Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Jewish life in Iraqi Kurdistan, Rawanduz 1905 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Nerwa · Jewish Village
Nerwa Jewish Community
Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0038
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Briefing
A former Jewish settlement in Iraqi Kurdistan preserved through historical and community documentation. Located in Nerwa, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The settlement represents a distinctive chapter in the history of Jewish life in Iraq, linking homes, worship, education, burial and local memory.
Record details
- Location
- Nerwa
- Type
- Jewish Village
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-SITE-0038
Source
Photo credit / rights: Context photograph: Jewish life in Iraqi Kurdistan, Rawanduz 1905 — public domain in Iraq per Commons
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Nerwa Jewish Community,” IJHDA-SITE-0038, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/nerwa-jewish-community/