Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Yael Eckstein with Ethiopian Jews at Western Wall

Bringing God's Children Home

Yael Eckstein  |  November 17, 2021
Yael comes to us live from the Holy Land to explain the difficult situation faced by thousands of Ethiopian Jews – and how your prayers can help them.
Yael Eckstein and Rev. Johnnie Moore, a warrior for peace

A Warrior for Peace and Religious Freedom

Yael Eckstein  |  November 11, 2021
Yael welcomes Rev. Johnnie Moore to discuss his passion for Israel, the Jewish people, and the “pursuit of peace” in the Middle East.
Eckstein family at home

Make Your Home a Sacred Space

Yael Eckstein  |  October 26, 2021
Everyone wants a better home, one that’s more beautiful and comfortable physically. But how can we enhance our homes spiritually? Yael looks at two biblical women in the Book of Genesis who transformed their homes into sacred spaces.
Yael Eckstein brings prayers to Western Wall

Three Simple Steps to Make Your Prayers More Powerful

Yael Eckstein  |  October 19, 2021
Many of us struggle with unanswered prayers. Yael looks at the most effective way to pray — when we pray for others, with others, and when we keep on praying.
Yael Eckstein and Steve Greene, from podcast on spiritual leadership

The Essence of Spiritual Leadership

Yael Eckstein  |  October 11, 2021
This week, Yael talks with Dr. Steve Greene about spiritual leadership and building relationships to overcome the divisiveness in our world today.
Yael Eckstein and family find shalom olive picking

Shalom in Our Lives, Our Homes, Our World

Yael Eckstein  |  October 5, 2021
What comes to mind when you hear the Hebrew word shalom? Yael explains that true shalom is one of the greatest of God’s blessings, and that if we build unity in our homes and communities, we will see it in our world.
Yael Eckstein delivers food box, illustrating My Brother's Keeper

My Brother’s Keeper

Yael Eckstein  |  September 28, 2021
Yael looks at the familiar Bible story of Cain and Abel to explore how we respond to others in need — and how even small acts of kindness can make the world a better place.
Yael Eckstein on Sukkot

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Yael Eckstein  |  September 22, 2021
As the Jewish people celebrate Sukkot, the biblical Feast of Tabernacles, Yael talks about how this seven-day holiday finds us leaving the comforts of our homes in order to celebrate the blessings God has given us.
Yael Eckstein and family at beach for Tashlikh

A Time to Repent and Reflect

Yael Eckstein  |  September 9, 2021
Join Yael and her family at the sea for a biblical tradition called Tashlikh that awakens our hearts – to prayer and to service to God.
Yael Eckstein and Bishop Lanier images illustrate personal podcast conversation

A Personal Connection

Yael Eckstein  |  September 1, 2021
Join Yael and Bishop Paul Lanier as they discuss the upcoming High Holy Days and their own connections to the Holy Land of Israel…
Yael Eckstein delivers food box for High Holy Days, a time of charity, prayer, and repentance

Repentance, Prayer, and Charity

Yael Eckstein  |  August 23, 2021
Jews will soon celebrate the High Holy Days, a time of focused repentance and celebration of three virtues shared by Jews and Christians.
Yael Eckstein takes walk with family on beach in Israel

How to Walk with God

Yael Eckstein  |  August 10, 2021
People of faith often say they are “walking with God,” but have you ever wondered what that really means? Explore with Yael what it means to “walk in God’s ways.”

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