Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

Yael Eckstein and Sarah, an elderly woman in Israel who helps the poor and needy

Poor and Needy in Your Land

Yael Eckstein | July 5, 2023

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 Eckstein | June 29, 2023

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

Yael Eckstein | June 20, 2023

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 Eckstein | June 12, 2023

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 loved ones.

Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein and Pat Robertson

Pat Robertson — A Dear Friend

Yael Eckstein | June 8, 2023

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

Yael Eckstein | May 30, 2023

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 Eckstein | May 24, 2023

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.”

Yael Eckstein, at the Western Wall during the Day, in Jerusalem

Why We Celebrate Jerusalem Day

Yael Eckstein | May 17, 2023

Yael discusses the Holy City, and both its spiritual significance, as well as its miraculous and historical reunification.

Yael Eckstein comforts her children at sunset on Israel shoreline

Protection and Comfort, in Troubling Times and Always

Yael Eckstein | May 11, 2023

This Mother's Day, Yael asks us to find inspiration and strength in God’s Word, that no matter what frightening and sad things are going on in the world around us, we are safe in His hands.

Pat Boone: Celebrating The Fellowship

Yael Eckstein | May 3, 2023

Join Yael as she speaks with legendary singer and songwriter Pat Boone about his friendship with Israel and The Fellowship.

Yael Eckstein and flag of Israel at Western Wall

Celebrating Israel's 75th Birthday

Yael Eckstein | April 26, 2023

As Israel celebrates 75 years of independence, Yael speaks with an Israeli diplomat who has spent his career building bridges between Israel and the world.

Planes fly over Israel's flag during Yom Haatzmaut

Praise and Celebration on Israel’s Independence Day

Yael Eckstein | April 25, 2023

As Israel celebrates 75 years of independence, let us rejoice, saying: “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”