most Influential Jews

The Fellowship  |  October 11, 2024

Yael Eckstein at Be'er Antilia, Israel in a navy blue satin dress with chin in hand looking thoughtful, pensive.

Congratulations to our President and CEO Yael Eckstein for making The Jerusalem Post’s 50 most influential Jews of 2024! This will be her fourth time on the list. She’s being honored for her work in philanthropy for the Jewish world:

Yael Eckstein has served as president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews since the 2019 death of her father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, who founded the organization in 1983 to promote better understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews and build broad support for Israel. Since October 7, she has boosted the Fellowship programs that provide food, medical and financial aid, and security to millions of needy Israelis. The organization also facilitates aliyah for Jews from around the world and assists impoverished elderly Jews and children in the former Soviet Union. Under Eckstein’s leadership, the Fellowship – which has offices in Jerusalem, Chicago, Toronto, and Seoul – is continuing the pioneering bridge-building work that has brought together millions of Christians worldwide to support Israel and the Jewish people.

Thanks, Yael! Thank you for your leadership and for all you do every day to help deliver lifesaving aid to those in need in Israel and around the world.