Escape from Iran

In 1979 Iranian Jews were facing an unmitigated disaster.

In 1979 the government of the Shah of Iran collapsed due to the Islamic Revolution.  Persecution of the Jewish citizens of Iran ensued.

Watch this video to learn more.

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