Episode

Escaping Execution in Iran — Finding Redemption in the Jewish Community — William Mehrvarz

Podcast: The Jewish Experience
Published: Jan 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 2486
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Summary

Rabbi Wildes sits down with Iranian born William Mehrvarz. William escaped an imminent death sentence for the crime of Apostasy to move to New York and become Jewish. He joins us to discuss the recent protests and massacres in Iran, the implications for the future of Israel, and risking everything to live as a Jew. Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/