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Israeli Airstrike Destroys Tehran Synagogue Post-Passover Service

4/22/2026

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On April 7, 2026, an Israeli airstrike destroyed Rafi’ Nia synagogue in Tehran after a Passover service on April 6, 2026.
Asef, a 65-year-old member of Tehran's Jewish community, attended the Passover service.
The Israeli army called the destruction collateral damage amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes and safety fears.
Setareh expressed pride in Jewish identity and coexistence.
The community, once numbering about 100,000 in 1979, now has roughly 30 synagogues.

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On April 7, 2026, an Israeli airstrike destroyed Rafi’ Nia synagogue in Tehran after a Passover service on April 6, 2026.
Asef, a 65-year-old member of Tehran's Jewish community, attended the Passover service.
The Israeli army called the destruction collateral damage amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes and safety fears.
Setareh expressed pride in Jewish identity and coexistence.
The community, once numbering about 100,000 in 1979, now has roughly 30 synagogues.