Catholic-Jewish ties are center stage, with a diplomatic flap between Israel and the Vatican and the pope’s scheduled synagogue visit in August. In July, prior
Alberto Lecco’s forebears are there in the shadows amid the startling beauty of Rome, clustered in cramped synagogues for centuries. The bridge crossing the sparkling
Israel may be a small country, but thousands of birds annually take advantage of its passage-friendly flyway and the welcoming sanctuaries that dot the country.
Summer means more than livin’ easy. It means Young Judaea camps and Israel programs. It means Zionist General Council and Jewish Agency meetings in Jerusalem,