Rabbi daniel lapin was asked to write a eulogy for the jewish press, which describes itself as, americas largest independent jewish weekly. Eckstein exits a plane arriving at ben gurion airport near tel aviv in 2002. Feb 17, 2017 the great nineteenthcentury messianic jewish luminary and scholar, rabbi yechiel tzvi lichtenstein, left this world and entered the world of truth on february 20, 1912. Under the leadership of rabbi yechiel eckstein, the. Christians and jews have lost a good friend and partner who worked tirelesly to support holocaust survivors in israel and russia.
The amazing story of yechiel eckstein, a chicagobased orthodox rabbi who founded the worlds largest philanthropic organization of evangelical christians in. Our statement on the passing of rabbi yechiel eckstein zl. Remembering the life and accomplishments of rabbi yechiel eckstein 1951 2019. He is an internationally respected bible teacher and acknowledged as the. But a runin inside with a local community leader moments later typical, perhaps, of this israeliamerican orthodox rabbis often strained. Mixed feelings on ecksteins international fellowship of. He was born in manhattan, new york but was raised in ottawa, canada. Rabbi yechiel eckstein was a great man, whose tune of love and understanding and devotion is lost forever. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, who readers may recognize from latenight tv commercials asking viewers for financial support of russian jews, died suddenly monday at his home in jerusalem. Stockwell day chairman of the board west kelowna, bc, canada edward lasky secretary and treasurer79% northbrook, illinois dr. A message from rabbi yechiel eckstein about holy land moments. This is a pdf of a folder from our textual collections. Rabbi eckstein founded the international fellowship of christians and jews the fellowship in 1983 and devoted his life to building bridges of understanding and cooperation between christians and jews and broad support for the state of israel.
In passover your inspirational guide, rabbi eckstein shares with readers the significance of the exodus to the jewish faith, describes the rich traditions in the seder, and guides us through a traditional seder meal with commentary for christians to better understand the biblical foundations of the passover. The organization has offices in jerusalem, chicago, toronto, and seoul. Oct 15, 20 yechiel eckstein the international fellowship of christians and jewsas the head of a nonprofit that is almost entirely supported by donations, what makes yechiel ecksteins compensation noteworthy is its proportion to his organizations overall income compared to other ministries. Yechiel eckstein the international fellowship of christians and jews as the head of a nonprofit that is almost entirely supported by donations, what makes yechiel eckstein. After death of rabbi yechiel eckstein, daughter inherits. When the antidefamation league sent a young rabbi yechiel eckstein to chicago to foster interfaith relations in the late 1970s, he was. Today his words still inspire the messianic jewish movement, even if we sometimes conflate him with the other rabbi lichtenstein.
Salaries posted anonymously by international fellowship of christians and jews employees. Rabbi yechiel eckstein who fleeced evangelical christians. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, passed away suddenly wednesday afternoon at the age of 67. Notforprofit builds bridges between christians and jews. Yechiel tzvi lichtenstein remnant repository vine of david. It is hard to believe that an entire year has passed since my dear father, rabbi yechiel eckstein, left this world. Yechiel eckstein, rabbi who rallied support for israel. Mar 30, 2016 yechiel eckstein founder and president of ifcj rabbi y echiel eckstein, as the founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, continues to strengthen ties between. How rabbi yechiel eckstein cracked the code on jewish. The significance of passover and rabbi eckstein s family traditions. If you seek his eulogy, though, just visit israel and wonder aloud at all that he did. International fellowship of christians and jews ifcj enhanced its critical operational partnership with. International fellowship of christians and jews salaries.
Global reach contact us endorsements careers press room faq who we help share your blessings. Passover your inspirational guide rabbi yechiel eckstein. Support israel today bless israel with your donation ifcj. Dupell odessa, florida ed frankel jupiter, florida keith frankel west caldwell, new jersey steven hefter highland park. Based in chicago and under the leadership of its founder and president, rabbi yechiel eckstein, the fellowship is governed by a national board of directors comprised of leading christians and jews. Yechiel eckstein rabbi founder of ifcj life and legacy. Books from the fellowship and rabbi yechiel eckstein. Rabbi yechiel eckstein is, indeed, another pivotal player in the dirtymoney flows from america into the likud coffers. Serious concerns with the international fellowship of. Oct 22, 2010 yesterday the jerusalem post published jewish israels letter to the editor in response to tuesdays article, reaching out, concerning rabbi yechiel eckstein and his organization the international fellowship of christians and jews. July 11, 1951 february 6, 2019 was an israeli american rabbi. The founder and president rabbi yechiel eckstein is an orthodox jewish rabbi. The international fellowship of christians and jews ifcj was founded in 1983 by rabbi yechiel eckstein to promote understanding between jews and christians and build broad support for israel and other shared concerns. But a runin inside with a local community leader moments latertypical, perhaps, of this israeliamerican orthodox rabbis often strained relationships with the.
