Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

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In the New Year, a Prayer for Peace
For Rosh Hashanah, Yael reflects how remembrance from the previous year drives responsibility in the next.
Yael in Moldova
Going Where the Need is Greatest
Yael talks about some of the major Fellowship efforts in the past year with The Jerusalem Post.
Charlie Kirk smiling and giving a thumbs up, symbolizing optimism and leadership, in a black and white photo.
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Calls Us to Stand Together
Yael remembers Charlie Kirk and the legacy he left behind.
Rescue worker wearing a helmet and mask at Ground Zero, observing the destruction caused by the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
What 9/11 Still Teaches Us 25 Years Later
Yael and The Fellowship remember, pray, and mourn on the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Great meeting with @IsraeliPM Netanyahu yesterday discussing how to strengthen the US-Israel relationship.
When Friends Stand Together
Yael remembers Lindsey Graham for what he represented -that the Jewish people must not stand alone.
Group of Jewish men praying and reading scriptures during Tisha B’Av observance, sitting on the floor in a synagogue setting.
Tisha B’Av Encourages Us to Find Hope in God
Yael talks about how the saddest Jewish holiday leads to the most profound hope.
Night view of the U.S. Capitol building illuminated, with American flags displayed prominently, symbolizing patriotism and democracy.
From Jerusalem, a Prayer for America
Yael delivers a special message, and prayer, for July 4 and 250 years of America.
A woman wearing sunglasses and a yellow headband, standing in front of a protest banner, appears contemplative and concerned.
Israel Cannot Let Hezbollah Strike Without Answer
Yael joins The Washington Times' Bold and Blunt to talk about the security and recovery efforts in northern Israel.
Rabbi Eckstein speaking about his book at Jesus Lives Church
The Sacred Calling of Fatherhood
For Father's Day, Yael remembers her father Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, OBM, and reminds us how sacred that role is.
Visit to Elderly Day Center - Filming in Dimona, Israel - March 30, 2026 Yael Eckstein, beige coat dress, glasses - standing, talking to Joseph and Anna Zarkhovsky - elderly man, black shirt, elderly woman, light green sweater - elderly man, seated, white cane, blind - listening
Supporting Israel's Most Vulnerable
Yael visits the Fellowship-supported day center for displaced elderly in Dimona.
Woman smiling in a classroom with children engaged in learning activities, representing hope and education support for children in need.
Standing for Faith, Truth, and Purpose
At the 2026 TPUSA Women's Summit, Yael says that faithful willingness is the first step towards truth and purpose.
Yael Eckstein in southern Israel visiting the 414th Eagle Battalion and Passover Holiday Toast and distribution of gift vouchers to lone and needy soldiers, then 931st Battalion in Kissufim at a lookout opposite Gaza and finally the Eshkol Regional Council for distribution of equipment to emergency teams in the Gaza Envelope region, Yael Eckstein standing near embankment, flag of Israel and US waving against a blue sky with clouds, leopard shirt, black skirt
Watching My Daughter Serve This Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, Yael reflects on what it means to fight for freedom.