Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein’s Commentary

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Great Is His Faithfulness
As we remember one of the darkest days in U.S. history on September 11, let us pray for all those who still grieve the loved ones they lost on that…
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Standing with Us Through the Storm
To the people suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, many Fellowship friends among them, I want to say that all of us at The Fellowship are praying that…
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They Are Not Alone
Last week's horrific terrorist attack in Barcelona underscores the critical need for The Fellowship and our supporters to continue to do whatever we can to support and help defend Jewish…
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Our Response to Hateful Fanaticism
There is a sobering lesson to be learned from the events in Charlottesville, and we ignore it at our peril: Wherever people stir up violent hatred for any ethnic or…
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Turning Their Weeping into Rejoicing
The dire economic crisis in Venezuela has been devastating for that country's Jewish community. I am so grateful to The Fellowship's supporters, who have helped provide Freedom Flights and turned…
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A House of Prayer for All People
We invite you to submit your prayers, so that we can bring them to the Western Wall - it is one way of returning the blessing of your prayers and…
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The Lord Will Surely Comfort Zion
A terror attack on a family celebrating the birth of a new grandchild on Shabbat. The shooting of two Israeli police officers. Palestinian officials suspending all contact with Israel. A…
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A Helping Hand for Persecuted Christians
Recent atrocities against Christians in Egypt have created a humanitarian crisis and spurred The Fellowship into action. Just as we fight anti-Semitism and assist Israel's victims of terror, join with…
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An Affront to History
The United Nations has once again voted to undermine Israel and rewrite her history. But I am reminded of Moses' call to God's people: "Be strong and courageous." So, too,…
Rabbi Eckstein praying at the Western Wall.
Repairing a Broken World
Jews around the world will soon begin the period known as "The Three Weeks," a time that has historically brought calamity and misfortune to the Jewish people. While we mourn…
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A Shared Love of Freedom
On July 4th, Americans will gather to celebrate the blessings of life in a free country. Israel's political system also guarantees Israelis the same freedoms enjoyed by Americans. This "kinship…
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How Can We Be Silent?
Recent terror attacks around the world have shone a light on the international crisis of our age: Islamist extremism. Our new Stop Terror Now campaign is raising a groundswell of…