Author: FRIEDMAN, SAUL S.
Title: Without Future. The Plight of Syrian Jewry
Description: New York & Westport, Connecticut: Praeger, 1989. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). ISBN: 027593313X. 147 pages. With frontispiece map. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "Without Future: The Plight of Syrian Jewry" provides a poignant account of the hardships faced by the Jewish community in Syria, particularly focusing on the period from the mid-20th century to the early 1990s. The book details the systemic persecution, restrictive laws, and social ostracism that defined the lives of Syrian Jews during this era. It highlights the severe travel restrictions, confiscation of property, and arbitrary detentions that were commonplace, effectively trapping the community and cutting them off from the outside world. The narrative also delves into the community's internal dynamics, including their efforts to maintain religious and cultural practices under oppressive circumstances. Additionally, the book discusses the eventual emigration of many Syrian Jews, when exit restrictions began to ease in the 1990s, leading to the significant decline of what was once a vibrant community. Through personal stories and historical analysis, "Without Future" offers a compelling look at the resilience and suffering of Syrian Jewry, underscoring the broader themes of human rights abuses and the struggle for freedom and dignity in the face of harsh regimes. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size). Good with no dustjacket .

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