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The Jews of Kurdistan: A Land of Jewish Heritage, and Potential Reconciliation
Tuesday, March 4
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 09:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
Jews from
Kurdistan have a documented history going all the way back to the Bible, and
there are tens of thousands of Jews whose ancestors immigrated from
Kurdistan to the present-day State of Israel.
In this talk presented by Levi
Meir Clancy, a researcher who lived in the Kurdistan region for almost eight
years, we will explore the unique Jewish history of Kurdistan, including famous
heritage sites and major historical figures, and learn about the Assyrian, Kurdish, Yazidi, Turkmeni, and other communities that have lived alongside them.
We will also explore how to navigate and understand Jewish- Muslim relations through the context of the overall Kurdish-Muslim society, including how to make sense of competing messages rooted in antisemitism, so-called philo-semitism, and hopes for a better tomorrow.
About Levi
Levi Meir Clancy is a strategist who spent much of his adult life in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where he co-founded Foundation of Ours to promote the region's multi-faith history through events. He has spoken at TEDxDuhok, AMP Conf, and GSMA Mobile 360, and frequently appeared on Kurdish television and radio.
An advocate for Jewish life in the Islamic world, Levi Meir survived imprisonment and an assassination attempt in Erbil. Now based in the United States, he supports JFCS SF in building an inclusive, neurodiverse community rooted in Jewish values and inspired by Israeli models like Kibbutz Kishorit. With support from Zioness, Levi Meir develops educational materials and experiences like Conversation Pieces, drawing from his multiracial Okinawan-Jewish identity and global journey.
You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to the American Sephardi Federation, which preserves and promotes the history, traditions, and rich mosaic culture of Greater Sephardic communities as an integral part of the Jewish experience.
