Between Baghdad and Asia

The ASF Institute of Jewish Experience presents:

Between Baghdad and Asia

Beginning in the mid-19th century, a vibrant network of Jews primarily from Iraq but also from the Levant and Iran formed communities throughout the Indian sub-continent and East Asia. These communities flourished for over a decade and the remnants of these communities can still be seen to this day in places like Bombay, Singapore, and Hong Kong through the institutions they built and the communities which continue to exist.

This talk traces the history of Baghdadi Jews in Asia from its earliest beginning until the present day, exploring the relevance of these communities both to Baghdad and the larger Jewish world.

Tuesday, 31 May at 12:00PM EST

(Ticket: $10)

 12PM EST ◊ 7PM Jerusalem 

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