Persian Jews

Persian Jews are Jews who live in Iran (Persia), or people whose ancestors used to live there. They have been living in Iran for thousands of years, and are part of an important part of Iranian culture. Most Persian Jews practice the Jewish religion, going to synagogue and celebrating Jewish holidays. They also have their own customs and traditions, such as the traditional Persian Passover Seder. Persian Jews are also proud of their Iranian heritage and many of them still speak Farsi, the language of Iran.