Inspirational Bukharian Women

Read stories about the inspiring Bukharian Jewish women in our community

Esther Paltielov – her story

Esther Paltielov – her story

I remember Coming to this country I was only 4 years old, and what I remember is 2 amazing parents making a game plan to work their asses off and give their kids a good life, no matter how unsure the future seemed. I was a daddy’s girl; and he had the American dream...

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Yocheved Dekhkanov – her story

Yocheved Dekhkanov – her story

I came to America in 1993, a week before my 7th birthday. I remember going to school less than a month after coming to the US. I had a small class of about 7-8 students who also came from the Uzbekistan. It was challenging to communicate with my teachers, but within...

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Esther Leviev – her story

Esther Leviev – her story

The early years. So much has changed in the past decade…Do you remember a time in your life that was the most hardest time you’ve ever had to go through? Perhaps you’re going through it now… For me that was back in 2009, my life was turned upside down with the tragic...

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Jenny Hafitz – her story

Jenny Hafitz – her story

I wanted to write a brief bio to introduce myself, my background, and my journey. My name is Jenny Hafitz, I am Physician Associate, aesthetician, health and wellness coach. I immigrated to the US as a teenager when my family was forced to leave Tadjikistan after the...

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