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Meet The Man Who Fled Iran To Embrace Judaism, Freedom, And Conservatism In The U.S.

date March 23, 2019
On November 9, 2016, an Iranian man arrived in the United States on his search for freedom, only to be welcomed by the sight of tens of thousands of Americans exercising their freedom of speech and assembly in protest of the results...
Jamshid
date November 15, 2024
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...
Can Israel Ignite Regime Change in Iran?
date October 23, 2024
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...
WATCH: Muslim in Iran. Now Jew in US.
date October 12, 2024
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...
New Year, New Hope
date October 7, 2024
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...
The Danger of Iranian Collusion
date September 13, 2024
Many in the Jewish community are rightfully concerned about the potential Harris/Walz administration’s policies against the state of Israel...
Islamists Are Alike All Over
date September 9, 2024
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...
I Am From Iran. Here’s Why American Journalists Need To Reject Iranian Propaganda.
date August 15, 2024
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)...
Iran’s Hopes Become Reality, Internal chaos and division weakens America
date August 12, 2024
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...
Banality of Warmongering
date Jan 10, 2019
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...
Escape from Iran: The Story of William Mehrvarz
date November 11, 2018
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...
Fleeing native Iran, a would-be convert to Judaism gets new start in NYC
date May 5, 2018
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....
An Iranian Jewish Convert Flees To The United States
date February 27, 2018
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 Mehrvarz From Teheran to Wingdale
date February 27, 2018
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...
Events
William speaks to audiences in the United States about religious freedom, Israel, Iran,
and other human rights issues that are connected to his personal story.
No upcoming events at this time
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    Temple Beth Shalom
    Cherry Hill, NJ
    October 21st, 2021
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    Rutgers University Hillel
    New Brunswick, NJ
    February 24th, 2021
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    Hadassah of East Brunswick
    East Brunswick, NJ
    February 3rd, 2021
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    Hadassah of Somerset
    Somerset, NJ
    November 10th, 2020
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    Hadassah of Stonebridge
    Monroe, NJ
    September 1st, 2020
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    Shalom Club
    Clifton, NJ
    January 21st, 2020
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    Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
    Baltimore, MD
    December 6th, 2019
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    Congregation Shearith Israel (Spanish Portuguese Synagogue)
    New York, NY
    March 20th, 2019
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    Clifton Jewish Center
    Clifton, NJ
    February 10th, 2019
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    Na'amat Canada Annual Luncheon
    Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec
    February 5th, 2019
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    The Daily Wire Show
    Nashville, TN
    January 24th, 2019
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    YU Radio Show
    New York, NY
    November 15th, 2018
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    92nd Street Y
    New York, NY
    December 17th, 2018
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    Algemeiner
    New York, NY
    November 1st, 2018
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    Sha'are Orah
    Teaneck, NJ
    October 20th, 2018
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    Temple Emeth
    Teaneck, NJ
    October 19th, 2018
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    Forest Hills West Jewish Center
    Flushing, NY
    August 10th, 2018
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    Ansche Chesed
    Linden, NJ
    July 6th, 2018

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