Damascus, Syria

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How a small delegation of US Jews got to Syria for the first time in decades

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 26 Feb

After the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, a small delegation of Syrian Jews visited their ancestral homeland for the first time in over 30 years.

0 Politics Israel

Yes, Trump's Gaza plan is outrageous. It could also be just what the Middle East needs

Yardena Schwartz in Forward · 8 Feb

Yardena Schwartz discusses President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate the population of Gaza, highlighting it as an extreme measure springing from years of failed Arab-Israeli peace efforts.

0 Politics Israel

As Iranian power recedes, Turkey and its Sunni allies are filling the vacuum

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Jan

The Middle East landscape is shifting as Iran's influence wanes, largely due to strategic setbacks inflicted by Israel, resulting in a power vacuum increasingly being filled by Turkey and its Sunni allies.

0 Culture History

Skiing on Sacred Snow

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 7 Jan

The article "Skiing on Sacred Snow" by Cindy Scarr traces the history of skiing on Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, an area of strategic and cultural importance to Israel.

0 History Jewish Law

Judy Feld Carr, secret rescuer of Syria’s last Jews, hails the end of Assad’s regime

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Jan

Judy Feld Carr secretively rescued over 3,300 Jews from Syria under the Assad regimes, a mission she now feels more comfortable discussing following the regime's recent fall.

0 Politics Jewish Law

What Matters Now to David Horovitz: Freedom of the press under attack

What Matters Now · 2 Jan

David Horovitz discusses the increasing attacks on media freedom in Israel, examining controversial government actions such as banning Al Jazeera and historical advertising decisions affecting newspapers like Haaretz.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Most Interesting Jewish and Israeli Storylines to Watch in 2025

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 1 Jan

Antisemitism is becoming increasingly entrenched in public life, raising concerns for Jewish communities worldwide as they enhance security measures and consider emigration to Israel.

0 Politics History

Our Favorite Conversations of 2024

Tikvah · 27 Dec 2024

2024 was a pivotal year for Jewish life, marked by Israel's military feats against regional threats and significant discussions on Jewish identity and survival.

0 Politics Israel

How Mossad’s masterstrokes helped Israel reshape the Middle East

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Dec 2024

A daring operation by Israel's Mossad led to a decisive reshaping of the Middle East, marking a significant decrease in Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence.

0 Jewish Law History

Balancing Midrash with Pshat

Jewish History Uncensored · 19 Dec 2024

Rabbi Wittenstein delves into the historical and interpretive tensions between Midrashim and the plain meaning (pshat) of biblical texts, examining Rashi's dedication to pshat and the significance of recent Israeli developments concerning Syria.

0 Politics History

Things Speed Up

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec 2024

Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly in regard to Israel and Iran.

0 Politics History

Things Speed Up

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec 2024

Cindy Scarr's article explores the rapid geopolitical shifts following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its impact on the Middle East, particularly in regard to Israel and Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Question Marks over Syria

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec 2024

The downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has led to the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Julani.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu visits IDF soldiers in Syria as rebel leaders call for Israelis to exit

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Dec 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to IDF troops in Syria marks a significant moment in Israel's ongoing military strategy following the fall of the Assad regime.

0 Politics Communities

The Jewish Trends That Mattered Most in 2024

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Dec 2024

In 2024, the Jewish world was characterized by significant geopolitical shifts, rising antisemitism, and a renewed sense of solidarity between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora.

0 Politics Israel

Interview | What Assad’s Fall Means for Syria and the Greater Middle East

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 16 Dec 2024

Ilan Berman, a regional security expert, discusses the recent developments in Syria, where the Assad regime has fallen due to increased Israeli military actions against Hezbollah and Iranian targets.

0 Politics Ethics

How Hamas fooled the media: A neuroscientist’s view

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Dec 2024

The article explores how militant groups like Hamas use cognitive empathy as a psychological tool to manipulate Western media and audiences.

0 Politics History

After Assad: Navigating Syria's Power Vacuum and Regional Fallout

Decision Points · 16 Dec 2024

David Makovsky, Andrew Tabler, and Tamir Hayman examine the intricate aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria and its implications for regional stability.

0 History Art

Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 13 Dec 2024

The Tel Dan Stele, the earliest archaeological evidence of King David's existence, is currently displayed at New York City's Jewish Museum.

0 History Communities

What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 13 Dec 2024

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has brought to light the precarious state of the country's Jewish heritage sites, which have suffered neglect and damage from years of civil war.

0 Politics Television/Film

The Road from Damascus - with Richard Haass and Alexis Bloom

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 12 Dec 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss the implications of the Assad regime's sudden fall in Syria and explore the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine

What Matters Now · 12 Dec 2024

Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and stability.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine

What Matters Now · 12 Dec 2024

Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and stability.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec 2024

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and the Fall of Assad

Israel Policy Pod · 12 Dec 2024

Neri Zilber and Yaakov Lappin analyze Israel's military actions following the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, highlighting implications for regional stability.

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