Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

Yael Eckstein in Jerusalem, Israel
Hope, Unity, and Brotherhood
While the world might focus on Israel during times of unrest, war, or protests, Yael writes at Townhall of the gift and privilege of living in the Holy Land.
Yael Eckstein and Eric Metaxas
A Wake-Up Call for People of Faith
Author and radio host Eric Metaxas joins Yael to call on people of faith to stand against the evils threatening the freedoms we cherish.
Yael Eckstein comforts elderly Jewish woman with walker
Finding Light in the Darkest Times
Even during the darkest days, we can find encouragement and hope because we worship a God of love, mercy, and compassion.
Yael Eckstein at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
I Lift Up My Eyes to the Mountains
On July 25, join your Fellowship family at the altar for a time of prayer, of fasting, and of faith.
Yael Eckstein at Western Wall in Jerusalem
How to Break Free from Worry
Yael looks to the Bible for three ways to break free from worry, give our stress to God, and experience the fullness of joy He wants for us.
Yael Eckstein and Sarah, an elderly woman in Israel who helps the poor and needy
Poor and Needy in Your Land
Yael tells of an inspiring encounter with a righteous person in Israel, a humble woman who spends her days doing holy work.
Yael Eckstein in front of Israeli and American flags, celebrating independence
A Celebration of Independence and Friendship
Yael thanks God for the friendship between Israel and the U.S., and knows, with His guidance, it will remain strong for many years to come.
A Jewish Ethiopian child finds refuge in Israel
A Place to Call Home
As the international community observes World Refugee Day, Yael writes that Israel acts as a refuge for those looking for a home.
Yael Eckstein being blessed by her father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, in Jerusalem
Honoring Our Fathers
Yael prays for God’s blessing on the men of faith who are working to keep their families strong by providing wise guidance and support, both physical and spiritual, to their…
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein and Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson — A Dear Friend
Yael remembers Pat Robertson, whose friendship inspired her father and whose support has long inspired The Fellowship's work.
Yael Eckstein and Irina Kozlova, a Jewish mother from Ukraine
A Family's Miraculous Escape
A Jewish mother from Ukraine shares her family's harrowing and inspirational story of fleeing war to find safety in the Holy Land.
Yael Eckstein helping a young boy pick olives off a tree.
Practicing Gratitude
Yael explores the history and meaning of Shavuot, and what both Jews and Christians can learn from this holiday known as the “Festival of Harvest.”