International fellowship of christians and jews rabbi. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, ifcj founder who united christians and jews, passes away at 67. Nov 08, 2012 the name of this organization international fellowship of christians and jews is intentionally misleading the ifcj does not share the gospel at all and it is not a christian organization. Rabbi shmuley boteach, a breitbart news contributor, also mourned eckstein in a statement, noting eckstein had given a speech at boteachs sons bar mitzvah just two days before. Yael eckstein is putting her own mark on building bridges. World mourns rabbi yechiel eckstien, pioneer in christian. The one year holy land moments devotional contains 52 weeks of reflections from both a jewish rabbi and a christian theologian, demonstrating the timeless and universal themes in both the hebrew bible old testament and new testament. Our programs guardians of israel isaiah 58 on wings of eagles stand for israel.
Rabbi yechiel eckstein, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews ifcj, and perhaps the most recognizable rabbinical voice to american christians, asked 3,000 students at oral roberts university this morning to stand anew with the state of israel as the next generation of christian leaders, and to join him. Rabbi dovid mondshine, director of the ohr avner foundation, looks on. The name of this organization international fellowship of christians and jews is intentionally misleading the ifcj does not share the gospel at all and it is not a christian organization. While in yeshiva, he became a disciple of yeshua of nazareth. Rabbi yechiel eckstein frontlines of dd 7 121815 5. Rabbi yechiel eckstein wrote this piece for a christian audience who is seeking to better understand judaism and the jewish roots of christianity.
But few did more than my friend rabbi yechiel eckstein, who died. To the myriads of people who worked with him, rabbi yechiel eckstein was a man full of. July 11, 1951 february 6, 2019 was an israeli american rabbi and charity worker who, in 1983, founded a philanthropic organisation for jews, the international fellowship of christians and jews later known as the fellowship, headquartered in chicago and jerusalem, and served as its president. Eckstein has been the matchmaker of the marriage between the jabotinskyites in israel and the most fanatical of the christian zionists in america, dating back to the late 1970s, when he was the codirector of interreligious affairs for the organized crimetainted anti. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, has devoted more than 35 years to building bridges of. Those who are interested in jewishchristian understanding will truly treasure how firm a foundation. Rabbi yechiel eckstein zl was an ardent zionist who devoted his life to the state of israel, a highly respected visionary and leader who built bridges between jewish and christian communities. He was known as the founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, which is headquartered in chicago and jerusalem.
Rabbi yechiel eckstein founder and president jerusalem, israel hon. Rabbi yechiel eckstein born july 11, 1951 is an israeli american rabbi and the founder and current president of the international fellowship of christians and. Biblical teachings from the rabbi eckstein, yechiel on. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, who died wednesday at 67, led the international fellowship of christians and jews, raising evangelical funds for israel. The following are excerpts from the article of statements made by rabbi eckstein, followed by our response. Eckstein, founder of the international fellowship of christians and jews, is a prolific fundraiser among american christians. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Rabbi eckstein shares the spiritual significance of gods. Rabbi yechiel eckstein raises millions for israels poor. My late father, rabbi yechiel eckstein, was disinvited from his own synagogue when he began to extend an olive branch to christians 40 years ago.
My father died unexpectedly of a heart attack, but it was my heart. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, and a dual israelamerican citizen, passed away suddenly at his home on wednesday of cardiac. After death of rabbi yechiel eckstein, daughter inherits billiondollar charity yael eckstein takes over her fathers mission as head of international fellowship of christians and jews, which. Rabbi yechiel ecksteins daughter steps into the late. Jewish israel responds to yechiel eckstein jewish israel. He served at the institutum judaicum delitzschianum as a professor of rabbinics and wrote several books and commentaries including refutations of antimissionary works. Remembering my brother, yechiel eckstein jewish week. Late rabbis daughter continuing fathers work of uniting. Rabbi yechiel eckstein initiated a dialogue with the christian leader. International fellowship of christians and jews is a international peace, security, and affairs charity located in chicago, il. Yechiel eckstein, rabbi who rallied evangelical supp. Yechiel eckstein simple english wikipedia, the free. He adamantly opposes jewish people who believe in jesus.
Each day offers a fascinating glimpse into the jewish faith, history, and perspective, while exploring the. Yechiel tzvi lichtenstein was a late nineteenth century jewish believer from a chasidic background. Last week, i had the honor and the obligation of sitting shiva for one of the greatest jews of our generation, rabbi yechiel eckstein people around the world. Rabbi eckstein plays violin in latest scam on naive. Why christians should not give money to rabbi eckstein of. Rabbi yechiel eckstein was honored at the 2019 friends of the israel defense forces western gala in beverly hill, california on nov. International fellowship of christians and jews receives 85. Rabbi yechiel eckstein makes some shocking statements in a. Rabbi yechiel eckstein of the international fellowship of.
