Exiled Jews Return to Damascus To Reclaim Lost Heritage
After decades of exile, a group of American Jews with deep roots in Damascus has returned to Syria to rediscover their long-lost heritage. Organized by the Syrian Emergency Task Force, the four-day visit took participants on a moving tour of historic synagogues, former schools, and even the ruins of the ancient Jobar Synagogue—evoking memories of a once-thriving Jewish community. Their journey not only revived cherished memories but also ignited hope for restoring their ancestral homes and cultural legacy. For a detailed account of this emotional homecoming, read the full story by Rizik Alabi for The Media Line.
This holiday season, give to:
Truth and understanding
The Media Line's intrepid correspondents are in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Pakistan providing first-person reporting.
They all said they cover it.
We see it.
We report with just one agenda: the truth.
