Yael Eckstein

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  Jul 14, 2021

  We still mourn the loss of the temple, yet we have reason to hope

  As people of faith, we can never give up hope—and when we hold on to this hope despite everything, hope will hold us and carry us through anything. If we hope for it, pray for it, and work for it, and trust in God’s promises, this will inspire others to do so as well.

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  May 14, 2021

  A mother and humanitarian leader reflects on the situation in Israel today

  Do you know what it is like to be scared to take a shower because a “code red” siren might go off, leaving you with 30 seconds to seek shelter? Have you ever been scared to drive to work for fear of a rocket siren going off when you are driving? Can you imagine staying home from a much-needed trip to the grocery store because there might not be a shelter at the store, and the risk is just too high?

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  May 9, 2021

  This is what helps me juggle my career and motherhood

  Every working mother knows that having a job outside the home (and sometimes more than one) can tip the delicate balance between work and family in the wrong direction.

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  Apr 7, 2021

  Holocaust Remembrance Day: Time for silence and for speaking up

  At 10:00 a.m. on Yom HaShoah – Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day – sirens sounded across the country, signaling that it was time to observe a minute of silence for our 6 million brothers and sisters, the victims of the Holocaust.

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  Feb 23, 2021

  The Jewish holiday Purim: A lesson for such a time as this

  This week on February 25, Jews around the world will celebrate the Holiday of Purim, which commemorates events chronicled in the biblical book of Esther.

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  Jan 26, 2021

  Morocco is a model for other nations longing for peace

  During World War II, it was Morocco that boldly refused to target Jews for inevitable death, but regarded them as equal to any other Moroccan. The tolerance and respect for Jewish people was driven home to me by a Muslim bellboy at one of the hotels where I stayed.

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  Sep 1, 2020

  Israel and the UAE show us peace is possible

  As a region of Jews, Christians, and Muslims, the fact that this agreement is called the Abraham Accord is especially meaningful.  In the Middle East, you can’t ignore religion when talking about peace – it is too woven into the fabric of everyday life. 

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  Aug 22, 2020

  Running to a bomb shelter isn’t part of most folks weekly routine. But it is in Israel

  These days, we all face unprecedented challenges. But thankfully, there’s one challenge most people in the West don’t have to face: the imminent threat of terrorism and war.

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  May 8, 2020

  Mother's Day: What my children have taught me

  With Mother’s Day upon us, I’ve done quite a bit of reflecting on the work I’ve put into this role I’ve had for the last 13 years.

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  Apr 8, 2020

  What Jews wish Christians knew about Passover

  At the Seder meal that Jews enjoy on Passover, we read to our friends and family from the Haggadah, which is the text that explains the order of the Passover.