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October 30, 2007
The Fate of Iranian Jews
Fascinating article about the Jews of Persia.
"I can tell you, based both on personal experience and on what I hear from friends, that there are places [in Iran] where Muslims have already divided among themselves the homes and property of their Jewish neighbors. They say that if there will be a war, the first thing they will do is slaughter the Jews."
To read the entire article, please go to Soccer Dad.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at October 30, 2007 02:59 PM
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I am afraid for Jews who stay in Iran. It's like putting a baby in a room full of pitbulls.
Posted by: Alice at October 31, 2007 05:09 AM
I don't understand how they could have remained there all this time. They could have gotten out long ago.
What type of religious life do they have there?
Posted by: Gene Maintz at October 31, 2007 02:18 PM
Alice:
I am afraid for the Jews of Persia too.
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at October 31, 2007 05:51 PM
Gene:
The Jews of Persia are in a difficult position. If they try to emigrate all their wealth stolen.
As for their religious life, well, they keep a very low profile and do not challenge the power of Islam.
They are also defacto hostages in case of an Israeli raid. It is understood that they wiil be singled out and accused of being Zionist spies.
There will be mass arrests of Jewish community leaders, confessions under torture and then public hangings.
The writing is on the wall for the Jews of Persia.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at October 31, 2007 05:58 PM