It aired on the fox news channel quite a bit, especially during and after the war between israel and hezbollah last august and september and is still being aired as i write. The americanisraeli rabbi died from sudden heart failure and his funeral will be held in jerusalem on thursday. Yael eckstein is the senior vice president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, which was founded in 1983 by rabbi yechiel eckstein to promote understanding between jews and christians and build broad support for israel and other shared concerns. International fellowship of christians and jews 522 views. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews, has devoted more than 35 years to building bridges of understanding between christians and jews and broad support for the state of israel. His father was a canadian rabbi and psychologist who was serving in winthrop at the. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, ifcj founder who united christians and. The fellowship, one of the top 400 nonprofits in america the chronicle of philanthropy, raises.
Our ministrys vision is that jews and christians will reverse their 2,000year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, respect, and cooperation. Yechiel eckstein was a bridge to christian evangelicals. Aug 21, 2016 paris the summer drizzle that soaked the french capital did little to dampen yechiel ecksteins enthusiasm as he arrived recently with his wife joelle at the citys great synagogue for a private tour. Yechiel yitzhak perr grew up in south ozone park, queens, where his father, rabbi menachem mendel perr served as a rabbi for over 50 years. Aug 28, 2015 how rabbi yechiel eckstein cracked the code on jewishevangelical relations by jns august 28, 2015, 9. The amazing story of yechiel eckstein, a chicagobased orthodox rabbi who founded the worlds largest philanthropic organization of evangelical christians in support of israel. Jan 16, 20 a message from rabbi yechiel eckstein about holy land moments. Eckstein was an author, philanthropist and activist who served on the boards of. Many good people work to strengthen the jewish people and the state of israel. Aug 24, 2015 rabbi yechiel eckstein cracked the code on relations between jews and evangelical christians. And, as a tribute to our beloved founder rabbi yechiel eckstein, who died in february, you will have an opportunity to memorialize him and witness the rich legacy he left in the holy land.
For immediate release it is with a deep and profound sadness that the american jewish joint distribution committee jdc joins with so many others in israel and around the world in mourning the untimely death of rabbi yechiel eckstein, zl, the founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews and a towering figure in the philanthropic and jewish world. Yechiel eckstein was an israeli american rabbi and charity worker who, in 1983, founded a. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, born in 1951, is founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, who readers may recognize from latenight tv commercials asking viewers for financial support of russian jews.
The halting of the project comes months after the u. Yechiel eckstein books list of books by author yechiel eckstein. In 1983, my father, rabbi yechiel eckstein, founded the international fellowship of christian and jews the fellowship to promote better understanding and. Rabbi perr attended high school at mesivta yeshiva rabbi chaim berlin. Eckstein, yechiel ronald reagan presidential library. Rabbi from famous tv commercials supporting holocaust. Why christians should not give money to rabbi eckstein of ifcj. Rabbi yechiel eckstein in 1983, rabbi eckstein founded the international fellowship of christians and jews the fellowship, devoting his life to building bridges of understand ing between christians and jews and broad support for the state of israel. Why christians should not give money to rabbi eckstein of ifcj on august 10, 2015 august 10, 2015 by geri ungurean in uncategorized we have all seen the commercials from rabbi eckstein of ifcj international fellowship of christians and jews, asking for your money to support his cause. Building coalitions ifcjs yechiel eckstein outlines how evangelical support is a strategic asset for israel and the jewish people. When the antidefamation league sent a young rabbi yechiel eckstein to chicago to foster interfaith relations in the late 1970s, he was surprised to see how responsive christian evangelicals. All that time id always been on the other side of the desk, she says eight months later. Rabbi yechiel eckstein knew how to help us turn that into concrete action, channeling our affection for the jewish people into resettlement efforts for russian jews and other philanthropic. The first commercial is sponsored by rabbi yechiel ecksteins organization, the international fellowship of christians and jews.
Paris the summer drizzle that soaked the french capital did little to dampen yechiel ecksteins enthusiasm as he arrived recently with his wife joelle at the citys great synagogue for a private tour. Or find encouragement with daily insights from rabbi yechiel eckstein and christian theologian dr. On february 6, 2019, rabbi yechiel eckstein, the founder of the international fellowship of christians and jews passed away suddenly from a heart attack. An orthodox rabbi and a christian journalist see israel through each others eyes and strengthen their faith. While the salary and benefit package of the head of the international fellowship of christians and jews ifcj is at. The bible promises, blessed are those whose hearts are set on pilgrimage psalm 84. Rabbi yechiel eckstein, 67, founder and president of the international fellowship of christians and jews ifcj. Eckstein is an orthodox jewish rabbi whose relationship to born again christians is moolah money while hindering them in fulfilling the great commission in the lives of the jewish people.
Rabbi yechiel eckstein s daughter steps into the late rabbi s shoes yael eckstein had known that she would be taking over for her father at the fellowship. Before long, the outspoken christian preacher and other highprofile christians were on. Just who is this rabbi yechiel eckstein and what is his relationship to born again christians. Charity navigator rating for international fellowship of.
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