Выборы-2024: Как голосовал Квинс
5 ноября был исторический день. Выборы в этом году вызвали беспрецедентную активность американских избирателей За ходом голосования с волнением следили во всем мире – в Тель-Авиве, в Пекине, в Киеве, в Брюсселе, в Москве. Еще бы: результаты могут существенно изменить весь дальнейший ход мировой истории.Мы вместе с главным редактором The Bukharian Times Рафаэлем Некталовым обошли […]
Amid War and Loss, the Leviev-Sofiev Family Finds Resilience and Love in Israel
By Erin Levi “No place like home. This Jewish holiday season in Israel was one we’ll never forget. Between the ongoing sirens, national sorrow, and our own family loss, we found cherished moments together,” shared Chagit Leviev-Sofiev on her Instagram account (@chagit_leviev). Grateful for a long-awaited family photo session, she added, “I’m so thankful we […]
Journey of Joy: Celebrating the Holidays in Uzbekistan
By Erin Levi For Sholom Levinson, home is wherever he’s needed most. “I’m with Chabad, so I’m all over the place,” he said. His most recent stop? Uzbekistan, where he spent a month over the Jewish High Holidays, supporting both the Ashkenazi and Bukharian Jewish communities. Alongside his friend Pinchas Frenkel, both 21, Sholom divided […]
I value mutual harmony and breadth of soul
By Rafael Nektalov I regularly follow the democratic changes and socio-economic reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan. It is noteworthy that in the parliamentary and local council elections held on Sunday, people showed great activity and 74.72 percent of the total electorate participated in the voting. I was also pleased by the increased activity of […]
ПРАЗДНИЧНЫЙ МЕСЯЦ ТИШРЕЙ
После проведения Йом Кипур члены нашей общины в течение семи дней отметили и последующие праздники еврейского календаря: Суккот, Шмени Атцерет и Симхат Тору.Начиная с 15 числа месяца Тишрей, который в этом году приходился на 17 октября, члены нашей общины заранее готовились к празднику: строили «шалаши» (сукко), с особой тщательностью отбирали идеальные «арбаа миним» (четыре растения) […]
Oshi Tos Kadu: Stuffed Pumpkin
As the leaves turn golden, the air grows crisp, and approaches with its own festive spirit, Jewish communities worldwide gather to celebrate Sukkot, a holiday rich in tradition and communal feasting. Central to this celebration are the beloved stuffed dishes that grace our tables, symbolizing abundance and the blessings of the harvest. Among these treasured […]
CUNY Chancellor Celebrates Sukkot at Queens College
By Erin Levi In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, a native of Puerto Rico, visited two sukkahs at Queens College in Flushing on Tuesday, Oct. 22, QNS reported. The sukkahs were built by student-led groups Queens Hillel and Chabad on Campus.Rodríguez, joined by Queens College President Frank […]
Antisemitic Vandalism at MacDonald Park
By Erin Levi MacDonald Park in historic Forest Hills, adjacent to the Bukharian Jewish Community Center, recently suffered antisemitic vandalism during a pro-Palestinian protest on October 7, 2023. Antisemitic fliers were glued all over, thankfully swiftly removed the following day, but the same cannot be said for the red paint, which remains on the cement […]
Reuben Brothers Acquire Miami’s W South Beach in $400M Deal
By Erin Levi Reuben Brothers have acquired the W South Beach luxury hotel in Miami from Tricap and RFR.Originally purchased in 2004, Tricap and RFR developed the 3.5-acre property, which opened as W South Beach and The Residences at W South Beach in 2009. Now, with 348 managed hotel and condo units, the property has […]
Ohr Chana Open House: Experience Our Present, Discover Your Future
By Erin Levi Ohr Chana High School, celebrating over 20 years of excellence in girls’ high school education, launched this September with a burst of new innovations for the school year. Just a month in, the school has already introduced themes and goals for their G.O., Mishmeret, Chesed, Tech, Tzniut, Events, Chagim, Ruach, and Birthday […]