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SUMMARY:Remembering the Iraqi Farhud & October 7 in the US Congress with SHIN-DC
DESCRIPTION:Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC) cordially extends an invitation for you to join the Congressional Iraqi Farhud Committee\, the Iraqi American Jewish Community\, the Israeli American Community\, the diplomatic community and Members of Congress to celebrate over 2\,600 years of Iraqi Jewish life and take a stand against antisemitism and terror. \nKosher wine reception with Iraqi Jewish hors d’oeuvres\, including sambusak (savory pastries) and haji bada (gluten-free almond cookies originating from the Iraqi Jewish community) \n\nThe Farhud is an outbreak of antisemitic mob violence against Baghdad Jewry that erupted on June 1\, 1941\, during the Shavuot Jewish holiday.\nThis program commemorates the victims of the Farhud Iraqi pogrom of 1941 and of October 7.\nIn memory of Shlomo Mantzur who escaped the 1941 Iraqi Farhud massacre and emigrated to Israel\, only to face another pogrom 82 years later in the Jewish state on October 7.\n\nQuestions? Email info@shindc.org
URL:https://www.shalomdc.org/event/remembering-the-iraqi-farhud-october-7-in-the-us-congress-with-shin-dc/
LOCATION:Rayburn Congressional Building\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events & Gatherings,Israel & Global Jewish Life,Israel Connections,Jewish Identity & Inclusion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sephardic Heritage International DC (SHIN DC)":MAILTO:info@shindc.org
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