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Lalezary is what is right about L.A.’s Iranian Jews


Iranian Jewish Businessman Farahi indicted for ponzi scheme


Mother of Jersualem is Crying novel humanizes Middle East conflict


Q&A: Ebrahimi’s new book sheds light on life of Jews in revolutionary Iran


Q&A: Italian Fashion Group makes splash in Hollywood with custom suits


Gabay’s new book makes the case for moderate Judaism


UCLA Hillel Honors Iranian Jewish Women’s Organization


New musical comedy by L.A.’s Iranian Jews turning heads


Cohen’s new book on Mahfar and Iranian Jews of Esfahan smash hit!


Q&A: Creditor George Haroonian discusses impact of Namvar conviction


Q&A: Youssefyeh sheds light on Namvar criminal and bankruptcy cases


Iranian Jewish banker Ezri Namvar convicted on federal fraud charges


Larian wins round two of Bratz toy lawsuit against Mattel


Sam Nazarian dubbed most powerful West Coast nightclub operator


Exclusive Iranian Blogger Q&A: Obama letting down the new generation in Iran


No Rooz celebrations this year source of pride and joy for L.A.’s Iranian Americans


The fate of Iran’s Jews in 2011?


Etta Israel continues support of L.A.‘s Iranian Jews with special needs


Iranian Nessah Synagogue celebrates 30 years and honors founders


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


“The Desperate” wins best short film at Hollywood Film Festival


Webcasts: 30YA’s 2010 Conference - A Call for Iranian Jewish activism


Webcast: Former L.A. DWP chief Nahai defends 30YA amidst union controversy


L.A.‘s Iranian Jews proud of UCLA’s new Nazarian Center for Israel Studies


Iranian Jewish banker Namvar arraigned on federal fraud charges


Three Iranian Jewish men murdered in West Hollywood


Webcast: Iranian rabbi championing online competition for funding L.A. Jewish school


Webcast: L.A.‘s young Iranian Jews benefit from JVS’s scholarships


Conversations about Berookhim’s execution 30 years ago in Iran


Young Iranian Jewish professionals make a splash launching JDC’s L.A. Chapter


Cohan’s new book on Hacham Yedidia Shofet well received by L.A.‘s Iranian Jews


Webcast: L.A.’s Iranian American Jews honored by Israel Bonds


Webcast: L.A.’s 30YA professionals making summer waves


Webcast: Shamsian breaking taboos in L.A.’s Iranian Jewish community


Webcast: Iranian Jewish artists make a big splash at new exhibition!


Webcast L.A. Officials Celebrate No Ruz at Westwood’s Persian Square


Webcast: NIYP rocks the house with their “K for P” party!


Obama’s low profile approach to Iran’s human rights violations is shameful


Webcast: Attorney Youssefyeh speaks out year after Namvar scandal


Webcast: New Shoah film from Sepher makes a splash!


L.A.‘s Iranian Jews join Westwood demonstrations supporting Israel


Farahi investor fraud suit shocks L.A.‘s Iranian Jewish community


Jimmy Carter…I don’t accept his bogus apology!


Webcast: Assemblymember Mike Feuer discusses new Iran divestment legislation


Hanukkah on “Rodeo Drive”: Young Iranian Jews aid worthy causes and party in style!


Webcast: Author Angella Nazarian shares insights on Iranian Jewish immigrant experience


Webcast: A.R.M.‘s Iranian Jewish Doctors Racing for HIBM Cure


J-Street and NIAC: An Unholy Alliance


Nessah Honors Rabbanit Heshmat Shofet


Iranian college newsletter banned for insinuating Holocaust was true


Iranian Jewish “Lev Foundation” arises from community tragedy


L.A.‘s Iranian Americans want “Neda Square” named in Westwood


Nahai’s departure from DWP surprises L.A.‘s Iranian Jews


L.A.’s Jewish Federation outreaching to local Iranian American Jews


Shame on Nokia and Siemens for aiding Iran’s human rights abuses!


Podcast: Iranian and Standwithus protestors speak out against Ahmadinejad


Ahmadinejad “Jewish” identity accusations cannot be proven


Jews and Muslims alike to protest Ahmadinejad in Westwood


New York City hotels should refuse to host Ahmadinejad this year


Making sense of Iran’s sham post-election trials



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