Matthew Nouriel-Jews of Iran:Past and Present

The Jews of Iran: Past and Present A conversation with Matthew Noriel in celebration of Mizrachi Jewish Heritage Month. Presented by MAST and sponsored by Temple Beth Shalom.

Matthew Noriel serves as the director of Community Engagement at Jimena(jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa) and is based in Los Angeles, California. An activist and content creator of Iranian Jewish heritage, Matthew is dedicated to advocating for LGTBQ+ rights, promoting equality within the Iranian and Jewish communities, combating antisemitism and supporting the Woman Life Freedom movement for a free Iran.

Mattthew works works to expose the hypocrisy within the anti-Israel movement and to counter claims of pink washing, especially following the events of October 7. He highlights the significance of fostering connections between Iranian an dJewsih communities and promoting Iranian Jewish solidarity. Through his social media presence, Matthew engages engages with those who resonate with his perspectives and experiences.

Matthew frequently participates in panel discussions and speaking engagements across North America. He has held leadership roles with organizations such as IDC Entwine, JQ International, and the Tel Aviv Institute. Matthew’ s contributions have appeared in publications like JNS, the Forward , and Hey Alma, and he has been featured in media outlets such as the Jewish Journal, Tehran Magazine, the Algemeiner and the Jerusalem Post.