דער קערפער פֿון השם"#Syrian-#American #Jew, #JosephJajati, told The Media Line that a historic chair stolen from a #synagogue in #Damascus' Old City's #JewishQuarter has been recovered, crediting local residents with helping secure the return of what he described as one of the Syrian #Jewish community's most significant heritage artifacts.
Speaking exclusively to The Media Line, #Jajati said he felt "immense gratitude, relief, and joy" following the chair's recovery, describing the outcome as "a great success" for both the local community and those committed to preserving #Syria's Jewish heritage.
According to Jajati, the recovered object is not merely a piece of furniture but the Chair of #Elijah (“Kisse shel #Eliyahu”), a ceremonial chair that holds deep religious significance in Jewish tradition. The chair is traditionally used during circumcision ceremonies, symbolizing the presence of the Prophet Elijah."
Syrian Jews track down, recover stolen heritage artifact from Damascus' Old City synagogue
The chair's recovery would not have been possible without the cooperation of residents of the Jewish Quarter in Old Damascus, who helped track it down and facilitate its return to the synagogue.