Religion in Iraq - Judaism

Judaism

Judaism first came to Iraq under the rule of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon. It was a part of the Babylonian Captivity. The majority have fled, largely to Israel. Fewer than 100 Jews remain in Iraq.

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