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Jewish leaders around the world expressed outrage this weekend after the tomb of Rabbi Chaim Vital, a major figure in Jewish history and mysticism, was desecrated in Damascus, Syria.
The open grave of Rabbi Chaim Vital, after it was desecrated, Damascus, April 26, 2025. Credit: courtesy of The Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic Countries
The Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States (ARIS), an umbrella group representing rabbis from Jewish communities across Muslim-majority nations, condemned the vandalism in a statement released Saturday:
"We are deeply shocked and saddened bu the desecration and desecration of the tomb of Rabbi Chaim Vita this Thurday in Damascus. Jews have lived in Syria for thousands of years and are an integral part of its history. We urgently call on the Syrian government to immediately secure Jewish holy sites, synagogues, and cemetries and ensure their safety, security, and well-being."
Source: The Jerusalem Post
