Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

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…
Visitors seen at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on May 2, 2024, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Yom HaShoah Reminds Us: 'We Will Live'
Yael says that this Yom HaShoah it's more important than ever to stand with Israel through prayers and action, and faith that God will protect His people.
Israeli soldiers seen during a pre-Passover event for the return of Kibbutz Nir Oz hostages at the Kibbutz dining hall, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, April 11, 2024. Photo by Liron Moldovan/Flash90
From Israel: What’s on My Mind This Passover
Writing at Higher Ground, Yael says this Passover is a time of grief and suffering… but also hope.
Yael Eckstein with yellow fortified ambulance which IFCJ provided to Magen David Adom. It was hit by bullets during Operation Swords of Iron.
Finding Strength in the Light
Yael reminds us that there is hope after the terrible attacks of October 7, and that as long as we hold steadfast to the light, our faith, and each other,…
Yael Eckstein, southern Israel
What Have We Learned After 150 Days of War?
Yael shares how the world must stop falling for the deceitfulness of Hamas’ tactics and realize that Israel stands for life, freedom, and peace.
23 year old Noa Kalash (survivor of the nova music festival massacre on October 7, 20230, Yael Eckstein, and Sarah Jackson (Holocaust survivor)
Hamas and the Holocaust: An Interview
Yael speaks with Sarah, a Holocaust survivor, and Noa, a survivor of the October 7 attacks on Israel in this powerful interview.
Yael, kibbutz, October 7
Christian Friends Combat Dangerous Anti-Semitism
Yael writes a powerful message about the strength of Israel’s millions of Christian friends who are committed to supporting the Jewish people and are unified in crying out: Never again!
Israeli flag, US flag, Old City, Jerusalem
Unity in Prayer and Action to Usher in New Days
As Yael reflects on the tragedy of October 7, she encourages us to let go of all that divides us as a society, so that we can find unity, strength,…
Yael Eckstein, holding book, rubble, apartment building, Ashkelon, terrorist rockets
A Biblical Land – and A Land of Heroes
Yael reflects on her renewed awe for the humble and heroic defenders of Israel during this time of war.