Nourish Your Biblical Roots with Yael Eckstein

“This is like coming back to my roots.” That’s what Ben Ferguson said when he sat down with Yael Eckstein at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Dallas, TX. Ben began his career in Christian radio when he was just 12 years old, and attended his first NRB at 13, so he felt right at home as he talked with Yael about his lifework being a voice for what is right. A friend of Israel...

Paula Faris has won an Emmy Award as a broadcast journalist. She’s anchored Good Morning America Weekend, and hosted The View. But this inspiring working mom’s greatest calling is as a mother. And throughout her career at ABC News and running her own organization, CARRY Media, Paula has also felt called to support and give voice to the nearly 25 million mothers in America’s workforce. As we celebr...

It’s always an honor to meet our heroes. And recently, The Fellowship was able to do just that. Captain Guy Barak is truly a watchman on Israel’s walls. Having served in the Israel Navy for 26 years, Captain Barak has seen not only the many threats that the Jewish state faces on a daily basis, but has helped face those threats head-on. And in his current roles as the Israel Navy’s attache to the U...

For many Jews, Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, is deeply personal. It’s a day to remember one of the darkest times in history that resulted in the horrific murder of six million Jewish souls. But while Yom HaShoah is a somber day when the entire nation pauses to remember the lives lost at the hands of the Nazis, it’s also a time for all of us to remember the lessons from the Holoc...

As the Jewish people celebrate Passover, we’d like to share this inspiring conversation between Yael Eckstein and Bishop Paul Lanier. The two discuss the relevance today of the ancient and timeless Exodus story for both Christians and Jews. The Passover celebration rallies people of faith around the table and reminds us of who we are in God. And through Passover, we are reminded that God is always...

One of the best ways to learn about something is to ask questions. In this special Passover episode, Yael Eckstein explains how the tradition of the Passover seder teaches us to ask questions. In fact, the telling of the Exodus story begins not with facts and explanations, but with questions. As Yael explains, this time-honored tradition of asking questions during Passover is an annual reminder th...

Think you know the whole story of the Israelites’ redemption from Egypt and the splitting of the Red Sea? Think again! In preparation for Passover this month, Yael Eckstein shares Jewish teachings about what happened in the moments before the Red Sea split and the lesson it teaches us about overcoming obstacles, acting in faith, and seeing miracles in our own lives. Listen to more of Yael’s Bible...

With March Madness upon us, we’d love to share this favorite conversation between Fellowship President and CEO Yael Eckstein and Coach Bruce Pearl, a legendary college coach who’s also a strong Jewish voice in today’s world—on and off the basketball court. This college basketball season, the Auburn Tigers were the cream of the NCAA crop. With a 28-5 record during the regular season, the Tigers led...

Michele Bachmann has long been a friend of The Fellowship—serving on the Board—and of Israel. But what many might not know is that this American and Christian supporter of Israel also once lived in the Holy Land. That’s right, after graduating high school, Michele spent time living and working on a kibbutz in the Holy Land. Kibbutz Be’eri, where a young Michele lived, came to the world’s attention...

Soon, my family will join Jews around the world to celebrate one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar—Purim, which commemorates the events written about in the Book of Esther . During the Purim celebration, Jewish people host parties, share holiday treats with friends, and dress up in costumes and masks—a lot like Halloween. But unlike Halloween, people go door to door in order to gi...

If we want our children to live according to godly—not worldly—values, then courage is one of the most important values that we can pass down to them. Courage is celebrated each year during the biblical observance of Purim , which commemorates the story of Queen Esther, whose courageous actions saved the Jewish people from certain annihilation. As Yael shares, it is faith that gave Esther her cour...

We live in a world that tells us that we have to be perfect. Perfect looks. Perfect house. Perfect life. But what if God’s blessings are found in our imperfections ? Join Yael Eckstein as she looks to what the Bible says—on how to embrace our imperfections and use them as a springboard to holiness and greatest. Every time we overcome our flaws and imperfections, we get closer to God—and rise even...

