Building Bridges, Tearing Down Walls, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein
Every Sunday through Friday, President and Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ or The Fellowship), Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, sent out daily devotionals along with a scripture verse and the Hebrew Word of the Day to encourage understanding of Israel, the Jewish faith and Christianity’s Jewish roots. These devotionals have been a blessing to thousands of people over the years.
Hashem Said Yes
This is the post I’ve been waiting eight years to write. What seemed utterly impossible just a short time ago suddenly, and I mean suddenly, became absolutely possible. In the end, the whole story is one giant Kiddush Hashem (sanctification of God’s Name).
Tracing the High Priest’s Footsteps on the Temple Mount
In Hebrew, the word aliyah means “to ascend.” When I became a bat mitzvah at the age of 12, I ascended the bimah (elevated platform) to read the Torah and mark becoming a responsible Jewish adult who fulfills mitzvot (commandments).
Jewish Value of Life Enshrined in High Holiday Liturgy and Israeli Nonprofits
On the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the haunting poem Unetanah Tokef (We shall ascribe holiness to this day) is sung as one of the most central prayers, describing the Day of Judgment on Rosh Hashanah – considered to be the most solemn day of the year.
Yom Kippur: Do We Deserve Life?
Few matters are more difficult to understand than the nature and purpose of Yom Kippur.
Day of Atonement, Day of the Bicycles
There is only one day in the Jewish year when it is quite safe for children to ride their bicycles – of course with a suitable helmet and preferably knee and shoulder pads – in the usually busy streets and highways of Israel. It is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which will be observed this year – from sunset on Tuesday, September 18 and will end about 25 hours later on Wednesday 19.
Israel’s Tourism Boom Continues, Will it Welcome Record Number of Pilgrims?
It has been apparent for the last few years that Israel is experiencing a tourism boom – and the latest figures from the country’s Ben Gurion International Airport support this. According to Globes, August saw a record 2.7 million arrivals and departures – the airport’s busiest month in its history and a 10-percent increase on August 2017.
On Yom Kippur, Zuckerberg Asks Forgiveness for Facebook
In the Jewish tradition of asking for forgiveness around the High Holidays, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg apologized for his creation on Saturday.
Trump and Pence Send Yom Kippur Wishes to “Be Written in the Book of Life”
Many heartfelt Yom Kippur greetings came out from the White House, including the President, the Vice President, and the First-Daughter.
Before Yom Kippur, IDF Heroes Return From Rescue Mission in Mexico
The delegation was sent to Mexico to help find victims buried under rubble, check the stability of buildings and provide medical care.
