Syrian jews
Syrian Jews lobbied US to lift Caesar sanctions on Syria in 2025 as Israel urged caution
Syrian Jewish leaders joined opposition activist Mouaz Moustafa in lobbying Congress to repeal the Caesar sanctions, despite sharp Israeli concerns over Syria’s new Islamist-led government.
Syrian Jews track down, recover stolen heritage artifact from Damascus' Old City synagogue
Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties
After Syria trip, Dartmouth prof. hopes for academic relationship with Damascus University
This week in Jewish history: Israel's first astronaut, invention of cardioverter-defibrillator
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.
Julani asked to protect historic Syrian synagogue in Syria by Israeli rabbi
Rabbi Binyamin Hamra, son of the late Rabbi Avraham Hamra, appealed to Julani to protect the country’s Jewish community and preserve its historic sites, including the Jobar Synagogue.
Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish émigrés to visit
Syria's Jewish population dwindles to nine, reflecting centuries of history and resilience amid upheaval. Residents recall a once-thriving community, cultural ties, and the destruction of synagogues.
Syrian Jews can finally visit one of the oldest synagogues in the world
Syria's historic Jobar synagogue is safe to visit after years of war, revealing looting and heavy damage.
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.
