Badriyah Mousa Shatah, one of the last Jews in Syria, reflects on the decline of the Jewish community in Damascus. As the city recovers from years of violence, Shatah and other Jews face challenges in preserving their heritage and finding a way out. While some hope for a revival of Jewish life in Syria, others, like Shatah, are eager to leave.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-damascus-abandoned-jewish-quarter-final-5-jews-want-to-flee-as-expats-yearn-to-return/
Source Id: 2025-09-823748047