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Past Events
December 10, 2021
July 13, 2021
A Conversation with Menashe Amir
We would like to thank the community for joining us as we reopened our doors to welcome prominent Iranian-Israeli journalist and newscaster, Mr. Menashe Amir to IAJF's halls for an engaging and informative discussion that was moderated by our very own Zohreh Mizrahi.
Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArlCfyRxQm4
March 24, 2021
Persian Pesach with Nicole Dayani
Want to learn Persian style recipes for Passover? Nicole Dayani of Nicoleskitchenla will be teaching a full menu on both traditional and fresh, Iranian inspired dishes that are colorful, flavorful, and perfect for the whole year in addition to Pesach! The cherry on top? Proceeds will be donated to #IAJFLA! 🍒🍰
Nicole reflects on her memories of celebrating Pesach with her family and the traditions & her close ties to IAJF: Watch Here.
December 10-18, 2020
2020 Hanukkah Fundraiser
All donations to the Iranian American Jewish Federation will be price matched by an anonymous donor up to $15,000. Double your donation by donating to IAJF during Hanukkah!
THURSDAY DEC. 10th - FRIDAY DEC. 18th
Thank you for your generosity and assistance!
October 27, 2020
Lessons from the Iranian Revolution & Why the 2020 US Presidential Election Matters (webinar)
Join IAJF's webinar with esteemed guest, Dr. Behzad Tabatabaei, Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 7:00 PM (PST)
Watch the webinar HERE.
August 5, 2020
Coping With Coronavirus (webinar)
Join IAJF on August 5, 2020 7:30- 8:30 PM as we discuss navigating the difficulties that COVID-19 has presented us. Understanding that many factors affect our general well-being, our all-encompassing webinar will consider three perspectives: spiritual, medical, and psycho-social.
Watch the webinar HERE.
June 17, 2020
Homelessness, COVID-19 and Race Relations (webinar)
IAJF proudly partners with 30 Years After for their upcoming program, Homelessness, COVID-19 and Race Relations: How Do We Build A Los Angeles That Is Healthy, Safe and Just with Mike Feuer, Los Angeles City Attorney.
March 21, 2020
1399 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
October 24, 2019
Honoring Gala for Dr. Hekmati
IAJF honors our beloved member, Dr. Hekmati in celebration of the Hekmati Endowment Fund.
September 19, 2019
A Musical Selichot with IAJF & Rabbi Malekan
For the first time in Los Angeles, the community welcomes the new year with a traditionally musical, candlelit service led by Rabbi Malekan.
August 28, 2018
Professor Motti Haridim, the Prominent Iranian-Israeli Scientist
A meeting with Professor Motti Haridim, prominent Iranian-Israeli Scientist and inventor of Systems Detecting Tunnels.
Read more here.
April 17, 2018
IAJF Rejects Bernard Levy's Claims on Andisheh TV
In an interview with a French television station in April of 2018, Bernard-Henri Levy claimed that the name change from Persia to Iran was due to a secret negotiation between Adolf Hitler and the late Reza Shah.
(English & Farsi)
November 16, 2017
Ben Gurion Epilogue
Featuring a lost interview with the founder of Israel, David Ben Gurion. Plying at the Saban Theater.
View Flyer Here.
June 7, 2017
Jerusalem of Gold
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July 27, 2016
A Dialogue with California Assembly Member Mr. Adrin Nazarian
The first Iranian American Assembly member joined a group of participants on July 27th to build community bridges and take the message of unity and support back to the State Capitol.
February 16, 2016
Political Correctness and Its Impact on Human & Women's Rights
Renowned Canadian Human Rights Activist, Raheel Raza, discussed the impact of policies in the Middle East and the effects on women issues. Raheel Raza, a journalist and public speaker holds many interfaith discussions to promote democratic and humane treatment of all men, women and children around the world.
To watch the video click here.
August 27, 2015
A Memorial Tribute to Mr. Meir Azri
Join IAJF in honoring the first Iranian diplomat to represent Israel in Iran and a pioneer in the relationship between the two nations.
April 14, 2015
Never Forget: Holocaust Memorial
IAJF's JEWPERS proudly presents "I Pledge to Never Forget;" A holocaust memorial featuring guest speaker, Mr. William Harvey; life coach, Holocaust survivor, and distinguished speaker at the Museum of Tolerance.
