Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s funeral in central Israel, after the young rabbi was murdered in Abu Dhabi.
Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s Murder Is a Reminder of Our Fractured
Yael shares about the devastating news of Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s murder, especially for his family and loved ones, but also for all of us who value faith and life.
Smoke rises from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon at a forest outside the northern Israeli city of Tzfat.
Israel Is Also Fighting for the Entire Middle East
Israel’s war is much bigger than just protecting Israel’s borders. This is a fight for freedom for the entire Middle East.
Israelis visit the site of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, October 6, 2024.
One Year of War in Israel Has Tragically Altered Life
The prayers of support for Israel from Christian friends around the world are stronger than any voice of hatred towards Israel.
Yael Eckstein tours a home severely damaged by Hezbollah rockets - tan blouse
Hezbollah Rocket Barrages Strike Israel
Yael explains why the Jewish people need Israel and why now is the time that they must defend their nation with all their strength.
Yael standing in front of gray cement building - navy blue blouse, black skirt - blue headband - palm tree
Will Israel Go to War With Hezbollah?
Yael explains how her family is dealing with the possibility of a new phase of this war on Israel as tensions with Hezbollah rise.
Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) - Hof Ashkelon Regional Counci - Nov 30 2023
331 Heartbreaking Days
Yael offers her words of concern and comfort amid the news of six hostages being brutally murdered by Hamas.
Yael Eckstein inside house that was invaded by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) - Hof Ashkelon Regional Counci - Nov 30 2023
Why Iran Might Attack Within 24 Hours
In an urgent message from the Holy Land, Yael speaks about the spiritual and biblical reasons why Israel’s enemies will likely attack in the next 24 hours.
Yael Eckstein, prayer, sad
In the Face of Hatred and Division, We Must Choose
Yael reflects on the shocking and disturbing assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, and tells us that now’s the time to choose light and rise above our divisiveness.
Danny Gerkovich is the head of the volunteer fire department in the region of Kibbutz Kissufim, where he lives. On Oct 7, his daughter and her husband were burned to death in their own home on Kibbutz Kissufim while he was trapped by terrorists in his home in another part of the kibbutz. The photo was taken in front of his later daughter’s burned out home.
Standing Together and Spreading Light
There are the brave Israelis who are serving their hurting community during the ongoing war with Hamas.
Yael Eckstein at Berko Archaeological Park (ancient ruins in Tiberias, Israel). white dress Israeli and American flags
God Bless the U.S.-Israel Friendship
As we celebrate America this week, I hope that you will join me in giving thanks for the friendship between our two great countries – Israel and the U.S.
Nov 30 2023 at Moshav Netiv HaAsara, a moshav (cooperative Israeli community) in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council,
Living in Faith – Not Fear
Even as she celebrates her niece's bat mitzvah, Yael explains there's still uncertainty and fear in Israel. Yet we can choose to live with faith.
Yael Eckstein delivers emergency aid to elderly woman in the north.
God’s Presence Is Active in Israel
Yael gives us some words of encouragement that not only is God is active and present in this war, but that He is working through The Fellowship and all our…