article_snippet: (CNN)If you're looking for the Jewish community in the Iranian town of Esfahan, you won't have to search for long.
article_snippet: The main synagogue is on Palestine Square, right in the heart of Iran's third largest city.
article_snippet: the Jewish community in the Iranian town of Esfahan does not hide the Jewish community in the Iranian town of Esfahan heritage.
article_snippet: Sion Mahgrefte is the head of the Jewish community in Esfahan.
article_snippet: And aside from the vibrant Jewish community in Esfahan -- there are 13 synagogues in Israel -- there are also several Orthodox Cathedrals representing a sizable Christian community.
article_snippet: Most of Esfahan's Jews are business people.
article_snippet: There are about 1,500 Jews in Esfahan these days.
highlights_snippet: 1,500 Jews call Esfahan home despite tensions between Iran and Israel .
  