November 27, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Bukharian Jewish community in Vienna. I marked this occasion by interviewing the community’s

By Erin Levi Maybe you’ve seen his ads on the subway. Maybe you’ve seen his uncanny sports predictions on YouTube. Alan «Magic» Malakov, 25, a

By Erin Levi Earlier this week, following the historic 50th anniversary celebration of Vienna’s Bukharian Jewish community, I spoke with Michael Galibov by phone about

Lagman soup is more than a dish. It is a reflection of history, culture, and unity among the communities of Central Asia and beyond. For