Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

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.
Yael Eckstein, southern Israel
Israel Is a Land of Heroes
Yael writes about how bravely the people of Israel, both young and old, responded when Hamas attacked on October 7.
Hanukkah, Jerusalem, menorah, candles, light
Hanukkah: Celebrating Light, Life, and Miracles in the Midst of
After visiting one of the kibbutzim where unimaginable terror took place on October 7, Yael reminds us that God turns our darkness into light, even during wartime.
Hanukkah, menorah, Yael Eckstein, light
Holding On to Hope When all Else Seems Lost
Yael explores how Hanukkah is a time to remember that no matter how dark things may be, we can still find the light.
An Illustration of a lit Menorah (Chanukiah) during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Jerusalem, December 16, 2020.
How Hanukkah Teaches Us to See the Miracles in Our
Do you know how miracles happen? Yael shares how a miracle takes just one step of faith and God takes care of the rest!
Yael Eckstein giving thanks for Thanksgiving
God's Love Endures Forever
Yael reminds us that God’s love is forever, not just yesterday, but today and tomorrow. Not just in times of peace, but in times of war. So this Thanksgiving, Yael…
Oct. 7 attack, mourning, Israel,
What Is Life Like in Israel During War?
Yael says that in some ways Israel's returned to their routines, but in no way have they gone back to normal.
Yael Eckstein, prayer, sad
What Can We Learn About Israel's War from the Bible?
Yael shares with us some biblical insights on what's happening right now in Israel.
unity, light, together, Israel
Unity in the Face of War
Yael tells us how Israelis have come together to stand for light and goodness in this time of war.