Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


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Even Now, Jewish Children Are Targets

Yael Eckstein  |  April 24, 2025
Yael shares how the world forgot the meaning of “Never Again” after October 7. But she’s hopeful that thanks to the state of Israel and the millions of Christians who stand with Israel, we can – and we will – share the responsibility of “Never Again!”
Orthodox Jews sing and dance during a prayer

Let Them Go

Yael Eckstein  |  April 17, 2025
Yael says that it’s time to bring the hostages home for Passover.
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Yael Speaks With Pastor Allen Jackson

Yael Eckstein  |  April 10, 2025
Yael speaks with Pastor Allen Jackson at NRB about the war in Israel and the disturbing terror attacks by Hamas.
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Remembering Our Enemies, and Even More, Our Friends

Yael Eckstein  |  March 13, 2025
Just before Purim, which begins tonight at sundown, Yael tells us that in an uncertain and cruel world, we must choose to focus on the goodness and blessings in our lives to endure.
Yael Eckstein with yellow fortified ambulance which IFCJ provided to Magen David Adom. It was hit by bullets during Operation Swords of Iron.

As Israelis Return to North, Schools Reopen

Yael Eckstein  |  March 13, 2025
Yael is a guest on the Bold and Blunt podcast where she speaks to host Cheryl Chumley about the war in Israel and how The Fellowship is helping.
People gather to pay their respects during the funeral service of late Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir.

The Most Difficult Day

Yael Eckstein  |  February 27, 2025
Last Thursday was the most difficult day for Israelis since the brutal terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.
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A Heartbreaking Day in Israel

Yael Eckstein  |  February 20, 2025
Yael speaks to us live from the Holy Land to share her thoughts as Israel receives four hostages who were killed in Hamas captivity.
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Israel's 500th Day of War

Yael Eckstein  |  February 19, 2025
Yael Eckstein says that Israel’s war against Hamas is not a war over land, but a war over existence.
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Liberating Auschwitz Again

Yael Eckstein  |  January 23, 2025
On January 27, the world pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. But has Auschwitz ever truly been liberated?
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The Hostage Deal – Israel’s Sacred Stand for Life

Yael Eckstein  |  January 19, 2025
Today, we cling to hope as we take the first steps toward bringing our loved ones home.
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.