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At a time when Judaism is under assault, let’s keep our most important institutions, our houses of worship, financially viable, vibrant, and strong.

We know the right path to take to live a meaningful and fulfilled life. We have direction on what true happiness is and how to attain it.

Last week, I discussed the current state of Jewish life in Iran, particularly after Oct. 7, and anticipated that readers would have one question on their minds at the end of my column: Can Jews today leave Iran?

The spark that creates light is the magical moment when the darkness becomes less pervasive, when it begins to shift from its enormity and lessens its hold on us.

Since I started believing in Hashem, my life has improved greatly. And it has been the ultimate source of comfort since Oct. 7.

As the cultural gap continues to grow between us, I’ll continue to look to my granddaughter for cultural updates.

How poignant it is to recall a period when Black and Jewish Americans were literally marching arm in arm.

American Jews, by and large, don’t know enough about Iranian Jewry. That is why I want to help readers understand more about this ancient community and what is at stake for its present, as well as its future.