(RNS) — As someone who looks the part of the Orthodox Jew I am — dark suit, white dress shirt, black fedora — I’ve experienced my share of hatred directed at me as a symbol of the Jewish people. But, ...

Israeli President Shimon Peres offered his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a history lesson on Thursday, saying his lack of knowledge about the region was an embarrassment. The outspoken ...

The Book of Exodus begins with a sudden shift in fortunes. Joseph, the Jewish leader who rose to power in Pharaoh’s court, dies. The Pharaoh who favored him dies. And then: “A new king arose who did ...