Ever since I was a child, I longed for a United States passport. A magical booklet that would let me travel anywhere in the world. A pocket-sized document that, as I believed as a child, would protect me from harm. In Iran, where I grew up...

Since the outbreak of war after Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israeli civilians, murdering 1,200 Jews and kidnapping 256 others, Israel has taken military actions against the Islamic regime...

William Mehrvaz grew up in Tehran, Iran, as a devout Muslim, but his life took a dramatic turn when he embarked on a personal journey to find truth. After years of questioning, William ultimately embraced Judaism...

As we approach the one year anniversary of October 7th, I find myself reflecting on the past year. Two weeks ago, I would have said this year has been one of disillusionment and fear...

Many in the Jewish community are rightfully concerned about the potential Harris/Walz administration’s policies against the state of Israel...

With Islamic Republic of Iran’s (IRI) growing nuclear and cyber threats, it is curious that the Democratic Party in this country still panders to the regime...

Since when did the free press of the United States become a useful idiot? Why are mainstream media outlets, across the spectrum, parroting propaganda from the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI)...

Sen. Lindsey Graham is right that when the crowds in the Islamic Republic of Iran chant “death to America,” they mean it (“Three Ways to Confront Iran,” op-ed, Aug 6). As an Iranian refugee seeking asylum in the U.S., I am...

On the 5th and 6th of December 2018, three well-known figures from the so-called “reformist” faction of the Islamic Republic of Iran wrote tweets threatening Western societies...

I first met William Mehrvarz at YU’s Fall 2018 Orientation on Wilf Campus. He is currently studying at YU. We introduced ourselves and I was very surprised to learn that he emigrated from Iran. There is not much news about the Jews in Iran...

William Mehrvarz touched down at JFK International Airport on November 9, 2017, with one suitcase and $200 in his pocket. Inside the suitcase, a Hebrew prayer book, a kippa, and a Hanukkah menorah were nestled between his hastily packed clothes....

Cracow was an unlikely tourist stop for William Mehrvarz. Most Iranian millennials want to “See Iran First,” and their vacation itineraries often include the Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan or the Valley of Stars on the island of Qeshm. Mehrvarz opted for Cracow in August 2016 to investigate...

William is visiting camp for Shabbat. We appreciate that he took the time to tell his story exclusively on Kol Ramah. Special thanks to Rabbi Jeremy Kalmonofsky...