In Damascus, cooking kosher continues to be a complicated matter for Syria's Jewish community

Syria's small Jewish community has struggled to maintain kosher traditions after it dwindled in size, relying on imported ...

Ultranationalist Jews chant racist slogans during annual march into Jerusalem’s Old City

Jerusalem is bracing for tens of thousands of ultranationalist Jews to march through the Old City. The event on Thursday, ...
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Damascus stages heritage marathon to spotlight cultural legacy and tourist routes

Damascus, April 18 (SANA) Marking World Heritage Day, Damascus University organized a heritage-themed marathon through the historic center the Old City on Saturday, in an effort to draw attention to ...
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How an old engine chain became a Damascus knife worth hundreds

Engine chains are made from durable, high-carbon steel, making them an ideal candidate for forging into Damascus blades. In this process, the chain is cleaned, compressed, and forged into a solid ...

Jerusalem braces for annual ultranationalist Jewish march through Old City

Jerusalem braces for annual ultranationalist Jewish march through Old City - Jerusalem is bracing for tens of thousands of ultranationalist Jews to march through the Old City ...

The secrets of kosher: how Damascus’ last Jews survive and keep traditions alive

FILE: Rabbi Yusuf Hamra prays at the al-Franj synagogue where he used to serve as a rabbi in the old city of Damascus, 18 ...

Israelis mark capture of East Jerusalem with Old City parade, provocative chants

Israeli nationalists parade in East Jerusalem, sparking tensions with Palestinians amid heavy police presence during ...
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Damascene Homes: living palace of sustainability echoing spirit of the Arabian Nights

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Amid the rush of modern life, the ancient alleys of Damascus still conceal behind their quiet walls architectural gems that have lost neither their beauty nor their purpose.
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Chants of ‘death to Arabs’ at Jerusalem Day march as Ben Gvir flies Israeli flag on Temple Mount

Extremist youth mobs spit on, curse journalists before religious Zionist revelers crowd into Old City's Muslim Quarter; 13 ...
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‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount

JERUSALEM — Far-right activists chanted “death to Arabs” and engaged in violent clashes ahead of the annual “Dance of the Flags” march through the Old City that commemor ...