Jews in iran

Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports

Footage and reports circulated by Iranian outlets and social media accounts identified the site as the Rafi Niya Synagogue, located near Palestine Square in central Tehran.

A reported photo of the damage to the  Rafi Niya Synagogue as the result of a strike in Tehran.
Members of the Iranian diaspora hold an Israeli flag during a protest in Puerta del Sol square in support of the Iranian people, following strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, in Madrid, Spain, February 28, 2026.

The Ayatollah Regime’s greatest fear: An Israeli-Iranian partnership - opinion

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

America first means the Islamic Republic must fall - opinion

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.

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


Iranian Jews receive 500 etrogim, myrtle bunches via UAE for Sukkot

500 etrogim and several packages of myrtle have been sent via the United Arab Emirates to the Iranian Jewish community for use in the “four species” tradition on Sukkot.

 Jews in Kyrgyzstan preparing bindings for the Four Species ahead of the Sukkot holiday.

Growing up in Iran made parenting through Hanukkah hard in the US

Hanukkah was hard for Persian families like mine, because 'if you're not suffering, you're not doing it right' was the guiding mentality.

Rooftops of Yazd on a sunny winter day in Iran.

Jews from Arab countries, Iran are in need of support

The Kaddish Initiative takes root

Baghdad Jewish cemetery where Sass Peress' paternal grandfather is buried.

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