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Michal Aronbaeva: The Heart of a Large Family
There are women whose lives cannot be summed up in a few
short lines. Their stories are not defined by events, but by the people they
gather around them. These women become the quiet center of a family:
generations come together around them, traditions are preserved in their homes,
and their words are remembered long after they are gone.Michal Aronbaeva lived a long
life – ninety-five years. Her life included many hardships: the difficult war
and postwar years, life in remote villages without even the most basic
comforts, the responsibility of caring for a large family, and later, the
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Editor's Column
Dear friends,Our magazine usually comes out in the second week of the month, but this
time, on the eve of the great holiday of Passover, we made a special effort to
release this issue earlier so that we could greet you just before this
meaningful day. From the bottom of our hearts, we congratulate you and your
families: Chag Pesach Kasher v’Sameach!Passover is one of the most beloved and deeply meaningful holidays in our
tradition. It is not merely a memory of a historical event-it is a living
connection between generations, a celebration of renewal, and inner freedom.
The path to freedom was long: from the first steps of our forefather Abraham to
the formation of an entire nation, from years of wandering to decades of harsh
slavery in Egypt. Through these trials, our national identity, faith, dignity,
and longing for freedom were shaped and strengthened.A special place, of course, belongs to the Passover Seder – the culmination
of the holiday. It is not simply a festive meal, but a profound and symbolic
ritual in which every detail carries meaning. We gather as families around the
table, light candles, read the Haggadah, ask questions, sing, remember, and
give thanks. In these moments, the connection between generat...