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is the world’s largest association of Christian communicators. Since the 1940s, NRB has worked tirelessly to help religious media outlets—in the U.S. and around the world. NRB strives for excellence in faith-based programming, by equipping and encouraging those who share their faith on television, radio, and all digital platforms. NRB is also a tireless advoca...

Tu B’Shvat is a Jewish holiday that’s considered the New Year of the Trees. Tu stands for the number 15, and Shvat is the name of the month in which the holiday falls. The fifteenth of Shvat , which falls in the winter, is the official date of this New Year—one of four new years on the Jewish calendar! Tu B’Shvat, also called the “birthday of trees,” takes place in the dead of winter. You might th...

Six years ago, The Fellowship lost its beloved founder, and Yael Eckstein lost her beloved father. The sudden passing of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein on February 6, 2019, left a hole in the hearts of so many—his family, his friends, and the millions of lives touched by his lifework. On this podcast, Yael celebrates her father’s extraordinary life with a special guest—Beryl Eckstein, her father’s younger...

What does it really mean to be kind? The definition of kindness, according to Jewish thought, is not be as simple as we might think. On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein explores Jewish teachings from the Bible about what true kindness is… and what it isn’t. And these lessons can be gleaned from the biblical laws of eating kosher! We’ll also discover how acts of authentic kindness can impact our...

On January 27, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, people around the world will remember the six million Jewish people who perished at the hands of the Nazis. This date was chosen, as it was on January 27, 1945, that the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp was liberated—80 years ago. In the aftermath of the Holocaust ( Shoah in Hebrew) the Jewish people vowed, “Never forget.” But as host Yael Ec...

As we prepare to remember the light and life of a great leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we’d like to share some truly enlightening and inspiring words from his niece, Dr. Alveda King. In this podcast, Dr. King shares with Yael, “As I was brought up by my Daddy, my Granddaddy, and my Uncle ML, we must know that we are all one race, and we must work together for human dignity… anywhere and every...

It’s been said that if you win the morning, you win the day. On today’s podcast, host Yael Eckstein shares interesting insights on how we should approach each new day. And she does this by looking to the Bible—at a Jewish teaching about the priest’s daily service, first in the Tabernacle and then later in the Temple. By adopting this biblical mindset, we can experience every day with maximum joy,...

As people of faith, we often use the expression “walking with God.” But what does walking with God really mean? Having a close relationship with God probably means different things to different people. Some feel closest to Him in prayer. Others might draw nearer to God by reading His Word, the Bible. In today’s episode, host Yael Eckstein will share what Jewish tradition teaches us about walking i...

Does your family have any special holiday traditions during this festive time of year? Most of us do, including host Yael Eckstein, who shares her special family traditions for Hanukkah. Yael explains how this holiday inspires hope, faith, and light for her husband and kids… and how Hanukkah has kept the Jewish people hopeful during the darkest of times in their history. This Hanukkah, let’s remem...

Why do you think that, during the darkest time of the year, the Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights? It’s not a coincidence. We celebrate light during this dark time of year because only against that backdrop of darkness can we truly appreciate light. In this special Hanukkah episode, host Yael Eckstein will explore this season during which Jews remember the miracles that happ...

How do miracles happen? A miracle just takes one step of faith and God takes care of the rest! That’s what today’s episode is all about, as host Yael Eckstein looks at the story of the miracle of the oil. We learn how when rededicating the Temple in ancient times, God’s people lit the menorah on faith alone because they knew they didn’t have enough pure oil for it to burn more than one day. And gu...

Hanukkah, a season of God’s light and miracles, is probably one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, primarily because of its proximity to Christmas. But do you know what miracles are remembered and celebrated during this season? Join Yael Eckstein for a four-part podcast series on Hanukkah, exploring the many lessons of faith this holiday has for us. Today, Yael tells us the miraculous story o...

We all know that giving to those in need is important… but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. When we’re short on time or money—or both—it’s can be hard to give away what little we have. But on this podcast episode, host Yael Eckstein turns the concept of giving completely on its head. She explores verses in the Book of Exodus in which God commands the Israelites to contribute to His purposes. In this B...