Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein’s Commentary

Wide image of the landscape of Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, Israel's Historic and Spiritual Capital
The U.S. just made history by announcing that it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This bold and courageous move was long overdue, and especially significant coming from Israel's…
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Young boy smiling into the camera while holding the Israeli flag.
The Nation of Israel Lives!
This week marked the 70th anniversary of United Nations Resolution 181, which offered the Jewish people an opportunity to reclaim their historic and biblical homeland. Despite the fact that Israel's…
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Rabbi Eckstein praying at the Western Wall.
A Time to Give Thanks to God
When President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation that created Thanksgiving, the nation he led was in the midst of the bloodiest conflict in its history. And yet, he told his…
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RYE seated with members of Joyous Community Church.
God's People, Together in Unity
Rabbi Eckstein visited the Fellowship office in South Korea and spoke at churches there, fellowshipping with like-minded, like-hearted people – united by a shared faith in God.
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In the Face of Evil, God Is Our Refuge and
In a world filled with so much noise and constant change, people attend church for solace, comfort, and reassurance, which is what makes last Sunday's attack on a church in…
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Policemen in a line holding guns.
Vigilance, Moral Clarity, and Prayer
Cars and trucks have become weapons of choice for terrorists, as we have seen in Israel, in Europe – and now, in New York City. How is it possible to…
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Rabbi Eckstein handing an elderly woman a bouquet of flowers while amongst a crowd of people celebrating.
Investing in Israel's Future
My dear friend Ariel Sharon once told me that the three most important things we can do for Israel are: "aliyah, aliyah, aliyah." He recognized a fundamental truth: Not only…
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The Torah being held up over everyone at the Western Wall.
The Foundation of Our Faith
The joyous holiday of Simchat Torah - which means 'rejoicing in the Torah' - demonstrates our love for God's Word, which comforts us with its truths and its promise that…
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Only God to Depend On
The festival of Sukkot, also called the Feast of Tabernacles, reminds us that despite all we do, our homes, our safety, and our health ultimately come from God. So let…
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Rabbi Eckstein praying at Western Wall.
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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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…
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Two people draped in American flags and three people draped in Israeli flags looking at the Capitol of the United States of America.
Take a Stand Against Evil
The terror-sponsoring nation of Qatar recently hired an American public relations firm in an attempt to improve its image. But no makeover can hide the truth, and Qatar needs to…
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