Iranian jews
Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces
Cohanim has been a longtime anti-regime advocate, and has also used her platforms to spread awareness about the global rise in antisemitism.
Leader of Iran's Jewish community pledges allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei
Trump must consider terms for Iranian people in potential deal, expert warns - interview
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
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.
Jewish leader in Iran condemns Israel's 'aggression,' praises Iranian leadership
Dr. Younes Hamami, a leader of the Jewish community in Iran, wrote “We support all the armed forces working hard to defend the rights of the Iranian nation."
Iran’s chief rabbi observes Tisha B’Av in Tehran - watch
Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, Iran's chief rabbi, observed Tisha B’Av by reciting Eicha in Tehran, highlighting Jewish tradition amidst complex Iran-Israel relations.
My Word: When children are massacred in Israel - opinion
The sun will continue to rise in the east and set in the west, but with terror-sponsor Iran on the verge of a nuclear breakout, there is still a shadow hanging over the Middle East and the world.
