We are thrilled to finally see a free and united Syria in our lifetime with the ousting of tyrannical dictator. We have been in touch with them, they are safe and hopeful. We are currently waiting for our shipping container to arrive from Syria with their goods to restock.
Read MoreThe year 2014 involved a dramatically unexpected course of events that altered the paths of my life and heart forever. As a child/adolescent psychologist, I was invited to join an international team of mentors on two trips to the Syrian/Turkish border. I am not Syrian or even Middle Eastern; I was a Westerner, born and raised in southern California, so it was an honor to even be invited.
Read MoreHammams or bathhouses hold a special place in the daily life and traditions of peoples across the Arab world. Although hammams can be visited and experienced in many places including in Morocco, Turkey and Jordan, little is known and said about the hammam experience in Syria. This two-part blog series will explore hammam experiences from Morocco to Syria.
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