Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar Meets Jewish Leaders in New York
Bukharian Jewish Congress President Chagit Leviev Sofiev was among Jewish leaders addressing rising antisemitism and media misinformation at the Israeli Consulate this week. In a quickly arranged but significant gathering on Tuesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar convened with prominent Jewish leaders at the Israeli Consulate in New York for a high-level briefing that addressed […]
‘UNITY IS STRENGTH’: A Conversation with Oskar Deutsch
Erin Levi Oskar Deutsch has been a pillar of Vienna’s diverse Jewish community for over three decades. Born in 1963 to Holocaust survivors—his father from Romania and his mother from Lvov (former Soviet Union)—Deutsch represents the resilience of Austria’s post-war Jewish revival. Since joining the Jewish Community of Vienna’s board in 1993, he has served […]
«We Are Bukharian Jews!»
Basya MalaevaVienna When writing about the Bukharian Jews in Vienna, the focus is often on the leading spiritual center for Bukharian Jews in Europe: the «Beit Levi» Center, which is known far beyond Austria’s borders. However, the Viennese community is more than just one synagogue. It’s diverse and includes many spiritual hubs bustling with rich […]
The Fabric of Memory
Evan Yadgarov A high school student on Long Island. In an age dominated by rapid change, increasing modernization, and a relentless forward momentum, I became inspired to look back. Not out of nostalgia, but necessity. There is a kind of overwhel-ming silence we inherit when we know too little about where we come from. That silence […]
‘Kill All the Jews’
Attack at New York Kosher Restaurant Not Being Investigated as Hate Crime Shiryn Ghermezian The Algemeiner A recent assault in New York targeting Jewish diners, who suffered several injuries and said they were also verbally accosted with antisemitic slurs, is being investigated by local law enforcement and has drawn the attention of the Federal Bureau […]
Antisemitic hate crimes in New York down in recent months, stats show
Luke Tress The Times of Israel Antisemitic hate crimes in New York City have decreased in recent months compared to the same period last year, according to NYPD data. The NYPD reports 14 antisemitic crimes in July, compared to 27 during the same month last year. Last month’s total is the lowest for any month […]
Parashat Va’etchanan:Live what you teach
Rabbi AsherVaknin Message 1: The Power of Prayer – “And I pleaded with Hashem” On the Pshat (simple) level, Moshe pleads with God to allow him to enter the Land of Israel. The sages explain that the word “Va’etchanan” (“I pleaded”) refers to a prayer of supplication, not based on merit but on sheer grace. […]
Для душевного спокойствия
Почему планирование имущества и Medicaid имеют решающее значение для жителей Нью-Йорка предпенсионного возраста Ирина Ядгароваюрист По мере того, как нью-йоркцы приближаются к пенсионному возрасту, важность проактивного планирования имущества и Medicaid становится для них все более очевидной. С ростом расходов на долгосрочный уход, сложными законами о защите активов и запутанностью системы завещания в Нью-Йорке разработка всеобъемлющего […]
Диализ без совести
Расследование газеты «Менора» Как израильтянин Давид Сагираев оказался в медицинской ловушке в Самарканде Тысячи бухарских евреев ежегодно навещают родную землю – Узбекистан. Там прошли их детство, юность, там покоятся их предки, там живы воспоминания, друзья, дворики, базары, и – как им кажется – по-прежнему открытые сердца. Но история Давида Сагираева, израильтянина, обратилась в одну из […]
Мы – бухарские евреи!
О лекциях Рафаэля Некталова и поиске идентичности в диаспоре Бася МалаеваВена Когда мы пишем о бухарских евреях в Вене, чаще всего речь идет о ведущем духовном центре бухарских евреев Европы – Центре «Бейт Леви», признанном далеко за пределами Австрии. Но венская община – это не только одна синагога. Она разнообразна, широка, и включает в себя […]