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One of Kabul's last remaining Jews dies
Afghanistan, Iran
January 2005
Both men said they had been jailed and beaten by the Taliban....Afghanistan's Jewish community numbered as many as 40,000 in the late 19th century, after Persian Jews fled forced conversion in neighboring Iran.
504 posted on 01/30/2005 6:12:34 AM PST by underlying
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All Muslims Are Not Terrorists, But All Terrorists Are Muslim
Worldwide
1979-2000
1979) The Shah of Iran is deposed by Islamic fanatics. Months later Muslims stormed the US embassy and took hostages.
505 posted on 01/30/2005 6:16:49 AM PST by underlying
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