Iranian jews
Outrage after Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther, Mordechai in Iran faces antisemitic abuse
An Uzbek national was filmed making antisemitic remarks to Nejad Rassad, the Jewish custodian of the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai in Hamadan, Iran.
'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together
WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy
Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces
Iran’s sole Jewish MP says he has ‘no trust for Zionists,’ warns ceasefire could snap
He accused Israel of “seeking to breach the truce to regain lost deterrence.” In an Interview, he said, “There is no trust that the Zionist regime will keep the ceasefire."
The Cyrus Cylinder: Archaeological treasure that connects Ancient Persia and the Jewish people
The Cyrus Cylinder is often considered the first charter of human rights, inscribed with the words of King Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
Iranian Jewish leaders urge 'daily missile salvos' against Israel
“The Zionists’ brutality, which is far from any human morality and has caused the martyrdom of a number of our beloved compatriots, including innocent children, has hurt all of our hearts."
Tehran Jewish Committee says Iran Jews live in 'complete security,' despite sanction, scrutiny
Annual report of Iran’s largest Jewish community outlines budget shortfalls, kashrut efforts, youth programs, and loyalty to Islamic Republic.
A voice of kindness: Iranian-born Maureen Nehedar finds her own melody in a new album
Nehedar will bring her new music to life in a performance on June 19 at FeelBeit in Jerusalem.
How losing homes in the Los Angeles wildfires re-traumatized Jews who escaped Iran
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: 42 years ago, Mahnaz, Firouz, and their then-small children had escaped the fanatic violence and persecution of Iran in the middle of the night.
Trump's refugee ban is keeping out 700 persecuted Iranian Jews
“We knew this was coming, so we tried very hard to promote exceptions, particularly for Iranian religious minorities,” Mark Hetfield, the president of HIAS, said in an interview.
The Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda pairs perfectly with Hanukkah
Erev Yalda: Merging Hanukkah and Persian solstice traditions for a festive celebration of light and community.
Iran’s Jewish question is ancient suspicion and the “dual loyalty” - opinion
Young Jewish-Iranian man executed by Islamic Republic
Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani was executed after allegedly killing an attacker who ambushed him with a knife.
