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War with Iran casts a shadow as Persian Jews mark Nowruz in New York City

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Mar

Persian Jews in New York City marked Nowruz, an ancient Persian spring equinox festival, with a poignant celebration at the Museum of Jewish Heritage amid the backdrop of rising tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran.

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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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My Father’s Seders

Roya Hakakian in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Mar

Roya Hakakian reflects on her father's role in leading family seders amidst the cultural chaos of their Iranian Jewish home during the years leading up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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For this Persian Jewish casino magnate in Nevada, Israel is part of the deal

Max Grinstein in Forward · 27 Jun 2025

John Farahi, a Persian Jewish casino magnate in Nevada, intertwines his business success with promoting Israel and Jewish culture.

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The Deep Roots of Nowruz

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 18 Mar 2024

Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide, including Iranian Americans, begins at the vernal equinox with rituals such as setting up a haft seen table with seven symbolic items.

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A Taste of Persia

Emil Stern in Tablet · 18 Mar 2022

As the Persian new year approaches, the Persian Jewish community in Los Angeles celebrates Nowruz by shopping at the Persian Jewish markets of Pico-Robertson.