Personal Stories

Syrian Jews and their descendants share memories of Aleppo and Damascus, life under the emigration ban, and the communities they built in Brooklyn, Latin America, Israel, and beyond.

Written Narratives

In their own words

Oral Histories from Syria

JIMENA has recorded the memories of Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa. This interview with Jews from Syria tells of the communities they grew up in and the journeys that followed.

Denise Amnon

Aleppo, 1926. From Aleppo to Beirut, Istanbul, and the United States.

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Timeline of Jewish Presence

View chronological details of Jewish life and presence in Syria.

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Personal Stories

Hear firsthand accounts of Jewish life in Syria, including memories of family, community, and escape.

Photos

See the people, synagogues, and neighborhoods of Jewish Syria, from Aleppo to Damascus.

Food

Discover Syrian Jewish recipes, from kibbeh and mehshi to ka'ak and tamarind sauce.

Videos

Watch talks, interviews, and programs on the history and heritage of Syria's Jews.

Music

Discover the pizmonim, the sacred songs that Syrian Jews still sing in synagogue and at celebrations.

Relevant Articles

Read scholarship, journalism, and personal essays on the history, culture, and rights of Syria's Jews.

Bibliography

Explore books, scholarly works, and memoirs documenting the history and heritage of Syrian Jews.