Friedman writes that the 4,500 Jews left in Syria--virtual hostages in Syria's conflict with Israel--live under conditions that have been compared to those of Nazi Germany. He details the suffering and persecution endured by Jews living in Damascus, Aleppo, and Qamishli during the last 30 years. He includes first-hand accounts of Jews oppressed by the Syrian government, including the torture of Jews in Syrian prisons. Friedman urges putting pressure on the Syrian government through petitions to government representatives, ...
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Friedman writes that the 4,500 Jews left in Syria--virtual hostages in Syria's conflict with Israel--live under conditions that have been compared to those of Nazi Germany. He details the suffering and persecution endured by Jews living in Damascus, Aleppo, and Qamishli during the last 30 years. He includes first-hand accounts of Jews oppressed by the Syrian government, including the torture of Jews in Syrian prisons. Friedman urges putting pressure on the Syrian government through petitions to government representatives, the United Nations, the International Red Cross, and the Vatican. Booklist Of the 40,000 Jews who lived in Syria prior to 1948, some 4,500 remain as virtual hostages in Syria's conflict with Israel--under conditions that have been compared with those in Nazi Germany. Friedman describes the experiences of this persecuted group in the hope that the pressure of public opinion will persuade the Syrian government to put an end to the torture, killing, and harassment and allow Jewish residents to emigrate. The author recounts the suffering and injustice endured by individuals and families living in Jewish sections of Damascus, Aleppo, and Qamishli over the past thirty years. The book includes several moving first-person accounts that graphically reveal both the systematic oppression that characterizes the Syrian government's treatment of Jewish citizens, as well as the government's tolerance of acts of violence against Jews committed by members of the Arab majority. To safeguard those who have been left behind, the author conceals the identities of both Jews still living in Syria and the rescuers who have been working to get them out, and he withholds specific information about escape methods and routes. This book carries an important message that will be of interest to general readers as well as students and specialists in Near Eastern affairs.
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Good with no dustjacket. 027593313X. 147 pages. With frontispiece map. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners.; "Without Future: The Plight of Syrian Jewry" provides a poignant account of the hardships faced by the Jewish community in Syria, particularly focusing on the period from the mid-20th century to the early 1990s. The book details the systemic persecution, restrictive laws, and social ostracism that defined the lives of Syrian Jews during this era. It highlights the severe travel restrictions, confiscation of property, and arbitrary detentions that were commonplace, effectively trapping the community and cutting them off from the outside world. The narrative also delves into the community's internal dynamics, including their efforts to maintain religious and cultural practices under oppressive circumstances. Additionally, the book discusses the eventual emigration of many Syrian Jews, when exit restrictions began to ease in the 1990s, leading to the significant decline of what was once a vibrant community. Through personal stories and historical analysis, "Without Future" offers a compelling look at the resilience and suffering of Syrian Jewry, underscoring the broader themes of human rights abuses and the struggle for freedom and dignity in the face of harsh regimes.; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size)
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