Living Lessons

About Us

Mehri Yousefi

Mehri Yousefi

Amir Kashfi

Amir Kashfi

Jackie Schaeffer

Jackie Schaeffer

Amit David

Amit David

Matt Korouri

Matt Korouri

Negar Azizollahi

Negar Azizollahi

Living Lessons tells untold stories.

In 1979, after having a presence in Iran for over 2500 years, the Jewish communities were suddenly no longer welcome. Following a growing anti-semitsm that accompanied the Islamic Revolution, the greatest exodus of Persian Jews in Iranian history began. Forced to leave their homes, possessions, and memories behind in order to escape the persecution of the new regime, Persian Jews emigrated to various countries, assimilating into new cultures. In doing so, many of their stories, traditions, and lessons were lost.

We established this platform to keep the narratives of Persian Jews alive, because even long after these lives have passed, their voices will be forever living lessons.

We are based in Los Angeles, CA and Washington, DC. If you would like to get involved, have your story recorded, donate, or volunteer, please contact us at livinglessons.us@gmail.com.

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