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 […]

Бозёфти нодиру ягонаю нотакрори санъати булбули Шашмақом Барно Исҳоқоваю давомдиҳандагони ӯ!

(Анализи касбии мусиқавию тадқиқотии услубҳои ин санъаткори бузург) Хонандагони азиз, дар бораи булбули хушовози боғи ҷаннатмананди сурудҳои ганҷинаи Шашмақом Барно Исҳоқова, ҳам дар давраҳою замонаҳое, ки ин ҳофизаи камтарину беҳамто дар ҳаёт буданд ва ҳам баъд аз гузаштани он кас, тамоми шоирону нависандагон, мусиқашиносону олимон, санъаткорону тадқиқотчиёни номдори олам китобҳою мақолаҳою очеркҳои зиёдеро навишта, ба […]

ПАМЯТИ МАСТЕРА

Судьба была благосклонна ко мне все 12 последних лет, она подарила мне дружбу и радость общения с интересным человеком, настоящим другом, отзывчивым и чутким товарищем, прекрасным собеседником и большим сложившимся мастером живописи Ильей Рахнаевым. Он был членом Союза художников СССР и главным художником Душанбе, председателем художественного совета при Художественном фонде Таджикистана. Илья Рахнаев скоропостижно скончался […]

ВЕЛИКИЕ ОСЕННИЕ ПРАЗДНИКИ В НАШЕМ ЦЕНТРЕ: ТРАДИЦИИ, РАДОСТЬ И ЕДИНСТВО

С завершением Йом Кипура — Дня искупления и самого священного дня в еврейском календаре, когда каждый обращается к духовному очищению и переосмыслению своих поступков, — в нашем центре началась череда осенних праздников. Они наполнены радостью, традициями и глубоким смыслом. Суккот, Шмини Ацерет и Симхат Тора символизируют время благодарности, единства и торжества Торы. Эти праздники являются […]

Celebrate Jewish Dance Legacy with Choreographer Tatyana Kot

By Erin Levi COJECO, the Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations, will host a special dance event on Thursday, November 21, titled “Jewish Innovators of Dance,” to celebrate the artistic contributions of three iconic Jewish choreographers: Anna Sokolow, Ida Rubinstein, and Ohad Naharin. The workshop, presented by New York-based choreographer and educator Tatyana Kot, will […]

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 […]