Запечатленный Шашмаком
Мы продолжаем обсуждать вопросы, связанные с историей и музыкальной культурой Бухарского Шашмакома, публикуя разные точки зрения на этот вопрос. В частности, была перепечатана статья “Кто творец, а кто певец “музыки души”. О спорах вокруг “Шашмакома” журналиста Asia-Plus Мазхаба Джумъа, где приведены мнения таджикских ученых, макомистов, историков Таджикистана. В этой статье сразу же после названия, вопрос: […]
Почему народ так любит театр “Ханда-Ханда”?
В Нью-Йорке с огромным успехом проходят гастроли театра “Ханда-Ханда” – с участием знаменитых на весь бухарскоеврейский мир артистов, наших любимцев – Хая и Ронена Давыдовых, Алика Шимонова, Татьяны Махлиновской и других. В организации спектакля “Джонни и Бобо” активное участие приняла вся большая и дружная семья Рафаэля Некталова – от мала до велика! Театр пригласил нас, […]
Mazal Tov to the Vaknin and Chaver Families
The Editorial Board of the Bukharian Times extends its warmest congratulations to Rabbi Asher Vaknin—whose weekly D’var Torah continues to inspire and uplift our readers—and to Rebbetzin Shulamit Vaknin on the joyous wedding of their beloved son, Mendy, to Tiferet Chaver in Israel. It was a special privilege to see Rabbi Vaknin share photographs from […]
KNOWING ONE’S ROOTS
Twenty years ago, Amnun Baibachaev, the grandfather of Chanan Babacsayv, passed away in Israel. The grandson took this as an opportunity not only to document his grandfather’s life but to gather data, stories, documents, and photos from the entire family. The undertaking ultimately proved more challenging than initially assumed. Nevertheless, Babacsayv recommends that others follow […]
Mirziyoyev in Washington – new deals expected amidst peace diplomacy
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has arrived on a working visit to Washington to participate in the inaugural meeting of President Trump’s Board of Peace on February 19, 2026, alongside the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and other heads of state. Against a backdrop of deep geopolitical tensions and raging conflicts across the world, Mirziyoyev’s […]
From Tashkent to Tel Aviv: How Washington’s critical minerals drive is reshaping partnerships
Two weeks ago, the United States gathered representatives from 54 countries in Washington, D.C. for what may prove to be the most ambitious reordering of global mineral supply chains in recent memory. Hosting representatives from 54 countries and the European Commission — including 43 foreign and other ministers — over February 3-4, Secretary of State […]
Israel Strengthens Ties with Uzbekistan
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also attended the ministerial, representing a country that brings a different kind of value to the coalition. Not a major mineral producer, Israel is increasingly positioned as a strategic connector (Europe, US, and Asia), technological hub, and enabler across the supply chain — in advanced processing technologies, materials science, recycling, […]
Mamdani’s antisemitism chief pledges trust-building amid early skepticism
Phylisa Wisdom, the progressive Jewish leader chosen to head New York City’s Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, says she is preparing to take a broad view of her mandate as she steps into the role under intense scrutiny. In an exclusive interview with the Forward, her first since Mayor Zohran Mamdani named her last week, […]
This Jewish Olympian prays with her mom before every race
Kamryn Lute’s Olympic ritual doesn’t start on the ice. It begins with a text to her mom: “Dear God,” she types, “Please help me do my best.” Kamryn, 21, is the only member of Team USA’s speedskating squad to have had a bat mitzvah — or a beloved pug who shared her Hebrew name, Elisheva. […]
Less is More: Why Giving is the Secret to Joy—and 4 More Lessons from Adar
When the month of Adar begins, our Sages teach: “When Adar enters, we increase in joy.” This is not just a nice sentence. It is a life instruction. Joy is not only a feeling that comes and goes. It is something we build. This idea connects deeply to Parashat Terumah. In this parashah, God commands […]