Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Yael Eckstein with elderly Jewish woman in Ukraine, 2022

Warming Hearts in Ukraine

Yael Eckstein  |  January 18, 2023
Blessings from millions of Fellowship friends around the world show God's people in war-torn Ukraine that they're loved this winter.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Heschel praying together.

Our Shared Heritage of Seeking Justice

Yael Eckstein  |  January 11, 2023
A staunch supporter of the Jewish state and Jewish people, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw Christians and Jews as people of faith who are duty-bound to join together.
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews 40th Anniversary

A Fellowship Like Our World Has Never Seen

Yael Eckstein  |  January 5, 2023
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 Eckstein  |  January 5, 2023
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

Yael Eckstein  |  December 14, 2022
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 faith that we will.
Yael Eckstein in Jerusalem in winter

It Was Winter

Yael Eckstein  |  December 7, 2022
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 Eckstein  |  November 30, 2022
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

Yael Eckstein  |  November 23, 2022
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 Eckstein  |  November 23, 2022
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

Yael Eckstein  |  November 15, 2022
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

Yael Eckstein  |  November 7, 2022
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 Eckstein  |  November 3, 2022
Yael speaks with legendary college basketball coach Bruce Pearl about his love for Israel and joining together as people of faith.

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