Persian Jewry: From Ahasuerus to Ahmadinejad, with Samuel Thrope and Jaleh Pirnazar, UCB

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H200-SJ

Explore the rich history of Jews in present-day Iran, Afghanistan, Bukhara, and other Central Asian countries. These communities date back to late antiquity, when they mingled with ancient Zoroastrians, and have left their unique mark on Jewish history from the writing of the Talmud up to today.

Cosponsors JIMENA- Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa, JCCSF

Categories Ancient and Medieval History, Classic Texts, Modern History

Schedule

# Sessions
3
Date & time

Thursdays, April 22 – May 6
7:00 - 9:00 pm

Location
JCCSF
Tuition
$30 for the public
$20 for members
Session Time Days Location Instructors
Apr 22 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Thu JCCSF Samuel Thrope Jaleh Pirnazar
Apr 29 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Thu JCCSF Samuel Thrope Jaleh Pirnazar
May 06 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Thu JCCSF Samuel Thrope Jaleh Pirnazar

Location

JCCSF

3200 California Street

San Francisco, CA 94118

415-292-1200

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Instructors

Samuel Thrope –
Jaleh Pirnazar –