March 21, 2015
1394 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
-- 2015
An evening with an Israeli Bedouin Diplomat: Ishmael Khaldi
شبي تفکر برانگيز با اولين ديپلمات بدوين اسراييلي
High Holidays 2014
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur at IAJF 2014
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Cantor Farid Dardashti.
April 26, 2014
Holocaust Memorial & Iran During the Holocaust
The Iranian American Jewish Federation
held a Holocaust Memorial and discussed the role Iranduring it.
On April 26th, 2014 at the Federation's Neman Hall which was open to all nationalities and faiths.
View More. Click speaker's names for their speeches.
January 22, 2014
Honoring Mr. Parviz Nazerian
A tribute to Mr. Parviz Nazerian, author of the highly praised book, "A Passage Through Time."
March 21, 2013
1393 Nowruz Message from Ms. Shahla Javdan
Nowruz Message by Ms. Shahla Zargarian Chavdan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation.
November 1, 2012
Rita: My Joys (Concert)
Watch RITA: click here or here or here
*The Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera, published an article about RITA and the people in Iran. Please click here to listen in Farsi.
*Radio Israel's report about RITA 's concert (in Farsi) click here
August 22, 2012
Summer Celebration Luncheon
An informative luncheon discussing self-care with Dr. Simon Ourian.
Special performance provided by the popular international group, Allen G.
MC: Mrs. Zohreh Lalezari
March 21, 2012
1392 Nowruz Message from Ms. Shahla Javdan
Nowruz Message by Ms. Shahla Zargarian Chavdan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation.
September 21, 2011
Discussing Intimacy and Companionship
Increasing communication, friendship, and intimacy in your marriage with Homa Halimi Nassirzadeh, MFT. Presented by IAJF's Women Division.
October 26, 2011
Combating Global Anti-Semitism (webinar)
Follow up discussion facilitated by Dr. Sean Pakdaman and Homa Halimi Nassirzadeh, MA MFT on interpersonal relationships between men and women.
March 21, 2011
1391 Nowruz Message from Ms. Shahla Javdan
Nowruz Message by Ms. Shahla Zargarian Chavdan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation.
May 4, 2021
The Europe-Israel Relationship
Explore the relationship between Europe and Israel in this special broadcast co-hosted by the Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF) and ICAN, the Israeli-American Civic Action Network.
Israel faces several geopolitical challenges, namely the potential return to the JCPOA, the so-called “Iran Deal,” and the referral to the International Criminal Court. Europe plays a central role in these, and other challenges facing Israel.
March 21, 2020
1400 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
December 13, 2020
Breaking the Silence: Ending the Stigma (webinar)
Mental illness has always been a sensitive topic in our community, but with so many of us spending more time at home, we are facing its realities in our households and with our loved ones now more than ever. Join us for an informative talk to better understand mental illness and its stigma in our culture as well as how to cope with the challenges that it poses to our families.
Sunday, Dec. 13th at 10:00 - 11:30 AM (PST)
Watch the webinar (in Farsi) HERE.
September 23, 2020
Guiding You Through the 2020 Election (webinar)
Due to the pandemic, Americans will face a challenging voting process. The information discussed in this webinar will inspire voters to vote with confidence this election season. IAJF presents esteemed panelists; investigative journalist, Mrs. Lisa Daftari, and the nation's foremost election law expert, Mr. Hans von Spakovsky.
Watch the webinar HERE.
July 15, 2020
Combating Global Anti-Semitism (webinar)
A Conversation with David Peyman, U.S. State Department Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Sanctions and Counter Threat Finance.
April 9, 2020
IAJF Uniting The Community
Watch the complete video of Rabbi Malekan's Pesach service from home:
Click Here
February 2, 2020
Commemorating Soleiman Haïm
IAJF commemorates the incredibly life of lexicographer, playwright, poet, composer, and father of the bilingual dictionary; Mr. Soleiman Haïm.
A special edition of the commemoration will be published by Mr. Bijan Khalili from Ketab Corp. You can join us on this project by e-mailing us pictures, documents, articles and more to help highlight Mr. Haïm's global influence.
October 27, 2019
Commemorating of Dr. Iraj
Lalezari
On October 27th, 2019; producer and director Abbas Hojat Panah presented his documentary Professor Iraj Lalezari at Neman Hall; Father of modern organic chemistry in Iran and the first Jewish Dean at Tehran University.
April 23, 2019
Ebrahimi Cohen Book Signing
The Persian American Women’s Conference (PAWC) held a book signing for Tales of a Pearl, on April 23rd, at the Beverly Hills Library.
