Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
An Iranian Jewish man reads from a Torah scroll as a part of daily prayers in a synagogue in Tehran.
(Israel Hayom via JNS) - Despite rising antisemitism and diminishing tolerance, Iran's Jewish community maintains a strong sense of cultural pride and national identity, according to David Nissan, an Iran expert and former Israeli intelligence officer who was born and raised in Tehran.
"Jews in Iran face increased suspicion, yet they remain deeply proud of their heritage. It's crucial to understand that Iranian Jews' national identity is tied to Iran, not to any other country, including Israel," Nissan explained, reflecting on the developments in his homeland's Jewish community over the past 1...
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