Feili was always curious about Jews, Judaism, Israel and Zionism, and cultivated these interests as he grew older. Could hardly stay in virulently anti-Israel Iran while espousing pro-Israel views.
KFAR DAROM was a kibbutz within the Gush Katif bloc that was evacuated during the 2005 disengagement. The community has reestablished itself in the Western Negev.(photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)ByGREER FAY CASHMAN