The Republic9d
Yet another threat to the ancient churches of Syria
In the Triumph of Orthodoxy service on the first Sunday of Great Lent, the clergy and faithful proclaim – with many shouting ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs28d
Rare document sheds light on the Damascus Blood Libel, 185 years later
The Damascus Community exhibition at the Alliance ... The Jewish community of Syria has ancient roots, tracing back to the Babylonian exile in 586 BCE. Over time, Jews adapted the Arabic dialects ...
AFP on MSN1mon
Syrian Jews hope for revival of ancient heritage
Syria's tiny Jewish community and Syrian Jews abroad are trying to build bridges after Bashar al-Assad's ouster in the hope ...
The Times of Israel26d
Biblical-themed exhibit inaugurated at Roman site under Damascus Gate in Jerusalem
“We are all familiar with the Damascus Gate built by Suleiman, but fewer people know that under it are the remains of ancient Jerusalem.” In the first half of the 2nd century CE — a few ...