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Did you know that Aaron and I grew up on the same street in the Jewish neighborhood of Samarkand, Uzbekistan?

Years later, our journeys took us in different directions. I immigrated to the United States, while Aaron immigrated to Israel.

And today, here we are, reunited in the Bukharian Quarter of Jerusalem.

But this location is not random. It tells a much bigger story about the Bukharian Jewish diaspora, our migration, and the deep connection our community has maintained with Jerusalem for generations.

Different journeys, different countries, but the same roots

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Did you know that Bukharian Jews decorated their sukkah with real, fresh fruit hanging from above?

Let me tell you why.

Sukkot, Bukharian style, was an experience for all your senses.

The walls were covered with beautiful handmade suzani that women had prepared for 6 month prior. Fresh grapes, pomegranates, and other fruits hung as decorations. Raihon, Central Asian basil, and colorful flowers filled the sukkah with their scent.

But there was one thing that wasn’t so easy to find in Uzbekistan: the etrog and lulav.

Etrogim and lulavim had to travel long distances to reach Central Asia. They were so difficult to obtain that sometimes an entire family shared just one set.

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Honey I'm home

Photo: @aaronpaz_

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יש רגעים שבהם אני בטוחה שאני רואה את התמונה המלאה.
ואז שינוי קטן בזווית מזכיר לי כמה דברים אני עדיין לא רואה.
על עצמי, על אחרים, ועל הסיפורים שאנחנו מספרים לעצמנו.

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יש בי אמונה.

אמונה שלא הכול חייב לקרות עכשיו, ושלא תמיד צריך לדעת את כל התשובות מראש.
יש בי אמונה שכשהזמן הנכון יגיע, גם הדברים הנכונים יגיעו איתו.
עד אז, אני ממשיכה לצמוח, ללמוד, ולהתקדם בקצב שלי.
כי לפעמים הדבר הכי חזק שאפשר לעשות הוא פשוט לסמוך על הדרך.

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In honor of May being designated both Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting two ancient Jewish communities of West and Central Asia: Kavkazi and Bukharian Jews. While May is drawing to a close, our celebration of the rich heritage and diversity of the Jewish People continues in full force as we proudly present the second annual Festival Sefarad NYC.

An homage to the annual Festival Sefarad de Montréal—organized by our friends at Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Québec—Festival Sefarad NYC is the first event of its kind in the United States: a month-long celebration of the Greater Sephardi world and global Jewish diversity. Throughout June, the Festival will transform New York City into a living stage for Sephardic and Mizrahi music, film, cuisine, literature, theater, storytelling, and more.

Join us at venues across New York City and its surrounding suburbs as we showcase the rich cultural mosaic of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish communities. With the support of @ujafedny and in partnership with more than 50 community organizations, we are thrilled to bring back this dynamic and unique communal experience for a second year. Let us come together for a citywide celebration of Jewish joy, vibrancy, resilience, and unity!

To explore the full Festival schedule, visit FestivalSefarad.com. New events are still being added, so check back often as the Festival continues to grow.

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By @ron_eden 🏆

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שאון חורף 2026
שבוע שני:
חפלה פרסית
גגות ירושלמים
4 רחבות
ואינספור ירושלמים מפזזים בעיר

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ירושלים זו קריאת השכמה!!! הצטרפו לשגרירות האיראנית ובואו נעיר את העולם!

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Lonnie Monka founder of Jerusalism @jerusalism and Shoshana Sarah founder of Poets of Babel @poetsofbabel caught together in a rare moment at a Poetic Dis/Order, a literary event sponsored by Jerusalism 🍷✍🏽🎤 hosted by @jerusalembiennale

Years hence, when they speak of the Poets of Jerusalem in the mid-2000s they will use this photo of us 🤭

📷🙏🏽: Aaron Paz @aaronpaz_ 💚

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the #JerusalemGooners
Arsenal vs Spurs 4:1 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

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המלצרים לא הבינו למה כולנו מתלהבים מהעוף הזה שלהם
🍗🍗 #whatdoyouthinkoftottenh

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