USA TODAY: Iran’s Jewish community is the largest in the Mideast outside Israel – and feels safe and respected In a nation that has called for Israel to be wiped off the face of the Earth, the Iranian government allows thousands of Jews to worship in peace and continue their association with the country founded more than 2,500 years ago. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY 3:02 p.m. EDT Aug. 29, 2018
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