Read Claudio Epelman's Personal Tribute to Pope Francis.

Pope Francis himself was a longtime friend of the Jews, calling antisemitism "a sin against God." As Jews, we not only offer ...

(RNS) — Some of Pope Francis’ recent statements on Israel have been a source of pain for Jewish communities and leaders.

Drivers on Highway 1 near Jerusalem were forced to flee their cars, leaving them abandoned on the highway as more than 100 teams across Israel fight wildfires on multiple fronts, authorities said.