One of the Last Remaining Jews in Damascus Passes at the Age of 92
The late Hadiya Shatakh, one of the members of the ancient Jewish community in Damascus, has passed away at age 92.
Shatakh, who had no children, belonged to a long-time family from the ancient Jewish community of Damascus.
The Chief Rabbinate for the Jews of Syria published a special letter announcing her passing, extending condolences to her sister Rosa, who still lives in Damascus. The letter reads, “We send our sincere condolences to Mrs. Rosa Shatakh, sister of Hadaya Shatakh, a long-time resident of Damascus.”
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