Jews in iran

When faith comes under fire: How Iran’s repression of religious minorities has increased

IRAN AFFAIRS: A new report by NUFDI titled “Faith Under Siege” has documented the religious oppression, providing many examples of the individuals who have been arrested.

FOR IRAN’S Christian community, the postwar crackdown has been particularly severe, with at least 50 members detained by authorities. Here, Iranian Christians take part in the New Year prayer ceremony at a church in Tehran last January.
Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015..

Ancient Iranian Jewish community publicly backs Tehran’s call for ‘crushing’ reply

Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015..

Tehran Jewish Committee says Iran Jews live in 'complete security,' despite sanction, scrutiny

 People stand next to a banner with a picture of Hassan Nasrallah, in a street in Tehran, Iran September 29, 2024

Jewish leader in Iran condemns Israel's 'aggression,' praises Iranian leadership


Iran Jewish MP calls US assassination of Soleimani 'a criminal act'

'Members of the Jewish community, like the rest of the Iranian society, are present and will stand for the ideals of the revolution.'

Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015..

Iranian photojournalist documents Iranian Jews in Iran and Israel

"While still in Iran they struggled to move out of the country, once they came out of Iran they faced new obstacles and limitations."

Iranian Jews pray at the Abrishami synagogue at Palestine street in Tehran December 24, 2015..

German FM hosts Iranian official calling for Israel's destruction

New anti-Israel scandal triggers outrage among human rights NGOs.

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel attends a conference in Tehran, Iran October 3, 2016.

Purim prank gone wrong: Jewish boys arrested in Iran for Haman graffiti

Iranian Jewish community expresses concern for the safety and the future of the teenagers.

Hamantaschen cookies for Purim, "Oznei Haman" in Hebrew ‏

Travails of Jews from Arab Lands finally recognized after 66 years

The intention behind the bill, said one of the bill's makers, was to ensure that the stories of what happened to Jews in and from Arab lands and Iran should be part of the school curriculum.

JEWISH IMMIGRANTS from Yemen in 1950 after their arrival to Israel

Silent but proud Judaism in Iran

Iranian Jews today will have to stamp and shout quietly and attentively when Haman’s name is mentioned.

Un juif iranien prie dans la synagogue Yousefabad à Téhéran