Yael’s Holy Land Reflections

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.
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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.
Screen capture of Yael Eckstein being interviewed by Billy Hollowell of CBN News
Prayers Sustain in the Midst of Evil
Yael discusses how The Fellowship is on the ground identifying needs in real time, all while hearing even more of the heartbreaking stories that all of Israel is experiencing.
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Caring for Displaced Israelis
Interviewed by the Washington Times, Yael speaks about how The Fellowship is helping provide basic needs to the survivors of the terrorist attacks in southern Israel.
IDF, October 7
From Dancing With the Torah to War
Writing at Townhall, Yael says that after just one day of war there are unthinkable tragedies and horrors happening in Israel, but she reminds us that Israel is a country…
Smoke rises in Israel from Hamas rocket attack, October 7, 2023
Update on Israel Attacks
Yael comes to us live from the Holy Land with an update on an Israel under attack by Hamas terrorists.