Zablon Simintov

Zablon Simintov (born 1959 in Turkmenistan) is an Afghan carpet trader and restaurateur who is believed to be the last remaining Jew in Afghanistan. He is also the caretaker of the only synagogue in Kabul. His name has also been transcribed in English as Zebulon Simentov, Zabolon Simentov and Zabolon Simantov.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1958
Birth place
Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic , Turkmenistan
Nationality
Turkmen people
Religion
Judaism
Residence
Kabul

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External resources

  1. http://www.afghanistan-photos.com/crbst_30.html
  2. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/Afghanistan.html