JLI: Life as a Jew in Iran Before and After the Revolution

Join Jaquiline Saper as she shares her extraordinary journey through the Iranian Revolution and life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Jacqulyn, the author of the memoir From Miniskirt to Hijab, reflects on her experiences growing up in Imperial Iran, where she enjoyed a cosmopolitan lifestyle in Tehran before the revolution transformed the country and her life forever.

She discusses her Jewish upbringing, the impacts of the revolution on personal freedoms, and the resilience required to build a new life in America. Watch for an intimate look into Iranian history, cultural transformation, and one woman’s quest for identity amidst upheaval.