Your Letters Inspire Us

Each letter from our readers is a sign of trust and a source of inspiration for our team. We deeply appreciate your sincerity and your willingness to share your thoughts and feelings.
In this issue, you will find both responses to the magazine’s publications and impressions from participants of the singles event Unique Evening of New Connections, organized by our women’s organization and editorial team. It is especially meaningful for us to share your kind words and to feel this genuine connection with our readers.

Ilya Isakbaev, Queens:

Dear Dr. Zoya Maksumova,

I am a regular reader of your magazine Ladies’ World, even though I am a man. I eagerly look forward to every new issue, as the magazine consistently stands out for its depth, beautiful design, and wide range of topics. Its pages offer thoughtful articles on health, human relationships, spiritual values, and events in the life of our community, as well as an opportunity to get to know the people around us more closely.

I am convinced that the magazine is read by people of all ages – men and women alike, as well as young readers – because it brings generations together, helps us better understand one another, and keeps us connected to our community no matter where we live.

I pay special attention to the articles by your regular contributor, Viktoria Baraeva, who leads the column “Engineer of Subconscious.” Her publications are thoughtful, insightful, and deeply meaningful, focusing on the psychology of relationships, the inner world of the individual, and the journey of self-discovery. It is especially valuable that she explores psychological topics in connection with spiritual traditions and the wisdom of the Torah, making her work particularly meaningful and accessible to the religious members of our community. Her writing reflects a high level of professionalism, wisdom, education, and life experience.

Dr. Maksumova, please allow me, through you, to express my sincere gratitude to the entire editorial team for your tremendous work, dedication, and genuine care for your readers. I would also like to extend special thanks to Viktoria Baraeva for her compelling and significant articles, which encourage reflection and offer fresh perspectives on many aspects of life.

I wish your magazine continued success, inspiration, new creative ideas, and devoted readers. May Ladies’ World continue for many years to unite our community, bring us meaningful publications, and remain as warm, heartfelt, and essential as it is today.

M.Y.:

The singles event Unique Evening of New Connections organized by the Ladies’ World, magazine was exceptionally well-organized and thoughtfully planned. It was warm, welcoming, friendly and highly interactive. All the activities were carefully designed to appeal to people of all ages and interests. The organizers were deeply involved throughout the event, which was evident in their hospitality, encouragement, support, and thoughtful follow-up. They succeeded in creating the atmosphere of a close-knit community that truly cares about its members.

Dr. Michael K.:

I am 37 years old. I have attended singles parties more than once and have my own experience of how they usually go. I can honestly say that the evening organized and hosted on February 2 by the women’s organization «Esther-a-Malka» and «Ladies’ World» magazine truly impressed me with its depth, intellectual level, and engaging way of involving people in active conversation.

I was especially impressed by the remarkable creativity shown by Eugenia Jeka Aronov and Yelena Kalendareva. Their games, contests, and overall interaction with us were interesting, meaningful, and fun. The room was filled with intelligent, engaging young women and men.

I particularly enjoyed the activity where a young woman stood behind a mechitza and asked questions to three men she could not see. Based on their answers, she chose the one whose responses were the most thoughtful, profound, and aligned with her spirit. I also appreciated that there were Jews from other communities present, which felt unique and special for us. I believe this is very positive, because marriages between Bukharian and Mountain Jews, Bukharian and Georgian Jews, as well as Bukharian and Ashkenazi Jews, are often very successful.

Vera Borukhov, an educator and founder of SparkBrain Learning:

Last month, in Ladies’ World magazine, Zoya Aminov, the regular author of the column “About daily Matters,” published an article in which she encouraged young people who are dating with the intention of building a family not to shy away from difficult conversations. I found this topic very important and timely.

Of course, relationships should include joy and lightness. It is always easy to talk about the weather, joke around, and keep conversations casual. However, experience shows that if conversations do not become deeper, important life issues remain unspoken – and what remains unspoken often turns into resentment. Over time, this can lead to conflict.

We have a choice: to avoid difficult topics and wait until problems escalate, or to discuss them honestly as they arise.

As Zoya Aminov writes, “uncomfortable conversations reveal how a person truly thinks, what they value, and how they respond when reality does not match expectations.” Isn’t this exactly what is important to understand before building a life together? Such conversations are not interrogations or attempts to prove oneself right – they are thoughtful and honest discussions about concerns, values, questions about raising children, and the future we want to create together.

We may fear disagreements, but as Zoya rightly notes, “the problem is not disagreement, but silence.” Sometimes silence truly is golden. But sometimes it is destructive. If something genuinely troubles us, we need to speak about it openly and respectfully. Only then are understanding and growth possible. Uncomfortable conversations are also essential for healthy family relationships. They are a sign of emotional maturity and determine whether conflicts strengthen your relationship and help children grow and flourish – or gradually destroy it from within.

Zoya Aminov also emphasizes the role of parents, drawing on the wisdom of Viktor Frankl and Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. She reminds us: “To let go does not mean to disappear. It means moving from control to trust and mentorship.” When parents respect their children’s individuality and demonstrate maturity, they build trust and warm, lasting relationships.

Thank you, Zoya Aminov, for this important reminder that strong families are built on honesty, respect, and the courage to speak about what truly matters, even when it is difficult.