День Независимости узбекистана в америке
В Соединенных Штатах Америки отмечают34-ю годовщину Дня Независимости Узбекистана. Шахиста Максудовапрофессор, координатор содружества «Международная солидарность» 31 августа прошло торжественное поднятие флага Республики Узбекистан. По традиции это делается в Манхеттене, на Wall Street – в самой оживленной части города, в финансовом “сердце мира”. Собравшихся на площади представителей узбекистанской диаспоры тепло поздравили президент Туркестано-Американской Ассоциации Абдулла Ходжа, […]
TIME TO SAY ‘SALOM’
Erin Levi To mark Uzbekistan’s Independence Day on September 1, the Central Asian country invited legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli to perform at night in Samarkand’s historic Registan Square—his first concert in the ancient Silk Road city. For Hurshid Narimov, a Samarkand-born tour guide who speaks Italian fluently, it was a sogno (dream) come true—particularly […]
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME
Fresh Meadows, Queens — Ganeinu Academy, a Jewish educational institution in Fresh Meadows, is constructing a state-of-the-art facility that will significantly expand its capacity to serve the growing community. The new 26,300-square-foot building, which broke ground in September 2024, is expected to be completed by spring 2026. The three-story facility will house programs from preschool […]
A New Chapter in Roslyn Heights
By Erin Levi Roslyn Heights has always carried a special place in Long Island’s Jewish story. Back in the 1940s, developer William Levitt purchased land here to create homes for Jewish families at a time when antisemitic housing restrictions kept many out of surrounding neighborhoods. The area quickly became known as the “Country Club of […]
Winning The Gentle Way Arkadiy Aronov’sFour-Decade Journey from Tashkent to Olympic Glory
Erin Levi The energy is infectious at Spartak Sports Club in Rego Park, Queens. Young judokas dart across the mats, their gi uniforms crisp white against the backdrop of tournament photos and certificates lining the walls. At the center of it all stands Arkadiy Aronov, an 8th-degree black belt whose weathered hands have guided champions […]
Queens Meets Brooklynat Manhattan Rooftop Soirée
By Erin Levi More than 150 Bukharian and Gorsky young professionals gathered last week at Tempura NYC for the Bukharian Jewish Union’s «End-of-Summer Soirée»—marking the first time these two culturally connected communities have joined forces for a major event. The sold-out rooftop celebration brought together young professionals from Queens’ predominantly Bukharian Jewish community and south […]
A NEW DAWN FOR SEPHARDIC EDUCATION
By Erin Levi New York, NY – History was made last month as over 50 leading Sephardic rabbis and educators from across the United States and around the globe convened in New York City for the inaugural Sephardic Rabbinic Conference, August 10–11, 2025. Hosted by a coalition of Sephardic communal and educational institutions—including The Habura, […]
Beverly Hills schools wantedto fly the Israeli flag – but not to support the Jewish state
Hannah FeuerThe Forward Debates over whether the Israeli flag represents the Jewish people or the Jewish state — and whether the two can be separated — aren’t exactly standard fare for a school board meeting. But that was the discussion in Beverly Hills last week, when the school board voted 3-2 to display the Israeli […]
Coldplay welcomed Israeli fans onstage ‘as equal humans.’ Why are some Jewish people mad?
Louis KeeneThe Forward Chris Martin is causing trouble again. Earlier this summer, the Coldplay front man correctly guessed a couple shown on camera at his concert were having an affair, setting off a high-profile business scandal and thousands of memes. Like the kiss cam moment, the “Fix You” singer’s decision to invite a pair of […]
5 Timeless Lessonsfrom Parashat Ki Teitzei
Rabbi Asher Vaknin Parashat Ki Teitzei is one of the richest portions in the Torah, containing more commandments than any other parasha. It guides us across every aspect of life: from personal and family matters to social and national responsibilities. Let us explore five central points, through the lenses of peshat (the simple meaning), remez […]