Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Yael Eckstein and family at sea in Holy Land

Three Paths to Connect with God

Yael Eckstein  |  August 30, 2023
As the Jewish people prepare for the High Holy Days, Yael explores what these observances teach us about connecting with God and ourselves.
Yael Eckstein and Sheila Walsh

A Conversation on Connecting with God

Yael Eckstein  |  August 21, 2023
Yael talks with singer, author, and Christian, Sheila Walsh, about how our own brokenness creates bridges to other people—and to God.
IFCJ providing humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing war in Ukraine

Blessing and Being Blessed

Yael Eckstein  |  August 17, 2023
As the world honors those who aid those in need, we must also remember that what we do is bigger than ourselves—it is truly God's work.
Yael Eckstein in Jerusalem, Israel

Hope, Unity, and Brotherhood

Yael Eckstein  |  August 8, 2023
While the world might focus on Israel during times of unrest, war, or protests, Yael writes at Townhall of the gift and privilege of living in the Holy Land.
Yael Eckstein and Eric Metaxas

A Wake-Up Call for People of Faith

Yael Eckstein  |  July 28, 2023
Author and radio host Eric Metaxas joins Yael to call on people of faith to stand against the evils threatening the freedoms we cherish.
Yael Eckstein comforts elderly Jewish woman with walker

Finding Light in the Darkest Times

Yael Eckstein  |  July 26, 2023
Even during the darkest days, we can find encouragement and hope because we worship a God of love, mercy, and compassion.
Yael Eckstein at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

I Lift Up My Eyes to the Mountains

Yael Eckstein  |  July 19, 2023
On July 25, join your Fellowship family at the altar for a time of prayer, of fasting, and of faith.
Yael Eckstein at Western Wall in Jerusalem

How to Break Free from Worry

Yael Eckstein  |  July 12, 2023
Yael looks to the Bible for three ways to break free from worry, give our stress to God, and experience the fullness of joy He wants for us.
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.