Syria

Queens of Syria Define Humanity

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Keri Douglas • Leave a comment

Special Report by Adam Blitz on Queens of Syria presented in London on 5-9th July 2016 at the Young Vic Theatre directed by Zoe Lafferty in partnership with The Young Vic, Refugee Productions and Developing Artists with cast members: Reham Alhakim, Anwar Alsayyah, Reem Alsayyah, Waed Alsayyah, Maha Alyousef, Fatema Aodah, Kaoula Al Fahsi, Fatin Al Jasem, … Continue reading →

Cultural Heritage / Syria

Damascus Hide and Seek: Synagogues and Sotheby’s

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Keri Douglas • Leave a comment

Special report by Adam Blitz. On 17 December 2013 Sotheby’s (New York) commenced its Important Judaica sale. To be auctioned was “An Exceedingly Rare Hebrew Synagogue Carving” (Lot 93). Sotheby’s catalogue states that the object was made of Walnut and incised with seven words from Psalm 19 verse 9 framed by an ebony border and inlaid with … Continue reading →