Yael Eckstein is president and global CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations. She is a respected Jewish leader, speaker, best-selling author, award-winning podcast host, and humanitarian. She received the 2025 Pillars of Jerusalem Award for her exceptional contributions to Israel’s public diplomacy and was named The Jerusalem Post’s 2023 Humanitarian of the Year. A Chicago-area native, Eckstein lives in Israel with her husband and their four children.
The Jewish day of Tisha B’Av remains a reminder for everyone that God remains present even in our deepest distress. God never abandons those who trust in him, and our light and momentary troubles are carry the seeds of redemption. Thanks be to God in our Lord Jesus Christ.
