Uzbekistan
Why Bukharian Jews Are Already Missing Uzbekistan’s Late Strongman Islam Karimov
Driving through this dusty desert city of many ornate and ancient mosques, Shirin Yakubov recalls the ruthlessness of her country’s recently deceased president of 25 years.
Muslim Couple Preserves Remnants of Jewish Life in Uzbekistan
Two decades ago, 35,000 Bukharan Jews lived in Uzbekistan. Today, just 70 remain — and keeping alive the memory of Jewish life in the central Asian land is a challenge.
Jews of Bukhara Helped Me To Understand Personal History
A mysterious Bukharan and a journey to Central Asia led Alanna Cooper to a greater understanding of her own history and that of the Jewish people.
Changing Face of Brighton Beach
Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach is known as the heart of the Jewish community from the former Soviet Union. Newcomers from Central Asia are transforming the neighborhood.
From Red Square to Times Square: Forverts Photographer Arkady Yagudaev
A version of this post appeared in Yiddish.