Intrigue in Iran and the Stories of Mizrahi Jews

Sima Shine, former head of the Mossad’s research division and current senior researcher at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), joins us to discuss recent developments related to Iran, including the recent death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who headed the country’s nuclear weapons program. Then, AJC Los Angeles Associate Director Saba Soomekh talks about the importance of telling the stories of Mizrahi Jews, Manya Brachear Pashman shares the story of a very important menorah, and Seffi Kogen delves into the political rumblings happening in Israel this week. _____ Episode Lineup: [1:20] Sima Shine [13:50] Saba Soomekh [17:53] Manya Brachear Pashman [21:42] Seffi Kogen _____ Show Notes: The Forgotten Jewish Refugees: Three Personal Stories – AJC Advocacy Anywhere: https://www.ajc.org/news/the-forgotten-jewish-refugees-three-personal-stories-ajc-advocacy-anywhere