Reflections

The Spiritual Sounds of the Shofar

Yael Eckstein | September 8, 2023

Starting a month before the High Holy Days begin, the sounds of the shofar—the biblically mandated trumpet made from a ram’s horn—can be heard in synagogues around the world, calling people to reflect, repent, and return to God.

A Time for Hope, Caring for Others, and Being a Light

Yael Eckstein | September 5, 2023

In just over a week, the Jewish people will begin the High Holy Days by celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

A Conversation on Connecting with God

Yael Eckstein | August 21, 2023

Grammy-nominated singer, best-selling author, and prominent Christian media personality Sheila Walsh joins me to discuss her first visit to Israel and to share how her personal journey through depression taught her important lessons.

Blessing and Being Blessed

Yael Eckstein | August 17, 2023

As we prepare to observe World Humanitarian Day on August 19, I’ve been reflecting on the work of my organization, and the aid we provide for millions of people in need worldwide each year.

Yael Eckstein and elderly woman wearing a floral nightgown with a walker sit next to each other, head to head.

Finding Light in the Darkest Times

Yael Eckstein | July 27, 2023

If you have ever felt like giving up, today’s episode is especially for you. This month Jews around the world observe the darkest day on the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the month of Av.

Yael standing at the Western Wall smiling and hands out stretched.

How to Break Free from Worry

Yael Eckstein | July 12, 2023

These days, there’s so much to worry about. But we weren’t made to carry around all of this worry in our hearts. Worry weighs us down—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Yael and her neighbor Sarah standing in front of a brick wall.

Poor and Needy in Your Land

Yael Eckstein | July 6, 2023

I have seen her walking around my town in Israel for years: an elderly woman, her face lined with age, a scarf wrapped around her head, going around collecting plastic bottles from garbage cans.

Honouring Our Fathers

Yael Eckstein | June 12, 2023

I have seen her walking around my town in Israel for years: an elderly woman, her face lined with a

Yechiel Eckstein and Pat Robertson shaking hands.

Pat Robertson - A Dear Friend

Yael Eckstein | June 8, 2023

It’s nice to know where my Abba, my father Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, is right now. I’m confident that he’s standing at the gates of heaven, welcoming in his dear friend, Pat Robertson.

A Family's Miraculous Escape

Yael Eckstein | May 30, 2023

It’s been over a year since Irina Kozlova locked her door one last time… and fled with her four children and aging mother, as Russian bombs rained down on their home in Ukraine.

Yael Eckstein and her family in an olive grove, Yael holds her son up into a tree to pick olives.

Practicing Gratitude

Yael Eckstein | May 25, 2023

An imperfectly written letter straight from my heart is more meaningful than the most eloquent Hallmark card. So, too, a prayer of gratitude straight from the heart, no matter how lacking it may be, is accepted by God and is beloved to Him.

Ukrainian refugees stand at the stairs of an air plane waving the Canadian flag and the Israeli flag.

551 Holocaust Survivors Made Aliyah in 2022

Yael Eckstein | May 23, 2023

The global Fellowship continues our mission to rescue Jews from across the globe—from war, poverty, anti-Semitism—through our aliyah flights, helping the Jewish people to immigrate to their biblical homeland.