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 On January 26, 2006, perhaps for the first time ever, about two dozen young Persian Jews from Los Angeles, New York and London met in Jerusalem to learn Torah to honor their home communities.
This group of young Persian Jews from Los Angeles and New York had a dream to build their lives on the foundations of Torah study and connection to the land of Israel. To realize this dream, they have taken time from their busy lives to learn Jewish law and philosophy in Jerusalem. When they came to Israel, they formed a community to study once a month together. They call their group “The King's Gate” because Mordechai is referred to in many places in the Book of Esther as the concerned Jew who sits, in anticipation of G-d's providence, “at the King's gate.” This phrase has a double meaning of the gate of king Ahasuerus and the gate of the King of Kings – G-d. The name also alludes to Jerusalem – the place where the group meets and the point of
The subject of study is the Book of Esther – the epic record of how Mordechai and Esther saved the world Jewish community by reintroducing religious ethics and spirituality to their people. The group also studies the intricate and beautiful laws of the holiday of Purim. There newsletter is a compilation of Torah insights and ideas that the group shared with each other at their monthly learning meetings. The purpose of this learning – to revitalize the Persian Jewish community through Torah study and community outreach. Their message back to their friends and family in America – it is a blessing to begin life learning Torah in the holy land. They were addressed by Rabbi David Zargari of the Torat Hayim synagogue in Los Angeles at the first meeting. Rabbi Zargari offered words of encouragement and shared his views on Persian Jewry today and in the future.  | Navid and Negar Akhamzadeh
Ohr Somayach Navid and Malka Ashoori
Midrash Shmuel Pouyan Eliyahoo Barzivand
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Reuven Gidanian
Torat Moshe Matityahu Hedvat
Ohr Somayach Zechariah Pedram and Orly Javaheri
Ohr Somayach Rafael Zerovabeli
Midrash Shmuel | Jubin and Natalie Meraj
Midrash Shmuel Binyamin and Shira Roshanshad
Kollel Tiferet Yitzchak Sammy Saidian
Ohr Somayach Dr. Daniel Tsadik
Professor, Hebrew University Moshe and Leah Yadegar
Chofetz Chaim Bijan Rafael and Natalie Zangan
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Navid (Shmuel) Ashoori is my old dear friend, neighbor and classmate since we were kids in Granada Hills! I send my bracha to you and your family! Please contact me, I would be so happy! :)
Mazel tov! Mazel tov!
Shlomo Walt
Posted by Shlomo Walt, on Thursday, 01 November 2007 at 12:13
I just wanted to know how I can join this group and where in Jerusalem do you guys learn ?
Posted by YM, on Sunday, 19 March 2006 at 6:26
YOU SEE THAT GUY UP THERE?-- HES MY COUSIN!
Posted by Philip, on Thursday, 16 March 2006 at 12:26
How Heartwarming!
Posted by light, on Thursday, 16 March 2006 at 11:18
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