Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews 40th Anniversary
A Fellowship Like Our World Has Never Seen
As the new year dawns, we celebrate 40 years of ministry, and look ahead to the holy work we will do in the days and years to come.
Nourish Your Biblical Roots Podcast Episode 17: Rejoicing in 40 Years of Serving God and His People
Rejoicing in 40 Years of Serving God and His People
Yael welcomes back to the podcast Bishop Paul Lanier for an inspiring conversation as we launch The Fellowship’s 40th Anniversary year.
Yael Eckstein and IFCJ provide extraordinary aid to Ukraine in 2022
Extraordinary Challenges, Extraordinary Faith
My prayer is that we can help even more people in the new year. And as I look back on all we have achieved over the past year, I have…
Yael Eckstein in Jerusalem in winter
It Was Winter
Yael comes to us from the Holy Land with a biblical message for Hanukkah – a message of rededication, of rekindling, and of light.
Soldiers in Korea celebrate Hanukkah, 1953
A Story of Courage, Faith, and Hope
Yael looks to the story of Hanukkah for a spiritual lesson about how even small acts of courage can help create miracles.
Yael Eckstein and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu - A Life of Vision and Purpose
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a break from his work of forming Israel's next government to have a conversation with Yael.
Yael Eckstein on Thanksgiving
Grateful and Blessed
Yael reminds us that we belong to a larger family – God's family – and to praise Him for the blessing of fellowship between Christians and Jews.
Lighting the Shabbat candles
Lighting the Shabbat Candles
When we light the Shabbat candles, we bring physical light into the world, and kindle the flame deep inside of us, as well.
The day after Kristallnacht
Certainty in Uncertain Times
Kristallnacht is a somber reminder of our responsibility to spread hope, share God’s love, and be a source of blessing to the world.
Yael Eckstein and Coach Bruce Pearl
Finding Common Ground
Yael speaks with legendary college basketball coach Bruce Pearl about his love for Israel and joining together as people of faith.
Yael Eckstein and family light Sabbath candles
The Blessings of the Sabbath
Yael looks at God’s command in the Bible to keep the Sabbath, and why this biblical directive is an important part of her spiritual life.
IDF soldier studying the Torah, 1965
Strengthening Our Spiritual Walk with God
The celebration of Simchat Torah reminds us that the way to stay close to God all year long is through His Word.