Мой дядя – Юрий Захарович Некталов
Вспоминая дядю, Юрия Захаровича Некталова, я окунулась в воспоминания 60–70-х годов прошлого века, когда нам, ученикам школ №25 и №26 учителя не только преподавали математику, физику, литературу и другие предметы, но и воспитывали во всех ипостасях жизни. Среди преподавателей особенно выделялся Юрий Захарович. Я не буду касаться его педагогических способностей, так как это всем известно. […]
Two Mitzvot, One Heart: The Power of Hospitality and Compassion
Who is more important than Hashem? Imagine receiving the greatest visitor in the world. You are sitting in your home, enjoying a personal conversation with the King of Kings Himself. Suddenly, three strangers appear outside. They look tired, hungry, and thirsty. What would you do? Would you interrupt your conversation with Hashem to offer them […]
A New Year of Growth, Learning, and Opportunity at JIQ Boys
From exciting adventures and meaningful Torah learning to new extracurricular opportunities and a growing basketball program, JIQ Boys continues to build a school year filled with achievement, connection, and growth. The school year is well underway at the Jewish Institute of Queens Boys’ Middle and High School, and the halls of JIQ are filled with […]
Uzbekistan and Israel Sign Archives MOU
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan and Israel have agreed to expand cooperation in archival affairs, signing a memorandum of understanding between the Uzarkhiv Agency and the State Archives of Israel at a ceremony held at the National Archives of Uzbekistan on October 22, 2026. The document was signed by Uzarkhiv Agency Director Ulugbek Yusupov and […]
Israel Funds Research ON SAMARKAND’S JEWISH HISTORY
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — For centuries, Bukharian Jews helped shape the cultural and commercial life of Samarkand. Now, a new Israeli-funded research initiative aims to document their history and contributions to the ancient Silk Road city. The Embassy of Israel in Uzbekistan has signed a grant agreement with Samarkand State University to support research into the […]
A Golden Welcome for Global Businesses in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Abdulhakim Al Maktoum joins a memorable occasion featuring international speakers, golden ribbon cutting, horses, branded cars and drones. Dubai, UAE — OBS Global One Business Season, the world’s longest business summit, continued its UAE celebrations with a powerful second day, bringing together business ambition, international participation and striking event experiences […]
I AM AVRAHAM TOLMASOV!
WHY THE SINGER WON’T CELEBRATE HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY — AND WHAT HE WANTS INSTEAD Our Heritage Why is the celebrated singer not celebrating his 70th birthday? Who will save Bukharian Jewish culture, and why are concerts alone no longer enough? Leonid Elizarov finds the answers. Avraham Tolmasov has turned 70. One might think it would […]
Music Brings HIM HOME
Argentine composer Federico Beilinson wins Lincoln Center prize for a work that premiered in Baku, the city his grandfather left in 1924 When Federico Beilinson walked onto the stage at Lincoln Center to accept second prize for Oğlan, he carried with him a story that began more than a century ago on a train […]
Knowledge Saves Lives
BJW BOOK CLUB HOSTED AN EMPOWERING HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENT AT THE BJCC Forest Hills, New York—On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Bukharian Jewish Community Center hosted an engaging and educational Women’s Health & Wellness Evening, organized by the BJW Women’s Book Club. The event brought women together for meaningful conversations about prevention, early intervention, […]
Blue Exit Earns Red Applause
Queens, New York — On October 19, 2026, Rafael Nektalov and Rabbi Nahum Kaziev were lauded by the Kew Forest Republican Club for leaving the Democrat Party. Six weeks before, on September 6, 2026, the pair announced their departure from the party that embraces antisemites like AOC, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and now our very […]