Iranian Jewish leaders warn congregants to stay off streets on Rosh Hashanah
First day of Rosh Hashanah coincides with first anniversary of murder of Mahsa Amini, which sparked widespread anti-regime protests.
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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.
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."
Watch: 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.
This daughter of refugees from Iran 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 there
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.
An Iranian Jewish leader was executed in 1979. His granddaughter wants his story known
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 the whole country 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.
Iranian-Jewish activist: Iran is twisting the Purim story to defame 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 in Iran
The Chief Rabbi of Iran led a reading of the Scroll of Esther on the occasion of the Purim holiday.
LA Iranian-Americans welcome dialogue with Trump administration official
Trump administration's Brian Hook addresses Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Iranians in LA following elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
LA’s Iranian Jews enjoy first musical selichot performance
Watch: Hundreds of Iranian Jews in LA gather for special musical Selichot prayer service.
Iranian American Jewish Federation Saluted by ILAI Fund
'Technology has given us the ability to provide a way for these special children to express their feelings.'
'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister
Mohammad Javad Zarif takes to Twitter to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year, includes photos from Iran synagogue.
Iran paves way for Jews to run in municipal election
Iranian authorities overturned ban implemented barring religious minorities from standing in municipal polls.
Report: Vandals attack Iran synagogue, destroy Torah scrolls
Vandals break into the Hadash Synagogue in the Iranian city of Shiraz, destroy Torah scrolls and deface prayer books. Police investigating.
Iranian Jewish lawmaker blasts Netanyahu
Jewish member of Iran’s parliament calls Netanyahu "insane vampire" over his comments that Iran seeks the annihilation of the Jews.
Iran, Holocaust, 'Septembers of Shiraz' — and me
“Septembers of Shiraz” is a film about a prosperous Jewish family in Iran caught up in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution.
What is Life Like for Iranian Jewry?
Reporter who visited Iran gives details about Iranian Jews after historic visit. While they're not 'miserable', life can be precarious.
Mossad: Three Missing Iranian Jews Were Murdered
Cyrus and Ibrahim Karamani, and Norallah Rabizadeh, escaped Tehran in 1997. Their families are in Israel.
Iranian Police Return Stolen Torah to Jews
'Invaluable' Torah scroll was among several ancient manuscripts which 'disappeared' from a synagogue in Shiraz; Jewish MP thanks police.
Iranian Chief Rabbi Bans Insulting Mohammed
Insulting Mohammed punishable by death in Judaism, Iran's Chief Rabbi allegedly says in statement likely coerced by authorities.
Memorial Recognizes Iran's Jewish 'Martyrs'
Special memorial erected in Tehran's Jewish cemetery highlights different perceptions of 'Jews' and 'Zionists' in Iran, locals say.
Iran Unveils Monument to Jewish 'Martyrs'
At a public ceremony Monday, Iran unveiled a monument dedicated to Jewish soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War.
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