This article describes how the Meshhadi Jews of Iran had to observe their Judaism in secret. It was only when they

moved to Israel and could practice their religion freely that they felt a sense of redemption. Through thinking

about aspects of Judaism that are most important to them, engaging in a simulation of conditions for Meshhadi Jews

in Iran, and reading about the Meshhadi Jews, students will try to imagine a life in which they would have to forfeit or

hide who they are and what they do.

An excellent lesson in a unit on Jews Around the World or in preparation for Pesach.