Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

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.

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.

In the Face of Hatred and Division, We Must Choose Unity and Hope

Yael Eckstein | July 24, 2024

Yael reflects on the shocking and disturbing assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and tells us that now’s the time to choose light and rise above our divisiveness.

Danny Gerkovich is the head of the volunteer fire department in the region of Kibbutz Kissufim, where he lives. On Oct 7, his daughter and her husband were burned to death in their own home on Kibbutz Kissufim while he was trapped by terrorists in his home in another part of the kibbutz. The photo was taken in front of his later daughter’s burned out home.

Standing Together and Spreading Light

Yael Eckstein | July 10, 2024

There are the brave Israelis who are serving their hurting community during the ongoing war with Hamas.

Yael Eckstein at Berko Archaeological Park (ancient ruins in Tiberias, Israel). white dress Israeli and American flags

God Bless the U.S.-Israel Friendship

Yael Eckstein | July 3, 2024

As we celebrate America this week, I hope that you will join me in giving thanks for the friendship between our two great countries – Israel and the U.S.

Nov 30 2023 at Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council,

Living in Faith – Not Fear

Yael Eckstein | June 26, 2024

Even as she celebrates her niece's bat mitzvah, Yael explains there's still uncertainty and fear in Israel. Yet we can choose to live with faith.

Yael Eckstein delivers emergency aid to elderly woman in the north.

God’s Presence Is Active in Israel

Yael Eckstein | May 23, 2024

Yael gives us some words of encouragement that not only is God is active and present in this war, but that He is working through The Fellowship and all our supporters.

Visitors seen at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on May 2, 2024, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Yom HaShoah Reminds Us: 'We Will Live'

Yael Eckstein | May 6, 2024

Yael says that this Yom HaShoah it's more important than ever to stand with Israel through prayers and action, and faith that God will protect His people.

Israeli soldiers seen during a pre-Passover event for the return of Kibbutz Nir Oz hostages at the Kibbutz dining hall, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, April 11, 2024. Photo by Liron Moldovan/Flash90

From Israel: What’s on My Mind This Passover

Yael Eckstein | April 22, 2024

Writing at Higher Ground, Yael says this Passover is a time of grief and suffering… but also hope.

Yael Eckstein with yellow fortified ambulance which IFCJ provided to Magen David Adom. It was hit by bullets during Operation Swords of Iron.

Finding Strength in the Light

Yael Eckstein | April 11, 2024

Yael reminds us that there is hope after the terrible attacks of October 7, and that as long as we hold steadfast to the light, our faith, and each other, Israel will prevail.