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Tamar Morziev-Fuzailov: «Where others see limits, we create possibilities»
Tamar
Morziev-Fuzailov
is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and advocate whose work has transformed
the lives of individuals with disabilities, mainstream children and their
families. She is the founder of Strive Chai and Bright
Plan’et, two mission-driven organizations that provide holistic,
person-centered support to hundreds of individuals across New York and beyond.Born
and raised in Jerusalem and now based in New York, Tamar brings a unique blend
of cultural insight, professional expertise, and deep compassion to everything
she does. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to...
Editor's Column
Every Jewish New Year is like lighting a candle. And the more candles burn together, the brighter our shared light becomes. So it was with the year now behind us—a year full of sparks: ideas, books, gatherings, discoveries. Together they created a pattern of light illuminating the path of our community. At the heart of this light are not buildings or ceremonies, but people: those who think, write, create, debate, inspire. Those who turn intellect into living energy, into knowledge and cultural wealth that we cultivate and pass on.On the threshold of Rosh Hashanah, it becomes especially clear: the true capital of a people is its intellectual heritage. And in the past year our community has once again proven that our greatest treasure is precisely this wealth.5785 began with a remarkable event—the Festival of Bukharian Jewish Culture and Arts in New York, initiated by The Bukharian Times editor-in-chief Raphael Nektalov and supported by our organization and magazine. The energy was unforgettable! Ladies’ World opened the festival with our own 25th anniversary, celebrating the “Esther HaMalka” organization and honoring the laureates of the “Person of the Year–2024” award for their dedication to Israel. Beyond the celebrations lay dep...