Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Yael Eckstein, southern Israel

Is the Hostage Deal Good for Israel?

Yael Eckstein  |  January 15, 2025
Yael shares her thoughts on the information we have right now about news of a hostage deal.
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Miracles and Destruction in Sderot

Yael Eckstein  |  January 8, 2025
Yael remembers and reflects on the miracles and destruction in Sderot.
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Parallels Between First Hanukkah and Today

Yael Eckstein  |  January 2, 2025
Yael shares powerful stories from Israel that show the true meaning of Hanukkah and give a reminder that God’s light shines in the darkness.
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Hanukkah: A Flame That Refuses to Be Extinguished

Yael Eckstein  |  December 31, 2024
Yael shares how the lessons of Hanukkah can inspire us today to protect the Jewish people and fight against hate.
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Hanukkah: A Season of Light and Miracles in Israel

Yael Eckstein  |  December 30, 2024
Yael Eckstein shares stories from her experiences with The Fellowship that show the true meaning of Hanukkah.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s funeral in central Israel, after the young rabbi was murdered in Abu Dhabi.

Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s Murder Is a Reminder of Our Fractured World

Yael Eckstein  |  November 27, 2024
Yael shares about the devastating news of Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder, especially for his family and loved ones, but also for all of us who value faith and life.
Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon at a forest outside the northern Israeli city of Tzfat.

Israel Is Also Fighting for the Entire Middle East

Yael Eckstein  |  October 10, 2024
Israel’s war is much bigger than just protecting Israel’s borders. This is a fight for freedom for the entire Middle East.
Israelis visit the site of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, October 6, 2024.

One Year of War in Israel Has Tragically Altered Life for Jews Around the World

Yael Eckstein  |  October 7, 2024
The prayers of support for Israel from Christian friends around the world are stronger than any voice of hatred towards Israel.
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Hezbollah Rocket Barrages Strike Israel

Yael Eckstein  |  September 24, 2024
Yael explains why the Jewish people need Israel and why now is the time that they must defend their nation with all their strength.
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Will Israel Go to War With Hezbollah?

Yael Eckstein  |  September 19, 2024
Yael explains how her family is dealing with the possibility of a new phase of this war on Israel as tensions with Hezbollah rise.
Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) - Hof Ashkelon Regional Counci - Nov 30 2023

331 Heartbreaking Days

Yael Eckstein  |  September 5, 2024
Yael offers her words of concern and comfort amid the news of six hostages being brutally murdered by Hamas.
Yael Eckstein inside house that was invaded by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) - Hof Ashkelon Regional Counci - Nov 30 2023

Why Iran Might Attack Within 24 Hours

Yael Eckstein  |  August 12, 2024
In an urgent message from the Holy Land, Yael speaks about the spiritual and biblical reasons why Israel’s enemies will likely attack in the next 24 hours.