Calling ALL Jews: Unique Evening of New Connections Convenes Bukharians, Mountain Jews, Georgian Jews and Ashkenazis
In Jewish tradition, family has never been a matter of chance. Not because everything must be predetermined, but because family has always been approached with seriousness. A family is not something you Community
Calling ALL Jews: Unique Evening of New Connections Convenes Bukharians, Mountain Jews, Georgian Jews and Ashkenazis
In Jewish tradition, family has never been a matter of chance. Not because everything must be predetermined, but because family has always been approached with seriousness. A family is not something you “pick up” along the way — it is created, step by step, and rarely alone.
The idea of an evening of introductions aimed at creating new Jewish families was born not from the desire to hold another event, but from a wish to foster real, thoughtful connections. We wanted meetings to be alive, genuine, and intelligent — without showy effects. Speed is not important, but conversation is; not roles, but real people. This evening is based on communication, shared interests, and attention to a person’s age, experience, and inner world. It is for those for whom connection is about shared values, not just acquaintance.
We often recall the saying, “Tell me who your friend is, and I will tell you who you are.” Today, we also recognize that sometimes just a few words reveal who a person truly is. In live conversation, a person opens up—not through a profile or appearance, but through intonation, thought, and the ability to listen and respond. That is why we emphasize conversation: the opportunity to talk, ask questions, and truly hear one another. In dialogue, a person shows their real self — without roles or expectations.
“Attraction of souls gives rise to respect, attraction of hearts to friendship, and attraction of bodies to love.” This Eastern thought perfectly reflects the sequence we value. Real relationships begin with respect and an inner response—interest in a person’s character, words, and perspectives. This is the focus of our event: conversation, attentiveness, and that first subtle connection from which something meaningful can grow.
We do not aim for superficial introductions. Our format is a calm, respectful meeting where one can talk, listen, ask questions, and reflect—a space where a person feels like a participant in a dialogue, not an object of choice. This is not an experiment or a fashionable trend, but a continuation of the work we have done for many years – through our magazine, within the community, and in personal conversations – to bring people together, support them, and strengthen bonds.
Creating a family is not only a personal decision; it contributes to the future of the entire community—to children, to the continuation of tradition, and to a sense of home that is passed down. If we can help this process, we see it as our duty to do so.
For the first time, this meeting will be inter-community, inviting Mountain Jews, Georgian Jews, and Ashkenazi Jews to participate. This invitation is already being announced on the radio.
Dear readers and community members: if you want more than a casual introduction, if the idea of thoughtful meetings, live conversation, and a calm, respectful atmosphere resonates with you, we will be delighted to welcome you. Not as guests, but as people ready for dialogue and open to the possibility of genuine connection.
We invite you on February 2 at 7:00 PM to Millennium Hall (Rego Park) for the very first “Unique Evening of New Connections” — an opportunity to meet without rush, converse, and simply be among people who share the same values. Together, we can create an evening that may, for some, become the beginning of an important story. Support and sponsorship for this mitzvah are warmly welcomed.
