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On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch

ANTAKYA, Turkey (JTA) - Jews have lived in the city of Antakya, known in ancient times as Antioch, for over 23 centuries. And the city wants visitors

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On Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch

The Star of David imagery is so prevalent that one would be forgiven for thinking Jews were a significant part of the city’s 200,000-strong population; in reality - barely more than a dozen Jews remain

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On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch

Antakya, known in antiquity as Antioch, has a Jewish community 2,300 years old and is mentioned in the Talmud, but a flight to urban areas has left just a dozen Jewish residents

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On Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch ending of an epoch

A symbol composed of a Star of David entwined with a Christian cross and Islamic crescent has practically become the city’s logo.

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On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch
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