Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein’s Commentary

Rabbi Eckstein shares how the IDF rescue of the White Helmets from Syria is just the latest example of how Israel is to be a light to the nations.
What a 'Light Unto the Nations' Looks Like
In a daring covert operation, Israel rescued hundreds of members of an unarmed humanitarian group from the approaching Syrian army. And while the world, as usual, looks on critically, this…
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Man in uniform looking down while a man is laying down on a sandy hill behind him.
We Are for Peace
History has forced Israelis to accept the fact that their enemies are committed to hatred, terror, and bloodshed — a harsh reality the people of Israel still face today. But…
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People in church sitting on the pews.
Our Fellowship of Christians and Jews
I went to Jordan recently on your behalf to visit dear friends who are helping coordinate The Fellowship's aid to persecuted Christians. Please join me in praying that God will…
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Palm trees in a field, further back in the image the field is catching on fire.
No Weapon Forged Against You
In recent weeks, children's toys have taken on a sinister meaning for Israelis. Terrorists bent on Israel's destruction have been flying fiery kites and balloons over the Gaza border, setting…
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Israeli soldiers marching in a field while holding Israeli flags.
Two Are Better Than One
In the worst flare-up of violence since 2014, Israel has been targeted in recent days by scores of terrorist rockets and mortars fired from Gaza. Once again, we see God's…
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Large cemetery during the day with trees in the background.
Honoring Our Heroes
While Memorial Day in the U.S. is the unofficial beginning of summer, it is also a time to mourn those lost while serving the nation. So this weekend, let us…
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A wheat field among greenery near Bet Guvrin.
Celebrating God's Gifts on Shavuot
As the holiday of approaches, I am deeply grateful for your committed and faithful support for the work of The Fellowship.
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Jerusalem, with Dome of the Rock in foreground
Signs and Wonders
When I think of all we have been privileged to behold in this pivotal time in history, I pray that we are filled with gratitude and humility toward God, Who…
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Woman in scrubs looking down while there's medical testing in the background.
In God's Image
A funded hospital in the heart of the Holy City, Jerusalem, showed me what it means to be treated as a person created in the image of God.
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Yechiel and Yael at Yad B'Yad Soup Kitchen.
Responsible for One Another
Violence and suffering seem to have no end in our troubled world, and it is easy to lose hope. But as people of faith it is our responsibility to change…
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A brick wall with one tree and a garden of pink flowers in front of it.
The Land God Has Given Us
This year, Israel celebrates her 70th anniversary. And when I read biblical passages such as Amos 9:15 — "I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be…
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Rabbi Eckstein looking up while standing in the middle of a metal fenced in pathway.
Turning Remembrance into Action
As we memorialize the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis, we must also turn our remembrance into action – both to ensure that all remaining Holocaust survivors can live…
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