Reflections


People celebrate Purim in the streets.

Remembering Our Enemies, And Even More, Our Friends

Yael Eckstein  |  March 14, 2025
There is only one passage in the Torah that we are commanded to hear—not the Ten Commandments, no
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The Most Difficult Day 

Yael Eckstein  |  March 5, 2025
Last Thursday was the most difficult day for Israelis since the brutal terrorist attacks of October
Railroad tracks leading to Auschwitz death camp.

Liberating Auschwitz Again

IFCJ Canada  |  January 24, 2025
On January 27, the world pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day, e
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The Hostage Deal – Israel’s Sacred Stand for Life

IFCJ Canada  |  January 22, 2025
We cling to hope as we take the first steps toward bringing our loved ones home.
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Miracles and Destruction in Sderot

IFCJ Canada  |  January 10, 2025
Yael gives us a look at the town of Sderot in southern Israel.
hands lighting Hannukah candles.

Parallels Between First Hanukkah and Today

IFCJ Canada  |  January 8, 2025
Writing at Higher Ground during Hanukkah, Yael shares powerful stories from Israel that show the
Yael Eckstein lights Hannukah candles and smiles.

Hanukkah: A Flame That Refuses to Be Extinguished

IFCJ Canada  |  January 8, 2025
Writing at CBN, Yael Eckstein shares how important the lessons of Hanukkah are today. And we m
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Hanukkah: A Season of Light and Miracles in Israel

Yael Eckstein  |  January 3, 2025
Yael Eckstein shares stories from her experiences with The Fellowship that show the true meaning of Hanukkah.
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The Chosen People Podcast

IFCJ Canada  |  December 6, 2024
The Chosen People podcast with Yael Eckstein, President of IFCJ Canada, is a tale of war, wonder, s
Yael at Nesher Park standing on suspension bridge, close up with eyes closed and leaning on the steel cable of the bridge, trees out of focus in the background, gray sweater

Rabbi Zvi Kogan’s Murder Is a Reminder of Our Fractured World

IFCJ Canada  |  November 29, 2024
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.
Yael Facebook Live speaking about Flags of Fellowship.

Flags of Fellowship

IFCJ Canada  |  October 11, 2024
Why are 1,200 Israeli flags planted in the ground of Pastor Allen Jackson’s church? Yael shows us a look inside our Flags of Fellowship campaign that we hosted this past weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of October 7.
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Why It Matters That God Is Faithful

Yael Eckstein  |  September 20, 2024
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time when the Jewish people are in such deep prayer. We pray for good things for our family and for our health. We pray for our nation, for our people, and for the world.