Larry Cohler-Esses in Iran
Reading the Talmud in a Most Unlikely Place — Iran's Holy City
Larry Cohler-Esses journeyed to Qom expecting to find mosques and universities steeped in Sharia law. He found a small but vibrant Jewish studies department that is almost unknown outside of the Islamic Republic.
How Iran’s Jews Survive in Mullahs’ World
Larry Cohler-Esses continues his historic report from inside Iran with a look at the country’s Jews. The community is allowed to practice its faith in the Islamic Republic — but must accept strict rules barring support for Israel.
A Jewish Journalist's Exclusive Look Inside Iran
FORWARD EXCLUSIVE: Larry Cohler-Esses traveled to Iran on the first journalism visa granted to a Jewish publication since 1979. What he found is a country on the brink of change — but the final outcome remains uncertain.
Why We Sent a Reporter to Iran
EDITOR’S NOTE: So, how did a nice Jewish reporter end up in the Islamic Republic of Iran? Jane Eisner gives a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that led to Larry Cohler-Esses’ story.