Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

Making Every Day Count

Yael Eckstein  |  April 20, 2021

If we’ve learned anything from the past year, it’s that each day is a gift from God, filled with His abundant blessings. The best way to thank Him is to make the most of it!

The Quest for Freedom Is Never Finished

Yael Eckstein  |  April 14, 2021

On this Israel Independence Day, as we rejoice and celebrate, let us pray for the day when a true spirit of peace, cooperation, and understanding will cover the world.

A Time for Silence, a Time for Speaking Up

Yael Eckstein  |  April 7, 2021

As the Jewish people observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yael says we must remember the past in order to forge a better future.

Understanding the Passover Story

Yael Eckstein  |  March 30, 2021

Yael explains how making aliyah (immigrating to Israel) and raising a family has made the Exodus story of God’s deliverance come alive.

The Redemption Story We Need Right Now

Yael Eckstein  |  March 25, 2021

The Passover story renews my hope, as it reminds us to remain faithful and seek God, asking Him to protect us, and believing miracles are always just around the corner.

The First Passover

Yael Eckstein  |  March 16, 2021

As the Jewish people prepare to celebrate Passover, the "Lord's Festival of Unleavened Bread," Yael shows us how to bake matzah, the biblical food that reminds us of God's deliverance.

A Woman of Strength

Yael Eckstein  |  March 8, 2021

As a mother, I’m grateful that my children are growing up in a country where women can experience all the promises of life and liberty, and pray that one day all nations will embrace these values we hold dear.

A Teachable Moment

Yael Eckstein  |  March 3, 2021

When we face anti-Semitism today, we must confront it, sometimes pushing back, at other times reaching out, and most importantly praying to our God who neither slumbers nor sleeps.

A Lesson from Esther - For Such a Time as This

Yael Eckstein  |  February 23, 2021

Yael shares a lesson from the story of Esther that is not only hopeful and inspiring, but more relevant today than ever before.

Connecting to the Word of God

Yael Eckstein  |  February 17, 2021

I hope you will join me on an ancient Bible-reading journey, one on which we’ll study God’s Word and grow together a bit more each week.

Nourishing Our Biblical Roots

Yael Eckstein  |  February 11, 2021

I’m excited to share my new podcast that explores the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, and nourishes those roots with inspiration and insights relevant to our lives today.

A Legacy of Joy

Yael Eckstein  |  February 3, 2021

I invite you to honor my father’s memory by doing something to bring someone else joy, increasing God’s light in the world and bringing joy into your own life, as well.