Syrian jews
Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria.
Syrian Jews in Damascus donate meat for iftar, support Muslim families in need during Ramadan
Jewish merchant walks free after 20-days in Syrian prison, authorities say all charges cleared
Jewish traveler says locals 'radiated love for Israel' during Syria trip
Torah Scroll rescued from ancient Syrian synagogue to be returned - report
The move is set to come during a visit by Syrian Jewish businessmen and Syria's chief Rabbi in early 2025.
Damascus Jewish community unharmed despite rebel overthrow, Syrian Jew tells KAN
The source said they were optimistic that the new government might move towards peace with Israel.
BBC sparks outrage over 'diverse' Syrian Jewish population claim
As of 2022, there were reported to be only four Jews left in Syria, the Jewish Virtual Library said.
What would happen to pro-Palestinian western youth under Hamas? - Syrian American journalist asks
A co-founder and host of the Yalla Show, Bouzo had a long career in journalism – both in Syria and abroad – before becoming a popular content creator based in the US.
Forgotten Arabian Jews recount lives of happiness and horror
A new book gives voice to some of the million or so Sephardi Jews who once lived harmoniously in the Mideast and North Africa, but who left everything behind after an explosion of antisemitism.
On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch
A symbol composed of a Star of David entwined with a Christian cross and Islamic crescent has practically become the city’s logo.
The president of Syria’s Jewish community passed away; only four Jews remain in Damascus
Albert Kamoo, the president of the Syrian Jewish community and the fifth last Jew in Damascus Syria has passed away this week.
Time running out in race to preserve endangered Jewish languages
The many endangered dialects of Judeo-Arabic have been documented to varying extents, from Egypt to Morocco, from Syria to Yemen. And some young people are keeping the music alive.
Ex-Israeli ambassador discloses ground-breaking research on Damascus Jews
Writing for Avotaynu Online, an outlet devoted to research into the origins and migrations of the Jewish people, retired ambassador Jacob Rosen revealed the surnames of 300 Damascus Jews.
Judy’s story - the heroism of a Canadian who smuggled Jews out of Syria
Born in the city of Montreal, Canada, Judy would go on to lead a clandestine operation to smuggle more than 3,000 Jews out of Syria between 1975 and 2000.
