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Following the recent collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Jewish visitors and expatriates returning to Damascus, Syria, this December are discovering a newfound ability to observe kosher dietary laws within the local culinary landscape. In a significant shift for a nation where Jewish life had virtually disappeared, a prominent hotel restaurant in the capital has established a dedicated culinary space to accommodate religious travelers. This initiative aims to serve the influx of visitors who fled the country decades ago or are arriving from abroad to witness the political transition, providing traditional Syrian flavors that are prepared in strict accordance with Jewish religious requirements. The logistical challenge of maintaining a kosher kitchen in the heart of Syria involves a delicate blending of Levantine traditions with specific religious prohibitions. One notable example of this adaptation is the modification of classic Syrian dishes, such as lamb-stuffed zucchini. While the traditional recipe typically incorporates a yogurt-based sauce, the specialized kitchen staff omits the dairy component to adhere to the kosher law forbidding the mixing of meat and milk. This culinary fusion allows visitors to experience their cultural heritage through food without compromising their religious convictions. This emergence of kosher options marks a broader socio-political turning point for Syria as it enters an era of heightened international attention and potential reconciliation. For many in the Jewish diaspora, the ability to safely return to their ancestral homeland and find institutions that respect their identity was previously unthinkable. The hotel’s decision to cater to this niche demographic reflects a growing hope for a more pluralistic Syrian society and an effort to jumpstart the tourism sector by welcoming diverse groups that were once excluded or endangered under the previous administration.