Iranian Jewish community

Iran: Psalms recited in memory of those killed in war with Israel

Iranian Jewish community, cut off from outside news sources, holds special event at Tehran synagogue, honoring those killed in war with Israel and US.

Iran claims Tehran synagogue destroyed

Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by US-Israeli strike.

Iranian Jews congratulate new Supreme Leader

Representatives of religious minorities in Iran’s parliament, including the Jewish lawmaker, issued a statement pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Why did the Iranian Jewish community cancel weddings?

Iranian Jewish community ducks down, cancels events, amid fears of being targeted due to war with Israel.

Propaganda video shows Iranian Jews supporting regime

Official Iranian media publishes Hebrew-language video showing Iranian Jewish community demonstrating in support of IRGC.

Two of the Jews arrested in protests in Iran released

Two Jews from Tehran and Shiraz, who were arrested during protests against the regime, were released following efforts by the Jewish community. One remains in custody, and efforts for his release continue.

Iran's Jewish MP levels rare critique at Iranian president

Homayoun Samah, the Jewish minority representative in parliament, accused President Masoud Pezeshkian of causing the various issues that plague Iran.

Iranian Jews: No fatalities in our community

Iranian Jews say community unharmed by anti-government protests, faithful to IRGC.

Iranian rabbi and Hezbollah reps attend conference in Tehran

The conference, held virtually in Tehran, marked the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, who was hailed as "a symbol of resistance, courage, and the defender of the oppressed."

Watch: Jews dance with the Torah in Tehran

Footage obtained by Arutz Sheva shows hundreds of worshipers at the Yosef Abad Synagogue in Tehran marking the end of the holiday season with 'Second Hakafot'.

The arrests of Bahais and Jews on charges of espionage for Israel

Religious minorities, whose very existence challenges the regime’s claim of “Islamic purity,” are the easiest targets. And they are geting targetted now in Iran. Opinion.

Jewish rep. in Iranian Parliament

'We are Iranian before we are Jews'

In an interview with a pro-regime newspaper, the lone Jewish representative in Iran declared: "We are Iranian before we are Jews, and our Iranianness is more important than our Judaism."

Wave of arrests among Iranian Jews - despite loyalty to regime

Reports from Iran indicate a severe wave of persecution against Jews in Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan, amid suspicions of ties with Israel.

Iranian Rabbi compares Israel to ISIS

Dr. Younes Hamami Lalehzar, one of the leaders of Iranian Jews, compared the 'Zionist regime' to ISIS and claimed that Israel misused the goals of Judaism.

'Zionism is like ISIS'

Iranian Jewish leader attacks Israel in live interview

In an interview with Iranian television, Rabbi Younes Hamami disavowed the State of Israel and Zionism: 'We do not approve of the Israeli government and what it is doing in the holy land.'

Iranian Jews at the Al Quds March against Israel

Iranian Jews, including representatives in parliament, participated today in the annual march against Israel.

Iran's Jewish community celebrates Purim

Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, seen praying the evening service and reading the Book of Esther at the Tomb of Mordechai and Esther in the city of Hamadan.

In solidarity with regime

Iranian Jews cancel post-holiday festive event

The Iranian Jewish community canceled the festive events planned for Saturday night after Israel struck targets across the country. 'The last thing the Jews need is to be seen dancing in the synagogues.'

Amid tensions:

Iran's Jewish community celebrates Sukkot

Moving footage from Tehran shows Jewish children dancing and singing in the Sukkah, celebrating Sukkot as other Jewish communities around the world do.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah:

Iranian Jewish community inaugurates newly renovated synagogue

After a year and a half of renovations, Jewish community in Tehran celebrates the reopening of the Abrishami Synagogue.

Iranian Jews:

'Take revenge on Israel for Haniyeh assassination'

The Tehran Central Jewish Committee issued a letter condemning the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and calling for an Iranian response.

Iranian elections:

Jewish leaders call on Jews to vote

Ahead of the elections for Iran's next president, Rabbi Younes Hamami Lalehzar is leading the call for his community to go to the polls.

Neturei Karta:

We are working to save Iranian Jew from death sentence

A member of the extreme anti-Zionist sect told Radio Kol Barama that community activists are in Iran working to save Arvin Ghahremani, who faces the death penalty after being involved in a deadly brawl.

Report:

Appeal of Iranian Jewish man sentenced to death rejected

Iranian court rejects appeal against execution of young Jewish man who killed a Muslim in self-defense after the Muslim man stabbed him.

Iranian Jewish community mourns death of Pres. Ebrahim Raisi

Leaders of Iranian Jewish community publish notice mourning Pres. Ebrahim Raisi after his death in a helicopter crash. 'We are full of sadness.'

Iranian media:

Young Jewish man facing death penalty

According to reports, the man was arrested and sentenced to death after he was involved in a fight during which a non-Jewish Iranian was killed.

Iranian Jewish MP congratulates attack against Israel

Homayoun Sameh claimed the attack was successful, stating that Iran's goal was not to hit with all of the missiles, but to cause confusion and hit specific targets.

Iranian Jewish MP condemns elimination in Damascus

Homayoun Sameh, the representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament, condemns strike in Damascus which was attributed to Israel.

