Editor's column

Editor's column

The Garden of Knowledge and Light: The Intellectual Capital of Bukharian Jewry

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,...

We listen. We hear. We engage in conversation

Dear Readers,Our regular contributors and I always aim to write about topics inspired by real life — not abstract theories, but living, heartfelt subjects that truly matter to our community. My hope is for Wome...

«But What Will People Say?»

Sometimes it feels like this short phrase – “But what will people say?” – governs our lives more powerfully than the laws of gravity. We think one thing, feel another, want a third – yet we act the way we’re...

Happy Father’s Day

Dear friends! Not long ago, in May, we celebrated Mother’s Day — and now June has arrived, another special month when the world honors fathers on Father’s Day. And in between these two holidays is Internati...

With Love – To You, Mothers!

This issue of our magazine comes out just two days before one of the most touching and heartfelt holidays – Mother’s Day.We worked with dedication to publish it in time, so we could extend our warmest congr...

It's Better to Be Needed Than to Be Free

I think each of us has asked ourselves at least once: what is true happiness?Modern society persistently convinces us that happiness lies in freedom. But then why do so many people who have achieved everythi...

С нашим женским праздником – 8 Марта!

Есть праздники, которые мы бережно упаковываем в чемодан воспоминаний и увозим с собой в новую жизнь. Один из таких – 8 Марта. В Советском Союзе этот день был не просто вестником весны, а настоящей одой женщине...

The Intellectual Wealth of Our Community

It is well known that the success, development, and image of any community are largely determined by the intellectual potential of its people!Talent, inspiration, and strength of spirit—these are the qualiti...

Forward to the Prosperity of Our Community!

Dear friends, The start of the New Year 2025 and the continuation of Hanukkah week have become true symbols of miracles and inspiration for me! These days hold a special meaning as I worked on the latest iss...

В ожидании Ханукального Чуда

Дорогие друзья, верите ли вы в Чудо Хануки? Не просто потому, что в те далекие времена мизерная порция масла горела все 8 дней, а в более широком понимании возможного чуда? Ведь у каждого из нас есть своя истор...