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Syrian-Born Rabbi's Arabic Torah Lessons Attract Thousands Across Arab World
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 9, 2026
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Rabbi Uri Lati, a Syrian-born Brooklyn resident, has gained a large following for his Arabic Torah lessons, reaching listeners across the Arab world. His teachings aim to change negative perceptions of Jews in Arab countries. Despite Syria's new regime showing tolerance, Rabbi Lati does not plan to return, focusing instead on the Jewish community in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Uri Lati's Arabic Torah lessons attract thousands across Arab countries.
- 02Lessons began in a synagogue and expanded globally via social media.
- 03Many listeners from Syria and Lebanon invite him to visit.
- 04He aims to show Judaism as love and light to the Arab world.
- 05Rabbi Lati targets Arabic-speaking Jews worldwide, including in Brazil and Israel.
- 06He does not plan to return to Syria despite the new regime's tolerance.
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