Sitar, ney, daf and santur are some of the instruments recruited to tell the story of a 13th-century mystic's voyage, highlight of an annual event celebrating Middle Eastern music

'We want to say here in Israel that we believe you deserve your freedom,' says co-organizer Shoshana Keats Jaskoll, as protesters wave signs in Hebrew, English and Farsi

Report quotes 2 targets, who had both faced marital problems and are now accused of spying, saying agent offered them money, tried to lure them abroad

Keti Shitrit says one of women nabbed by Shin Bet reached out to ask for help in getting her son transferred into the IDF's elite 8200 intelligence unit

Suspects photographed sensitive sites in Israel, attempted to get their kids to join army intelligence units; Bennett tells citizens 'to be vigilant' against such online attempts

In 'Titan of Tehran,' Shahrzad Elghanayan writes about her grandfather, a philanthropist who gave his life rather than abandon his community during the Islamic Revolution

Recent years have seen rapid change as more LGBTQ community members speak up, leading to wider education, acceptance, and more events and resources for themselves and family

Suspect destroys relics at Beverly Hills Nessah Synagogue, which serves the area's large Persian community; police say attack showed no signs of overt anti-Semitism