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Syrian Synagogues Architecture plays a very important role in a culture, and from its remains, historians can gain a wealth of information. It determines the wealth of the community, the weather conditions and many other things. Not only can historians learn what it was like in that area at that time, but also they can learn from it to improve our area now. For example, the Romans built curved roads and sewers to prevent flooding …

…my heritage, I began to notice all the small details in my synagogue and how they are replicas of the old synagogues of Syria. I recognized how my community is trying to preserve the Syrian costumes and traditions. These observations gave me a feeling of unity, a feeling of bonding with my great-grandparents who I never knew and all my ancestors who came before me. And yes, a feeling of safety and trust as well.