Holidays
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Time — A Sacred Gift from God
Time is given to us by God, to be valued and celebrated. I intend to make the most of every day and I hope that you will too.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: In the Beginning
In this photo taken in Israel in 1974, Jews celebrate Simchat Torah, rejoicing in the beginning of the reading of the Torah readings for the year.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: A Festival to the Lord for Seven Days
In this photograph from 1912, one of Jerusalem's early photographers sits inside his sukkah, the temporary shelter used for Sukkot, the biblical Festival of Tabernacles.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
A Shelter of Faith
Sukkot, the biblical Festival of Tabernacles, is known as the “time of our joy,” because there is no greater joy than having complete trust in God, no matter how difficult our situation may seem.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: Yom Kippur
Stand for Israel remembers the Yom Kippur War, when, in 1973, Israel was attacked on the holiest day for the Jewish people.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: A Day for You to Sound the Trumpets
The Jewish people prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which the Bible calls "a day for you to sound the trumpets."
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: I Will Walk About in Freedom
Freedom flies over the Holy Land in a photo taken during America's visit to the 1950 Maccabia Games in Israel.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Celebrating America, Israel’s Greatest Friend
Join Yael in giving thanks for the friendship between Israel and the U.S., a friendship that continues to grow no matter what lies ahead.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Giving Thanks for Fathers
I give thanks to God for my father, Rabbi Eckstein, and all fathers who provide wise guidance and support to their families.
Stand For Israel
Photo Friday: The Firstfruits of All That You Produce
In this photo from Shavuot of 1935 children from pre-independence Israel carry their firstfruits in a holiday parade.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Shavuot — Practicing Gratitude
Yael explores the history and meaning of Shavuot, and what both Jews and Christians can learn from this holiday known as the “Festival of Harvest.”
Fellowship Blog
From Purim to Shavuot — In and Out of the Coronavirus Lockdown
A Fellowship staff member in Israel prays that the anniversary of God giving His Word will also be a day when we can celebrate our good health and the health of people around the world.
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