Q&A with Fakheri about new “Project Jacob” program

By Karmel Melamed
Published on November 12, 2010

Jewish World Watch discusses state of humanity; Panel explores Iranian Jewish community

By Danielle Berrin
Published on December 11, 2008

For every 100,000 babies born, 6,500 mothers die in the Badakhshan region of Afghanistan due to unavailable or inadequate medical care. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, violent conflicts over control of its rich mineral deposits have killed more people than the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Darfur combined.

‘Mixed’ marriages lose stigma among Iranians

By Karmel Melamed
Published on December 13, 2007

If Arash Saghian's recent marriage had taken place in the late 1980s or early 1990s, he would likely have faced ostracism from Los Angeles' Iranian Jewish community. The family of the 25-year-old businessman might have also frowned upon the match, all because his spouse Maya was Ashkenazi.

Iran report stirs concern, doubt among L.A. Persians

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 13, 2007

The Iranian Jewish community in Los Angeles is reacting to a U.S. intelligence report that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003 with emotions ranging from deep suspicion to utter disbelief.

A sampling of often-opposed activists in the largest Iranian Jewish concentration in the United States, who stay in constant contact with their former homeland and are familiar with the mentality of its leaders, yielded opinions that differed mainly in emphasis and nuance.

Iranian couples trapped by six-figure party dilemma

By Karmel Melamed
Published on October 11, 2007

Local Iranian Jews shocked by Katsav plea bargain

By Karmel Melamed
Published on July 19, 2007

When former Israeli President Moshe Katsav pleaded guilty to charges of sexual harassment and resigned his post late last month, no one was more surprised and saddened than his strongest supporters in Southern California, the Iranian Jewish community.

Briefs: Delshad to Beverly Hills: Just say 'no' to investment in Iran; Survivors still fighting Germany for reparations

Published on July 19, 2007

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Published on October 28, 2004

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Published on September 16, 2004

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Hope for a Democratic Iran

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 16, 2002

As Reza Pahlavi, son of the former shah of Iran, took the stage, the overflow audience of Iranian Jews rose as one. They waved Iranian, American and Israeli flags, broke into rhythmic clapping, and shouted in Farsi, "Long live the shah" and "We love you."

Israeli President to Visit Southland

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 31, 2001

President Moshe Katzav, Israel's eighth head of state, will visit Los Angeles June 4-6 and meet with community leaders, civic officials, and members of the local Iranian Jewish community.