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The Middle East and the Holocaust: A Story from Baghdad

Published on 18 May 2026

7 June 2026 at 1pm at the National Holocaust Museum

The Jewish community of Baghdad dates back more than 2,700 years. In June 1941, a pogrom took place that claimed many lives and led to the gradual departure of this ancient community. This lecture will explore issues relating to the eradication of Jewish communities in Baghdad and many other cities across the Arab world during the 20th century.

Middle East & Holocaust: Baghdad’s Lost Heritage