The story of an Iranian Jewish leader executed in 1979
Jewish Association of Iran head Habib Elghanian was executed during the Islamic revolution. His granddaughter now tells his story.
Habib Elghanian, a prominent leader of Iran's Jewish community, seen during his trial in Iran that led to his 1979 execution.(photo credit: Collage by Grace Yagel/JTA)ByHOWARD LOVY/JTA