Yael’s Holy Land Reflections


Passover seder

This Passover, Remember the Jewish Communities That Are Suffering

Yael Eckstein  |  April 14, 2022
Writing at Charisma News, Yael discusses the Passover prayers of Ukraine's Jews and how they are being answered.
Yael Eckstein eating with her family during Passover.

Yael Explains What Passover Teaches Us About Asking Questions

Yael Eckstein  |  April 14, 2022
Yael explains that by entering Passover with a spirit of curiosity, we are more open to learning, rediscovering, and recommitting to Him on our journey of faith.
Holocaust photo of entrance to Auschwitz

Why We Must Never Forget the Holocaust

Yael Eckstein  |  April 6, 2022
Yael talks to Elisha Wiesel - son of Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel - about bringing light to our dark world.
Yael smiling at the camera with Nesher Park behind her.

Fellowship Family Meeting: Helping Jews in the FSU

Yael Eckstein  |  March 30, 2022
Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein shares how your support is making an impact and helping thousands of Jews in Israel and the former Soviet Union.
Yael Eckstein and Dr. Steve Greene

Podcast: How IFCJ is Helping Ukrainians

Yael Eckstein  |  March 23, 2022
Yael talks to Christian leader Dr. Steve Greene about The Fellowship's holy work of helping refugees in war-torn Ukraine.
Jewish refugees in Ukraine remind us of need for heroes like Esther from biblical story of Purim

Modern Day Esthers

Yael Eckstein  |  March 16, 2022
As events in Ukraine break our hearts, the Jewish holiday of Purim reminds us that God acts through each of us to protect His children.
Jewish refugee child from flight from Ukraine to Israel, March 6, 2022

Our Friends in Ukraine Need Us

Yael Eckstein  |  March 10, 2022
While Yael is heartbroken over the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, she sees us coming together for good and prays for peace.
Yael Eckstein with child from March 6, 2022 Fellowship Freedom Flight from Ukraine

From Ukraine to Israel - Prophecy Fulfilled

Yael Eckstein  |  March 7, 2022
Yael comes to us from the tarmac at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel to welcome home 100 orphans on a Freedom Flight from war-torn Ukraine.
Michele Bachmann and Yael Eckstein, illustrating their conversation on Ukraine

Crisis in Ukraine

Yael Eckstein  |  March 4, 2022
In this special podcast, Yael Eckstein and Michele Bachmann discuss the current war in Ukraine, two faith leaders sharing insight and prayer.
Children in train station in Kiev, Ukraine

So Many Needs Across Ukraine

Yael Eckstein  |  March 1, 2022
As war continues to threaten the people of Ukraine, Yael comes to us to explain the changing needs of this troubled nation, as well as how The Fellowship is helping on the ground.
Yael Eckstein in Ukraine in February 2022

On the Frontlines in Ukraine, Saving Jewish Lives

Yael Eckstein  |  February 24, 2022
Yael comes to us live from the Holy Land to explain the war in Ukraine, how it is threatening the Jewish people there, and what we are doing to help God’s children in the path of the fighting.
Olim from Ukraine find miracles on Fellowship Freedom Flight, welcomed to Israel by Yael Eckstein

There Are Miracles

Yael Eckstein  |  February 23, 2022
Even in a world full of conflict and strife, there are miracles. I know — because I was privileged to witness one just days ago at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.

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