Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Syrian-American Jew in Race for Parliament Seat
Henry Hamara, who is a Syrian-American Jew, is running to be a part of the Syrian government.
His father was the last Rabbi to leave Syria.
This election is a big deal because it could bring a Jewish representative into the Syrian parliament for the first time since 1947.
Hamara is campaigning to help Syrian Jews return, and to protect Syria's history and culture.
The current president has promised to protect the Jewish community and their property.
The number of Jews in Syria has gone down over time, but Hamara hopes to change that if he is selected.
Henry Hamara, son of the last Rabbi to leave Syria, is running for a parliamentary seat.
This is the first Syrian legislative election since Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Hamara aims to represent the Jewish community and preserve Syrian culture.
If elected, Hamara would be the first Jewish representative in over 75 years.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to protect the Jewish community and their property.
- Who
- Henry Hamara, a Syrian-American Jew.
- What
- He is running for a seat in the Syrian parliament.
- When
- The election is for the first legislature since last year.
- Where
- Syria.
- Why
- To represent the Jewish community and advocate for their return, as well as protect Syria's heritage and culture.
- Candidate
- Henry Hamara
- Election
- Syrian parliamentary election
- Position Sought
- Parliament seat
- Hamara's Father
- Rabbi Yusuf Hamra
- Last Election
- Since Bashar al-Assad's regime toppled in December
- Legislature Seats
- 210