Qesher Book Club: "The Loving Life: Memoirs of an Iranian-Jewish Woman"

About this talk

Ilana  Ebrahimi-Kahen, author of "The Loving Life", presents an insightful  exploration of the impact of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Iran's  Jewish minority, detailing how this upheaval challenged their community  and altered their lives. She investigates the experiences of female  journalists during this period, highlighting their resilience and  resistance amidst the sociopolitical turmoil.

Ilana also describes  the challenges of establishing a Jewish kindergarten under the Islamic  Republic's regulations, providing a unique perspective on maintaining  education and psychological well-being in a restrictive regime. She  recounts her journey from Iran to London, focusing on the cultural  adaptation process and the preservation of identity within the diaspora.

In  addition, Ilana discusses the significance of memoir writing in  documenting personal and historical experiences. The presentation  concludes with valuable lessons learned from Holocaust survivors,  emphasizing the importance of inter-generational communication in  preserving historical memory.

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