Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

Yael Eckstein giving thanks for Thanksgiving
Thankfulness Makes the Soul Great
This Thanksgiving, despite these uncertain times, I pray our hearts will be filled with gratefulness for the many blessings in our lives, and brim over with thanks to God for…
Yael Eckstein with Ethiopian Jews at Western Wall
Bringing God's Children Home
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 welcomes Rev. Johnnie Moore to discuss his passion for Israel, the Jewish people, and the “pursuit of peace” in the Middle East.
Yael Eckstein and Steve Greene, from podcast on spiritual leadership
The Essence of Spiritual Leadership
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
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…
Yael Eckstein delivers food box, illustrating My Brother's Keeper
My Brother’s Keeper
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…
Yael Eckstein on Sukkot
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
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…
Yael Eckstein and family at beach for Tashlikh
A Time to Repent and Reflect
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
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
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
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.”
Michele Bachmann and Yael Eckstein
The Power of Partnership
Yael’s first guest on her new podcast will be Michele Bachmann, who is partnering with The Fellowship to support our bridge-building, humanitarian mission.