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by Adam Ross

September 7, 2022

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With his legal education, diplomatic experience and considerable wit, Abdol Hossein Sardari courageously saved 3000 Jews living in France.

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Adam Ross, a frequent contributor to Aish.com, has recently returned to Israel having served as the campus rabbi at Leeds University for Aish UK. He entered the world of Jewish education following a background in media and news broadcasting. Since moving to Israel in 2005, Adam has taught at many post college programs in Israel. You can follow his weekly blog with thoughts and stories for the Shabbat table here.

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