New head of Syria’s tiny Jewish community thrives despite uncertainty

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New head of Syria’s tiny Jewish community thrives despite uncertainty

Bakhour Chamntoub was recently appointed as the head of Syria’s Jewish community by the new Syrian government of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the rebel leader-turned-Syrian president whose forces ousted the regime of Bashar al-Assad two months ago. While it’s largely a symbolic position, it’s still an honour, and a sign that the new government plans to work with and protect the community.