Iran:

Anti-Israel protest outside Mordecai and Esther's tomb

Demonstrators gathered at the Jewish holy site waving Palestinian flags and chanting 'Death to Israel.'

Jewish visitors shocked

PLO flag hung at gravesite of Mordecai and Esther

Iranian Jews made the traditional annual pilgrimage to the site believed to be the graves of the protagonists of the Purim story.

Jewish Iranian MP threatens revenge

MP Homayoun Sameh said the assassination of Razi Mousavi will not remain unanswered, and Israel 'will pay a heavy price for this action.'

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

US Antisemitism Monitor Deborah Lipstadt says 'It is reprehensible that Iranian regime pressure Jews and others to advance their propaganda'

Report:

Iranian Jews forced to cut ties with relatives in Israel

Iranian Israelis say their relatives in Iran have left family Whatsapp groups and are even blocking their Israeli contacts.

Iranian rabbi condemns Israel for strikes on Gaza

Iran's chief rabbi, Younes Hamami Lalehzar, says Israel's actions in Gaza 'should not be linked to the Jews and their religion.'

'Stay off the streets'

Iranian Jewish leaders issue warning ahead of Rosh Hashanah

First day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with first anniversary of murder of Mahsa Amini, which sparked widespread anti-regime protests.

Iranian Jews take part in memorial for Ayatollah Khomeini

Heads of local Jewish community give speeches in memory of the Ayatollah, point out the religious freedom that the Jews in Iran have.

Iranian Jewish MP criticizes Crown Prince's Israel visit

The representative of the Jewish community in the Iranian parliament criticizes Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's visit to Israel last week.

Op-Ed:

Israel, a friend of Iran's historic legacy

A Jewish Iranian expresses the hopes of the anti-mullah Iranian diaspora and the people of Iran from Reza Phalavi's visit to Israel. Op-ed.

Jewish Iranian MP participates in anti-Israel demonstration

Dr. Homayoun Sameyah, Jewish representative in the Iranian parliament, says that "the occupied territories will be liberated."

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Iranian Jews sing after Purim megillah reading

Jews in Tehran sing the Shoshanat Yaakov prayer, which is sung at the conclusion of the reading of the Book of Esther.

Tehran Jewish community condemns Iran protests, supports regime

Main organization of Tehran's Jewish community publishes letter voicing support for regime as protests continue.

Iran's rabbi speaks: 'No danger to Judaism in Iran'

Rabbi Yehuda Grami of Iran says Jewish community is growing, speaks about the challenges of Jewish life in Iran.

Daughter of Jewish refugees is helping refugees in California

Iranian-Jewish teen growing up in Beverly Hills joins with classmate to launch Refugee Empowerment Project.

AP photographer fled Iran after capturing images of Jewish life

He captured rare images of Jewish life in Iran. Then he fled, fearing for his safety.

Two Jewish asylum seekers in Germany to be returned to Iran?

They claim to have proof they are Jewish, fled Iran to Sweden and are in danger of being deported from Germany. Can they be helped? Op-ed..

Historic letters reveal purchase of graves of Mordechai & Esther

Iranian Jewish community negotiated with Shah of Iran to purchase site in Hamedan, western Iran.

Granddaughter of executed Iranian Jewish leader shares his story

An Iranian Jewish leader was executed in 1979. Now his granddaughter wants his story known.

Iranian rabbi among those who pay tribute to Soleimani

Rabbi Hamnami Lalehzar tells PressTV that eliminated general "played key role in serving other religious communities".

Leader of Jewish community in Iran condemns killing of Soleimani

Representative of Iran's Jewish community in Iranian parliament offers condolences to family of slain Iranian general.

Leader of Iranian Jewish community urges Jews to vote

Rabbi Younis Hammami Lalehzar calls voting in the Iranian presidential election an "obligation" for the Jewish community.

200 people rally against Iranian government in LA

Demonstration features many different groups, including the Jewish community, taking a stand against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Growing up in Iran, I thought everyone celebrated Passover

'For years I believed Passover to be the beginning of the Jewish calendar,' one Iranian Jew recalls.

Rare report from inside Iran's prisons

An American recently released from Iranian prison tells of the people he met inside, including an Iranian Jew jailed for visiting Israel.

'Iran twisting Purim story to smear the Jews'

Haman the Persian? Activist reflects on Jewish life in Iran, Mordechai & Esther's Tomb, and how the Purim story is being used against Jews.

A new blow to Iran's forgotten Jews

Human rights group "3 Generations" should know better than to feature a journalist who denied oppression of Iran's Jews. Op-ed

Watch: Selichot in Iran

Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, Chief Rabbi of Iran, posts footage of a Selichot prayer service at the synagogue in Isfahan.

Chief Rabbi of Iran speaks out

Rabbi Yehuda Garami claims Iranian Jews have 'total freedom of religion'. 'Unlike in Europe, we don't need guards for our synagogues.'

Iran's chief rabbi speaks out against Israel

In interview on official Iranian television, chief rabbi of the Iranian Jewish community condemns "Zionism".

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther reportedly set on fire

Tomb of Mordechai and Esther, located in the Iranian city of Hamadan, reportedly set on fire. Jewish groups condemn.

Watch: Megillah reading at Tomb of Mordechai and Esther

The Chief Rabbi of Iran led a reading of the Scroll of Esther on the occasion of the Purim holiday.