30 Years After
About 30 Years After
Founded in 2007 by Iranian-American Jewish young professionals in Los Angeles, California, 30 Years After emerged from a simple but powerful conviction: that after three decades of settlement in the United States, the Iranian-American Jewish community had a responsibility to organize, represent itself, and contribute meaningfully to American and Jewish life. The organization was created by and for Iranian-American Jewish professionals who recognized the need for an organized voice that could bridge three powerful identities—Iranian heritage, American citizenship, and Jewish faith. What makes 30 Years After distinctive is its commitment to balancing these three identities through core values drawn from each tradition: Persian concepts like hamsayeh (neighborliness), khosh zaboon (respectful speech), and farhang (culture and civility); American principles of civic responsibility, self-determination, and inalienable rights; and Jewish teachings of generational continuity, mutual responsibility, and social innovation. Operating in Los Angeles, the organization serves as a vital connector between the Iranian-American Jewish community and broader Jewish and civic institutions. Through the Ben Evri project's documentation of community testimonies, community events addressing pressing issues, and fellowship programs developing emerging leaders, 30 Years After honors the past while actively shaping the future. The organization's work reflects a deep belief that the Iranian-American Jewish experience represents a unique and valuable contribution to American society, deserving recognition, preservation, and active participation in civic and communal affairs.