• Re: Tehrans Jewish Community Honors Khamenei in Rare Memorial at Synagogue

    From c186282@c186282@nnada.net to soc.culture.jewish,can.politics,talk.politics.misc,nz.politics,rec.arts.tv on Mon May 4 00:35:43 2026
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    On 5/4/26 00:29, NefeshBarYochai wrote:
    Jews gather at a synagogue in Tehran, the Iranian capital, to
    commemorate IranrCOs late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following his
    death in reported US-Israeli strikes on the city. Jews pray and recite passages from the Torah during the synagogue memorial service. Jewish
    leaders emphasized longstanding coexistence and religious freedom, highlighting the communityrCOs place within Iranian society. Younes
    Hamami, head of IranrCOs Jewish community, stated that Jews have lived
    in peace alongside the Iranian people, and continues to freely
    practice its religious traditions. Parliamentary representative
    Homayoun Sameh Najafabadi reiterated solidarity with the Iranian
    people. Between 8,000 and 10,000 Jews reportedly live in Iran, with
    more than half residing in Tehran. Runtime: 4:11 mins.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6gHa2zfpPQ

    Meanwhile their families were held at gunpoint ...

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