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Jews in Iran and in the diaspora find respite in celebrating Nowruz amid war

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 27 Mar

Jews in Iran and the diaspora are finding solace in celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, amidst ongoing conflicts.

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A young Muslim woman moved in with a 96-year-old Jewish actress – and it was bashert

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 12 Nov 2025

In a heartwarming story embodying hope and cross-cultural understanding, Negin Nader Bazrafkan, a young Muslim woman, and Rebecca Schull, a 96-year-old retired Jewish actress, share not only an Upper West Side apartment but also a deep bond akin to that of family.

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Haunted by history, Persian Jews wary of Trump’s Iran approach

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 9 May 2025

The article discusses the concerns and perspectives of Persian Jews in the U.S. regarding Donald Trump's approach to negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

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What a remarkable Torah rescued from Iran — then LA's fire — can teach about community amid devastation

Rob Eshman in Forward · 10 Jan 2025

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilience of the Jewish community shines through the story of a remarkable Torah.

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The Life of Iran’s Most Celebrated Mass Killer

Peter Theroux in Tablet · 7 Jan 2021

Arash Aziz's biography of Qassem Soleimani, titled "The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the U.S., and Iran's Global Ambitions," explores the life of Iran's most celebrated mass killer.