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Last Jew From Afghanistan Settles in Ashdod

Zevulun Simantov, the last Jew from Afghanistan, has settled in Ashdod, Israel, after being evacuated in late 2021. He was visited by Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Rabbi Ovadia Dahan, who affixed a mezuzah to his new home.

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What happened

  1. 01Zevulun Simantov, the last Jew from Afghanistan, has settled in Ashdod, Israel.
  2. 02Simantov was visited by Rabbi Ovadia Dahan, who affixed a mezuzah to his new home.
  3. 03He personally guarded Kabul's ancient synagogue before his evacuation.
  4. 04Simantov was evacuated in late 2021 and made aliyah in November 2024.
  5. 05He is currently facing challenges with integration and learning Hebrew.

Simantov, who guarded Kabul's ancient synagogue alone, is now facing integration challenges in Israel. He immigrated to Israel in November 2024.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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