The Jews of Aleppo, who trace their origins in the city to the period following the destruction of the Second Temple in the year 70, saw the codex as something holy in itself – a relic that ...

(The exact number is disputed). The Central Synagogue of Aleppo in January 2016. (credit: Courtesy of Moti Kahana) My friend Firas and I set out from Bab Touma one Saturday morning to see what we ...

The al-Bandara Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Aleppo, also suffered damage during heavy fighting in the region. The synagogue had been renovated in the 1990s but was damaged again ...

Across Aleppo, churches are tentatively preparing ... Young worshippers from Archbishop Chahda’s congregation are busy constructing a large nativity scene and decorating a Christmas tree downstairs.

Fr Karakach tells AsiaNews that despite the difficulties, there are also signs of hope. The Church promotes discussions on ...

We are still facing a period of serious instability in Syria, where geopolitical tensions are threatening to further undermine the future of our country. The country remains divided, with the ...