Escape From Iran
The Exodus of Persian Jewry During the Islamic Revolution of 1979
Published on 20. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-7225-0294-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is the story of the dramatic rescue and emigration of thousands of Iranian Jewish students to America, and the miraculous rebirth of an ancient civilization in a brand new world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
No
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7225-0294-2 (9781722502942)
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02/2020
G&D Media
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SHOLEM BER HECHT was there each step of the way, overseeing every facet of the operation under the direction of his illustrious father, Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht o.b.m., and the visionary guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. A noted educator and spiritual leader, he is CEO of the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education, Rabbi of the Sephardic Jewish Congregation of Queens, Senior Chabad Emissary in Queens, and Senior Rabbi of the Sephardic Community of Queens since 1974. In this remarkable book he weaves together the thrilling tale of escape from Iran with his penetrating insight into its history-making significance.