The Saga Of The Kurdish Jews

Few people know the story of the Jews in Kurdistan. Settled by Israelites nearly 3000 years ago and protected by towering mountains, Kurdish Jews spoke the ancient tongue of Aramaic until emigrating to Israel only decades ago. Larry Mantle talks with author and journalist Ariel Sabar, whose father was born in the former Jewish enclave of Zakho in Northern Iraq. Saban's new book, "My Father's Paradise," explores his father's heritage and the little-known and nearly forgotten culture of the Kurdish Jews. Yona Sabar, Ariel's father joins the discussion as well.

Few people know the story of the Jews in Kurdistan. Settled by Israelites nearly 3000 years ago and protected by towering mountains, Kurdish Jews spoke the ancient tongue of Aramaic until emigrating to Israel only decades ago. Larry Mantle talks with author and journalist Ariel Sabar, whose father was born in the former Jewish enclave of Zakho in Northern Iraq. Saban's new book, "My Father's Paradise," explores his father's heritage and the little-known and nearly forgotten culture of the Kurdish Jews. Yona Sabar, Ariel's father joins the discussion as well.