Yael Eckstein

Yael Eckstein

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  • Gaza’s terrorists bombed a playground

    Gaza’s terrorists bombed a playground

    The Senator told the American people in a tweet, “I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference.”

  • New life in the dead of winter

    New life in the dead of winter

    Trees in Israel are different from those anywhere else in the world. They are subject to biblical laws, such as God's directive to wait three years before eating the fruit of a new tree (Leviticus 19:23)

  • Celebrating Women of Faith

    Celebrating Women of Faith

    This week, on February 26, we welcome the Hebrew month of Adar. This month contains the Holiday of Purim, and beginning on the first of the month, the messages of the Book of Esther, which we read every Purim, are particularly relevant.

  • Ask a good question

    Ask a good question

    It makes sense then that Jews have around 20 terms for what we call a "question," because questions are central to living a biblically inspired life.

  • Remembering my abba, one year later

    Remembering my abba, one year later

    My father died unexpectedly of a heart attack, but it was my heart that was shattered. I spoke to him every Friday before Shabbat and several times during the week.

  • African-American, Jewish communities: Our shared heritage of seeking justice

    African-American, Jewish communities: Our shared heritage of seeking justice

    "Racism is Satanism, unmitigated evil ... You cannot worship God and at the same time look at man as if he were a horse."

  • The terrifying trend of rising anti-Semitism

    The terrifying trend of rising anti-Semitism

    I want to share with you how we, at The Fellowship, will combat the growing danger of anti-Semitism.

  • This Hanukkah, I’m Remembering Persecuted People of All Faiths

    This Hanukkah, I’m Remembering Persecuted People of All Faiths

    Each Hanukkah, I often have it in my heart to pray for and to act on behalf of those who suffer persecution for their own faith.

  • The darkness of the Holocaust 

    The darkness of the Holocaust 

    Growing up, my grandfather told my siblings and me many stories about the Holocaust. I remember one of them especially vividly. 

  • The gift of time

    The gift of time

    Jews around the world will observe Sukkot this week. Sukkot is one of Judaism’s most joyous holidays, focusing on thanksgiving and gratitude.

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