Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Sunrise looking over land and buildings on Israel.

Shattering Myths and Calling Out Lies

The Fellowship  |  January 15, 2019
A recent visit to the beautiful and biblical settlement of Efrat shattered many of Yael's preconceptions and made her wonder what misinformation and lies the rest of the world believes.
Yael Eckstein at Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City

Starting the New Year the Right Way

The Fellowship  |  January 8, 2019
As 2019 gets under way, Yael blesses us all and asks us to think good thoughts, have pure intentions, and plant holy seeds.
Yael Eckstein hugging the Western Wall.

2018 in Focus

The Fellowship  |  December 27, 2018
Yael looks back on the past year, acknowledging the bad but focusing on the good, and prays that in the year ahead, with God's help, that the goodness will grow.
Yael smiling into the camera during a service at Binghamtown Baptist Church.

Your People Are My People

The Fellowship  |  December 11, 2018
Yael looks back on a favorite experience from 2018 — a heartwarming trip to America where she experienced true fellowship with both the Christian and Jewish communities.
Yael Eckstein speaks about miracles and Hanukkah

Sharing God's Miracles

The Fellowship  |  December 4, 2018
As we enter this miraculous season, Yael talks about the importance of publicizing the miracles God has done, telling of one she experienced this Hanukkah and asking us to share their own.
Emergency responders at the sight of rocket destruction in Israel

Israel Needs Us Now!

The Fellowship  |  November 13, 2018
As terrorists launched 400 rockets at Israel, Yael's heart broke for the people of Israel. But she also took comfort in the things we can do to help them.
Candlelight vigil for victims in Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

Faith Under Fire

The Fellowship  |  October 29, 2018
Unfortunately this massacre is a sober reminder of what it means to enter the Covenant of Abraham. It is a privilege and a blessing, but it also comes with pain and suffering.
Yael Eckstein holding a Russian Bible

Gifting the Word of God

The Fellowship  |  October 17, 2018
Yael writes about not only caring for people's physical needs, but nurturing their souls, as well.
Yael Eckstein smiling with Olim from Freedom Flight

Rejoicing on Aliyah Day

The Fellowship  |  October 11, 2018
When Jewish people come home to Israel, it's not just immigration; it's the fulfillment of prophecy and the fruition of a long awaited dream.
Yael Eckstein praying at the Western Wall

Praying Powerful Prayers

The Fellowship  |  August 28, 2018
Yael writes about one of the highest deeds we can do — praying to God — and the powerful ways and powerful places to pray.
Elderly woman from Sderot club smiling

The Blessing of Joy

The Fellowship  |  August 7, 2018
Yael writes about a wonderful experience she had during a recent visit to a Fellowship-supported elderly club, and what the women there taught her.
Yael Eckstein standing in burnt fields in Southern Israel

Terror Kites and Choosing Life

The Fellowship  |  July 31, 2018
Yael tells of witnessing parts of the Holy Land that have been burned by terrorists, and how Israel represents life, growth, and faith, while her enemies have no regard for life or God.

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