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Heritage of Iraqi Jews in jeopardy

In a busy district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, there is little to distinguish the faded brick building, except for a Hebrew inscription above the entrance. Iraq’s Jewish community was once one of the largest in the Middle East but its members have dwindled to a handful, outside of the autonomous Kurdistan region.

Heritage of Iraq s last few Jews at risk

Ancient heritage of Iraq s last few Jews at risk as synagogues fall into ruin

Heritage of Iraq s last few Jews at risk

In a busy district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, there is little to distinguish the faded brick building, except for a Hebrew inscription above the entrance.Iraq's Jewish community was once one of the largest in the Middle East but its members have dwindled to a handful, outside of the autonomous Kurdistan region."Our heritage is in a pitiful condition" and authorities take no notice, said a member of the congregation who requested anonymity, fearing reprisals.

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