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Rabbi shows interfaith relations in Azerbaijan at Religious Freedom Forum on Capitol Hill

Rabbi Zamir Isayev described Jewish communal life in Muslim-majority Azerbaijan during a Washington forum focused on religious freedom.

 Rabbi Zamir Isayev attends a religious freedom forum held on Capitol Hill, July 2026.
Prof. Efraim Inbar speaks at a conference in Jerusalem, February 3, 2014.

Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition a 'childish mistake,' expert claims

 Members of the Azeri Jewish population.

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf walks down the stairs of an airplane after arriving at Muscat Airport in Muscat, Oman, on June 22, 2026; illustrative.

MoU a 'declaration of defeat' by US, new era rises in the Middle East, says Iran parliament speaker


Israel holds 'positive' first talks with Turkey on Syria, still in early stages

Azerbaijani officials said that they were ready to facilitate positive relations between the two countries.

 Syrian troops sit atop a tank as they head towards the Syrian-Lebanese border following clashes with Lebanese soldiers and armed groups, in Qusayr, Syria, March 17, 2025.

Dozens of Jewish Communities Worldwide Commemorate the Massacre: A Shared Pain that Unites


El Al expands: New agreement for a favorite eastern destination

Under the new agreement, El Al passengers get two daily flights to Baku and earn Matmid points, expanding the airline’s strategic partnerships.

 El Al and Azerbaijan Airlines

Jewish community in Baku honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with prayers and action

The event in Baku reinforced the Jewish community’s resolve to preserve Holocaust memory and strengthen ties with Israel.

 Children in Baku commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Herzog scraps Azerbaijan visit after Turkey bans Israeli aircraft from airspace - report

Herzog was supposed to participate in the COP29 climate conference in the country on November 20, along with numerous other global leaders.

 Illustrative image of President Isaac Herzog in front of an Azerbaijani flag.

As guests of an international conference: Rabbis visit the Jewish community


The Jewish world unites in prayer: “Never again.”


Azerbaijan: A journey through Baku’s modern marvels and ancient Jewish heritage

Discover Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture, from Baku’s vibrant architecture to ancient Jewish heritage and local traditions.

One of the two active Mountain Jews synagogue in the Red Village – known as the world’s last shtetl outside of Israel. (@MarkDavidPod)

This Passover, Jews ensure access to Matza, Kosher food, and security


The Iranian cultural coercion of Azerbaijan doesn't respect the country's security - opinion

Everyone must praise Sevinc Gülmammadova for taking a brave stance against Iran’s compulsory hijab laws by refusing to placate the mullahs in the center of Baku.

 AZERBAIJAN’S FOREIGN Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Hassen attends a 3+3 format Caucasus regional platform summit in Tehran, last October.