A historical examination of the appearance of Jews in the age of Imam Reza

Khurasan as an important and great regionThroughout history and ancient civilization in Iran - Islamic, was a place of residence of the followers of many religions and Religions and schools of and sects. One of the important events that took place in the Imam Ali ibn musa Al- Reza’s period, was his debate with leaders and Greats of religions of Zorostriaism, Judaism, Christianity and Sabian. Judaism with its historical background and With a history of several thousand years is one of the religions that came to Iran and then to Khurasan in various historical periods. The appearance of Jews in Khurasan in the age of Imam Ali ibn musa Al- Reza has been considered as certain in the surviving Islamic traditions. This article seeks to examine through a historical analytical approach, the authenticity of the appearance of jews in this region together with the residence places of jews and their notables.