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Rabbi Eckstein praying at Western Wall.
Rabbi's Commentary
Next Year in Jerusalem!
Yom Kippur is a day for Jews to contemplate their sins and reconcile themselves to both God and man through repentance and prayer. It also serves as a reminder for…
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Stand For Israel Blog
How Israel Went Nuclear
In an excerpt from the posthumous autobiography from Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres, the man who created Israel's nuclear deterrent program tells how it was built.
A missile taking off into a cloudy sky.
Stand For Israel Blog
Nuclear Deal's Rotten Fruit
Iran's latest ballistic missile test is one of the prices Israel is paying for the failed nuclear agreement.
Rabbi Eckstein standing alongside a large group of teens who are volunteering.
Fellowship Blog
Tens of Thousands Aided This Rosh Hashanah
Thousands of Jews affected by violence between Russia and Ukraine are being assisted this holy season by The Fellowship and our faithful friends.
Children from Mexico City who were evacuated by IDF vets.
Stand For Israel Blog
IDF Vets Evacuate Mexico City Kids
Ex-IDF soldiers volunteering in Mexico City were able to help children evacuate when the most recent earthquake hit the country.
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Fellowship Blog
In Memoriam: David Mainse
We wanted to share with you Rabbi Eckstein's tribute to his friend, Rev. David Mainse, a longtime supporter of The Fellowship who passed away this morning. Please pray for the…
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Fellowship Blog
Escape from the Hospital
When the Nazis rounded up and murdered the Jews of the Stolin ghetto on Rosh Hashanah 1942, they left Jewish hospital staff behind, who were able to escape thanks to…
Man blowing a shofar in front of a brick wall.
Rabbi's Commentary
Days of Awe
The High Holy Days, which begin this week with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, remind us of God's sovereignty over a world that can be a dangerous and chaotic…
Large truck with cargo behind it outside of a city with concrete buildings.
Stand For Israel Blog
IDF Intercepts Iranian-Built Hezbollah Drone
An Israeli Patriot missile destroyed an Iranian drone launched by Hezbollah from Syria.
A synagogue in Houston under construction.
Fellowship Blog
How Houston's Synagogues Are Handling High Holy Days After Harvey
Houston's Jewish communities are finding makeshift solutions for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur after flooding and damage cause by Hurricane Harvey.
Bibi giving a speech at the UN podium with a green background behind him.
Stand For Israel Blog
Bibi at the UN
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, PM Netanyahu praised his American counterpart's speech before blasting Iran and the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the Islamic Republic's nuclear activities are a…
Rabbi Eckstein celebrating Rosh Hashanah with a family of six.
Fellowship Blog
Rabbi Eckstein Celebrates Rosh Hashanah with French Olim
Jews will officially celebrate Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, this Wednesday, September 20 at sundown. During this special time of year, it is customary to dip apples in…