The Emergency Fund of the Iranian American Jewish Federation was the beneficiary of the proceeds to help the needy in our community.
December 13, 2018
Emergency Fund Gala Dinner
March 21, 2018
1397 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
پيام نوروزي خانم سوسن عزيززاده رييس هيئت اجرايي فدراسيون يهوديان ايراني امريکايي
Listen Here
October 15, 2017
Commemoration of the late Habib Elghanayan بزرگداشت زندهیاد حبیب القانیان
March 21, 2017
1396 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
April 7, 2016
Asher Taban MD, Gala
Guests, community leaders, media personalities and the IAJF family witnessed a night of excitement, camaraderie and expressions of gratitude toward a prominent neurosurgeon with long history of public and community service. The first Elias Esfandi Award was presented to Dr. Asher Taban.
October 28, 2015
LA Screening of "Baba Joon"
May 3, 2015
Coping with Chronic Illness
Coping with chronic illnesses within Iranian Jewish families is a complex time to navigate. Join our panelists who will shed some light on what to expect and how to cope during that time:
Rabbi David Shofet
Arman Hekmati, PhD
Shadee Toomari, Psy.D.
Minou Soomekh Michlin, LCSW, PhD
March 26, 2015
Persian American Women's 3rd Annual Conference
"We, at the PAWC, are dedicated to the women of our community. Our journey is one of sisterhood and positive regard. Our mission is to explore, our vision is to inspire, and our common bond is to unconditionally support all women.”
May 3, 2015
Faith, Prayer, and Healing
An Iranian Jewish perspective on faith, prayer and healing.
Our panelist features:
Azita Nahai, PhD
Jamshid Elist, MD
Rabbi Yedidya Shofet
Mitra Maghbouleh, PhD
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July 23, 2014
IAJF Fundraising Gathering
Neman Hall, 1317 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. West Hollywood
March 9, 2014
Persian American Women's Conference
IAJF presents the second annual Persian American Women's Conference at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills.
December 5, 2013
Honoring Mr. Lotfollah Hay
Join IAJF as we celebrate the 97th birthday of Mr. Lotfollah Hay.
October 27, 2013
Honoring Professor Jacob Ayenechi and Dr. Ardeshir Babaknia
IAJF takes immense pride in honoring two of our community's most distinguished scholars:
Prof. Jacob Aynechi, PhD; and Dr. Ardeshir Babaknia, MD.
High Holidays 2013
Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur at IAJF 2013
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Hazzan Farid Dardashti from New York.
August 20, 2012
End of Summer Party
For the younger members of the Persian-Jewish community. Bring a friend and dance the night away!
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December 31, 2011
New Year's Party with IAJF
New Year's Party at the Iranian American Jewish Federation.
November 3, 2011
Jerusalem College of Technology Gala
Fundraising gala honoring Rabbi David Shofet. In cooperation with Iranian American Jewish Cultural Organization and Bank Leumi.
October 25, 2011
Persian Maimonides Foundation at Iranian American Jewish Federation
Persian Maimonides Foundation at Iranian American Jewish Federation.
October 27, 2011
Jewish Communities of Iran
Under Fariborz Fred Matloob, B'nai Brith holds a special book signing ceremony at Sinai Temple.
April 6, 2021
Holocaust Remembrance Day with ICAN & IAJF
Join the IAJF and the Israeli-American Civic Action Network (ICAN) for a special Yom Hashoah commemoration – Holocaust Remembrance Day: Preserving Memory, Promoting Truth. Hear the story of Silvia Foti, author of “The Nazi’s Granddaughter: How I Discovered my Grandfather Was a War Criminal” – and Grant Gochin, a descendant of Holocaust victims who were murdered by Silvia’s grandfather. Today, Silvia and Grant work together to promote accurate Holocaust history, education, and remembrance.
January 21, 2020
Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Petition
In partnership and support of California's diverse Sephardic communities, please add your name to this petition to tell California's State Board of Education that our students must learn about antisemitism in an Ethnic Studies framework. The lesson plan, "Antisemitism and Jewish Middle Eastern Americans" should be situated next to lessons focused on other forms of bigotry targeting Middle Eastern and South Asian Americans.
December 1, 2020
#GivingTuesday 2020
This #GivingTuesday, Facebook is price-matching all donations made to non-profits! We hope that you consider the Iranian American Jewish Federation as your charity of choice, and help us double our funds by donating THIS TUESDAY on Dec. 1st!
