Jews lived in Syria for many centuries, but the city of Aleppo stands out for its unique Jewish history. Today, only a handful remains, their identities hidden.

The Aleppo Codex, believed to be the world's oldest surviving copy of the Hebrew Bible, has been listed in the Memory of the World Register.

An activist on behalf of Syrian civil war refugees is hoping to repair the ancient Aleppo Synagogue building, which sustained damage during the fighting.

Israel’s Aleppo Codex, believed to be the world’s oldest copy of the Hebrew Bible, has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a unique world treasure.