Salim Fattal: Iraqi Jewry and the ‘Farhoud’ pogrom of 1941

Following the showing of the first part of a three-part documentary he made for Israel Television on the Jews of Iraq, broadcaster and author Salim Fattal will discuss some key issues: what caused the pogrom of 1941? How did Iraq fall victim to a Nazi regime? Why did young Jews join the communist underground? Why did the community decide to leave?

Thursday 9 November
The Sephardi Centre, W9
7.30 for 8pm. Oriental refreshments will be served..
£10. (under 35s £5 )

The Sephardi Centre/Harif/Spiro Ark

Advance booking essential from The Spiro Ark – 020 7723 9991

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