September 15 & 16, 2020
"Fiddlers Beyond the Roof" Fundraiser
Once performed with high acclaim at the Saban Theater, The Lavi Foundation has generously given the rights to broadcast the production for two nights only. All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF) as they face an existential threat in light of the pandemic.
Watch the trailer HERE.
Watch the interview between Lavi Foundation President, Mitra Simanian, & IAJF President, Susan Azzizadeh.
June 24, 2020
Education In The New COVID Era (webinar)
IAJF proudly partners with 30 Years After for their upcoming webinar,
Education In The New COVID Era with LAUSD Board Member, Nick Melvoin.
April 2, 2020
IAJF Uniting The Community
Community Prayer
مراسم زنده نيايش همگاني در دوم آوريل ساعت هفت و نيم بعد از ظهر
Livestream Prayer with Rabbi David Shofet
January 13, 2020
A Bird's-Eye View from Israel
Dr. Anat Berko is a world-renowned commentator and policy maker whose research focuses on suicide bombers and their handlers. She shares with IAJF 25-years of insight on the intricate topic of global terrorism.
View flyer here.
Oct. 8th - Oct. 9th, 2019
High Holidays 2019
The Iranian American Jewish Federation wishes you a sweet year blessed with health, peace and joy.
Letter from President Azizzadeh & Photo Gallery
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May 6, 2018
Honoring Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat
Sunday May 6, 2018 - The Beverly Hilton Hotel
Hosted by: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moradi and The Iranian American Jewish Federation
Gallery and event summary here.
January 22, 2018
Guest Lecture Series:
Hatred & Violence Promoted by Palestinian Media
Read about Dr. Itamar Marcus' guest lecture here.
October 27, 2016
Menasheh Amir Gala
IAJF, hosted an honoring ceremony in recognition of Mr. Menasheh Amir’s contributions to the Iranian community as a radio broadcaster, commentator, and expert on the Middle East over half a century.
March 21, 2016
1395 Nowruz Message from Ms. Susan Azizzadeh, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Iranian American Jewish Federation
High Holidays 2015
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur at IAJF 2014
The Iranian American Jewish Federation wishes you a sweet year blessed with health, peace and joy.
Shofar Blowing at Beth-El Synagogue
July 21, 2015
Iran & Israel: A Scientific Collaboration
Can Iran and Israel's ancient collaborations in science be revived?
With guest speaker: Hessam Nowzari, DDS, PhD
March 26, 2015
Norooz with Hafez
Featuring live music, short plays, and guest speaker; Alireza Meybodi.
March 11, 2015
A Night with Ebi
December 7, 2014
Honoring Mrs. Shahla Javdan
IAJF proudly honors its past president, Mrs. Shahla Zargarian Javdan - IAJF's first female president - for her exemplary and success in the creation of a strong community bond during her two terms.
Guest Performer: Rita
February 27, 2014
Commemorating the Authors in Our Community
Commemoration of a poet and a writer and introduction of their latest books:
"The Story of a Nation" by Jahangir Sedaghatfar
"Veiled Romance" by Zion Ebrahimi
May 21, 2013
All About ABEROO
A psychological and cultural view of the concept in its historical and modern day contexts. Presented by IAJF's Health & Wellness Committee.
Presentations and speeches can be accessed here.
March 10, 2013
PAWC Celebrates Women's Month at UCLA's Fowler Museum
Persian American Women's Conference & Iranian American Women Foundation celebrate Women's Month with an inspiring and engaging panel.
High Holidays 2012
Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur at IAJF 2012
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Cantor Farid Dardashti.
August 18, 2012
Shabbat Service With Mrs. Parvaneh Sarraf from New York
Shabbat Service with Mrs. Parvaneh Sarraf from New York & Oneg Shabbat after service at Temple Beth El.
November 20, 2011
Mr. & Mrs. Right Now?
An interactive discussion about our marital goals and dreams, with Dr. Dorit Halavy Miller and Dr. Farnaz Margo Galdje.
September 15, 2011
Honoring Jahanbakhsh Pazoki
Honoring Jahanbakhsh Pazoki at Wilshire Ebel Theater.
April 26, 2011
Seminar: Safe & Ready?
IAJF Health & Wellness Committee invites the community to learn about reducing toxicity at home and disaster preparedness.
July 23, 2010
Musical Shabbat Service at Hollywood Temple Beth-El
Service, dinner and music with Cantor Tannoz Bahremand; pianist, Marissa Steingold, and choir.
