Israel’s 78th: BAKHSH ON THE TABLE, MAQOM IN THE AIR
UZBEKISTAN Bakhsh simmered and maqom filled the air as guests gathered in Tashkent to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day, honoring the deep cultural ties linking Israel, Uzbekistan, and the Bukharian Jewish community. Hosted by the Israeli Embassy, the reception brought together First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Mr. Sardor Radjabov, members of […]
Tatiana Krayushkina: “We Brought [Jews] Out of the Shadows”
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TAJIKISTAN While traveling through France, I experienced one of those rare and moving encounters that stays with you forever. As a student at Ariel University studying Communication, Public Engagement, and the Fight Against Antisemitism, I unexpectedly met a fellow native of Dushanbe. Tatiana Krayushkina is a woman of remarkable warmth and strength of character. She […]
If “Adik” Had BECOME AN ARTIST
REFLECTION Many years ago, in the first few days after I moved to America, I landed my first job (thanks to my cousin Raya) as a waiter at the Swissôtel in Atlanta, which was owned by the Swiss airline Swissair. Ah, those were the golden days! I worked there for about a year in room […]
THE LIGHT THAT NEVER FADES
ROSHNOI CLUB Following the 11th Roshnoi Conference held in New York on May 24–25, 2026, Shlomo Ustoniyazov reflects on the enduring mission of the Roshnoi Intellectual Club and the responsibility of younger generations to preserve and advance the cultural, intellectual, and historical legacy of Bukharian Jewry. There are moments in the life of every people […]
Kibbutz Be’eri to Reopen July 2027
ISRAEL After years of displacement following the devastating October 7, 2023 attack, the residents of Kibbutz Be’eri have received the news they have long awaited: a confirmed homecoming date. In its May-June email update, Kibbutz Be’eri officially announced that July 31, 2027 will mark the community’s return to its rebuilt home. By that date, two […]
Uzbekistan Wins Hearts in Houston
WORLD CUP Soccer fans making their way to Houston Stadium on Tuesday morning could be forgiven for thinking they’d stumbled onto a film set. Dozens of Uzbek supporters came trotting through the streets on horseback, decked out in full traditional armor—a jaw-dropping tribute to the deep roots of equestrianism in Uzbek culture. Fellow fans marched […]
Why the Torah Says “THIS IS THE STATUTE OF THE TORAH”
PARSHAT CHUKAT One of the most fascinating questions in this week’s Parsha is found in its very first verse: “Zot Chukat HaTorah” – “This is the statute of the Torah.” At first glance, something seems strange. The Torah is about to discuss the laws of the Red Heifer, the Parah Adumah. If so, shouldn’t the […]
Мы доставали людей “из тени”
ПОДРОБНОСТИ МИССИИ ФОНДА “ЭБЕНЕЗЕР” Путешествуя по Франции, я, студент Ариэльского университета по специальности “Коммуникация, общественная деятельность и борьба с антисемитизмом”, пережил одну из тех редких и трогательных встреч, которые остаются в сердце навсегда: я неожиданно столкнулся с землячкой из Душанбе. Татьяна Краюшкина – человек удивительной теплоты и силы духа. Она без колебаний согласилась на интервью. […]
Цвета моей любви!
21 июня в Еврейском центре на 112-й улице, в Форест Хиллз, состоялся юбилейный концерт известной поэтессы, певицы Анжелы Боруховой “Цвета моей любви”. В зале присутствовало около 100 человек. Концерт прошёл в двух отделениях и с большим успехом. Все песни были о любви, написанные на стихи юбилярши. В первом отделении прозвучали авторские песни написанные Анжелой Боруховой […]
Встречи в Ташкенте
Главный редактор газеты The Bukharian Times, координатор Конгресса бухарских евреев США и Канады Рафаэль Некталов приглашён в Ташкент на презентацию узбекско-американского фильма “Гол за океаном”, созданного ташкентской киностудией “Favvora Film” совместно с нью-йоркской компанией “MiRaf Entertainment”.Студия “Favvora Film” известна в нашей общине своими фильмами “Манас Левиев. Очарован тобой!”, “Юртдан олис, юракка яуин инсон” – о […]