Русалки открывают летний сезон на Coney Island
Парад русалок (Mermaid Parade) – крупнейший в стране парад искусства и одно из самых ярких, красочных и долгожданных летних событий Нью-Йорка. Он был создан легендарным художественным руководителем Coney Island USA Диком Зигуном и проводится этой некоммерческой художественной организацией в самом сердце знаменитого развлекательного комплекса Кони-Айленд. В этом году Парад русалок вновь прошел с размахом, поражая […]
A Celebration of Growth and Graduation
JIQ Boys’ Journal #30 On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the JIQ Boys’ Middle and High School community gathered at the Bukharian Jewish Community Center for an exciting and unforgettable evening celebrating the graduation of the senior class. Students, parents, teachers, family members, and friends filled the room with energy and pride as they honored the […]
MAZAL TOV, OHR CHANA CLASS OF 2026!
Education Last week, Ohr Chana High School proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 in a beautiful and uplifting ceremony held at the Bukharian Jewish Community Center in Queens. The June 14th afternoon event brought together Rabbis, parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives, friends, teachers, and community members to celebrate this significant milestone in the […]
Federico Nemetsky: “Zionism became part of my life”
ARGENTINA During my visit to Buenos Aires this spring, I wrote about visiting the AMIA memorial—the Jewish Cultural Center destroyed in a terrorist attack on July 18, 1994. Prior to that, I had been invited to a memorial concert dedicated to Yom HaZikaron, the Day of Remembrance for the Fallen of Israel’s Wars and Victims […]
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 […]