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

Yael Eckstein  |  July 24, 2024

Writing at Townhall, 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:

More than 40 years ago, my father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, of blessed memory, dreamed of building bridges of fellowship and understanding between Christians and Jews. Today, his vision has become reality. Through The Fellowship, we have stood together over these many years to help millions of people in need – impoverished Jews in the former Soviet Union, Holocaust survivors and orphans in Israel, families displaced by war … and so many more. And we have stood firmly against terrorism and hatred wherever it rears its ugly head.

We must stand together now. Together, Christians and Jews, Israelis and Americans, can model what it means to be a light to the world. We must lead the way in rising above the divisiveness which threatens to pull us all apart. 

To my friends in America, we are praying for your country here in Israel. To President Trump, and to all injured in this attack, we are praying for your full recovery. To those mourning their loss, we pray for your comfort. America, you can rise up and recover. And I believe that once again, you will be the light unto the world – which spreads values of brotherhood, freedom, and a sanctity for life – we are all praying for.