Damascus has one more kosher restaraunt than Seattle now.

"It all began when a #Jewish #American family visiting #Syria found themselves eating only fruit for dinner. The food at the #hotel was not #kosher, and the hotel owner quickly realized there was a problem. Against the backdrop of Jewish #tourists returning to Syria under the country’s new regime, he decided, according to a report in The New York Times, to offer a #koshermenu for Jewish guests.

The #RoyalSemiramis, a five-star hotel in #Damascus, reopened only in April 2025. Recently, following the introduction of its kosher menu, it has become a central hub for #Jews arriving in the city."

https://www.ynetnews.com/travel/article/bj11qozivwl

Damascus hotel introduces kosher menu as Jewish visitors return to post-Assad Syria

Hotel in Syrian capital begins serving kosher food for Jewish expats returning to visit their homeland 'Currently, they are bringing meat from America, but God willing, after Passover a ritual slaughterer will come'

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From the #Book Fair in #Damascus: The song “Damn your soul, Hafez al-Assad,” performed by a #Syrian #voice with a #Saudi melody.
Today is the feast day of Hieromartyr Peter, 8th century Bishop of #Damascus https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/syria/damascus.html?s=mb #travel #history
Today is the feast day of Hieromartyr Peter, Bishop of #Damascus, killed by the sword in 743 or 775 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/syria/damascus.html?s=mb #travel #history
Travel in Syria — Damascus

Exploring the Old City in Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world. Ancient bazaars, the Street Called Straight, the Umayyad Mosque, the Chapel of Ananias

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📷 Celebration of the Anniversary of the Sultan’s Accession to the Throne in Front of the #Damascus Municipality, Syria, c. 1900

RT: @GiorgioCafiero I had the honor of producing my first analysis for @GIS_Reports, a Vaduz-based advisory firm. My piece is about #Azerbaijan’s strategic opportunities in post-Assad #Syria and what deeper ties with #Baku can do for #Damascus throughout the future.

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https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/azerbaijan-syria-ties/

Azerbaijan’s strategic reentry into Syria – GIS Reports

Azerbaijan leverages reconstruction and gas deals in Syria to expand its influence and position itself as a potential mediator among regional rivals.

GIS Reports
Travel in Syria — Damascus

Exploring the Old City in Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world. Ancient bazaars, the Street Called Straight, the Umayyad Mosque, the Chapel of Ananias

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Today is the feast day of Saint Agathangelus, 4th century Bishop of #Damascus https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/syria/damascus.html?s=mb #travel #history
Travel in Syria — Damascus

Exploring the Old City in Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world. Ancient bazaars, the Street Called Straight, the Umayyad Mosque, the Chapel of Ananias

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#Aerial #footage from the #Damascus #International #Book Fair on its third #day.
Today is the feast day of Agathangelus, martyred in #Damascus in the 3rd century https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/syria/damascus.html?s=mb #travel #history
Travel in Syria — Damascus

Exploring the Old City in Damascus, the oldest inhabited city in the world. Ancient bazaars, the Street Called Straight, the Umayyad Mosque, the Chapel of Ananias

Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More