• A Family’s Story of the Shoah and Shalom
    Jan 22 2025

    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 Eckstein and her special guest Elisha Wiesel discuss on this special podcast, an alarming number of adults today know nothing about the Holocaust.

    Elisha brings a unique perspective to the conversation as the only son of Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Holocaust survivor, and author of Night, his renowned memoir of survival in the Nazi death camps. Elisha’s father survived the Holocaust, including Auschwitz, where his mother and little sister were murdered.

    And on this podcast, a son shares his father’s legacy, not only as a passionate humanitarian, but as a proud Jew who wanted to bring light to the dark places in our world. Listen now to this important and insightful conversation.

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    38 mins
  • The King Family’s Light & Legacy
    Jan 15 2025

    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 everywhere we are on this planet.”

    You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation with a Christian friend of The Fellowship that will inspire each of us to promote God’s goodness wherever we are.

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    25 mins
  • How to Win the Day
    Jan 8 2025

    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, clarity, and productivity—and win the day!

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings from the Bible on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    21 mins
  • Let’s Walk with God Every Day
    Jan 1 2025

    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 in God’s ways—and how we can do that and grow closer to Him each day. You may be surprised at how simple it is!

    Listen now and learn more with this practical, insightful, and inspirational teaching.

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    24 mins
  • Our Hanukkah Traditions
    Dec 25 2024

    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 remember all the light God brings to our lives and how this holiday has inspired faith in those who desperately need it.

    Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!

    Learn more about Hanukkah in our Learning Center.

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    22 mins
  • Hold Onto Hope This Hanukkah
    Dec 18 2024

    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 happened in their history and the miracles that are still happening today! As we’ll learn in this powerful episode, Hanukkah reminds us that no matter how dark things may be, we can still find the light.

    No matter how impossible things may seem, God can make miracles happen. Listen now!

    Learn more about Hanukkah in our Learning Center.

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    24 mins
  • Hanukkah—The Miracles in Our Lives
    Dec 11 2024

    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 guess what? God performed a miracle, and the flame lasted for eight days until they could get more pure oil!

    This Hanukkah, all God wants us to do is light that first candle and He will do the rest. Just as the Hanukkah story has inspired the Jewish people throughout history, God’s miracles in our own lives ignite hope and let our faith burn bright. Listen now!

    Learn more about Hanukkah in our Learning Center.

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    27 mins
  • Hanukkah—The Miraculous Story of the Maccabees
    Dec 4 2024

    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 of the Maccabees, and how their courage and faith in God were a huge turning point in history for the Jewish people.

    Hanukkah is a reminder that a single act of bravery can be turned into one of God’s miracles!

    Learn more about Hanukkah in our Learning Center.

    And listen to more of Yael’s teachings on her daily podcast, The Chosen People.

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    22 mins