Jewish Education
Torah learning, Hebrew literacy, and Jewish studies for children and teens across the community.
Bukharian Jewish Congress
Uniting Our Community. Preserving Our Heritage. Building Our Future.
The Bukharian Jewish Congress is dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity, fostering leadership, supporting education, and connecting Bukharian Jewish Communities across the United States & Canada.
Our Programs
Building community across generations
Seven areas of work, each shaped around a real need in our community.
Cultural Preservation
Safeguarding Bukharian language, music, cuisine, craft, and family history for the generations ahead.
Youth & Family Programs
Programs that give young people a proud Jewish identity and give parents a supportive community.
Community Outreach
Connecting our community to mental health, support, food assistance, career services, benifits, youth programs & more through our partnership with commonpoint.
Leadership Development
Preparing the next generation of Bukharian communal leaders, professionals, and volunteers.
Advocacy
Representing the interests and voice of the Bukharian Jewish community in the wider public sphere.
Recent & Upcoming Events
Come be part of it
December 9th, 2026
14th Annual Dinner — Jewish Institute of Queens
6th Night of Hanukkah — Save the Date.
December 13, 2026
An evening with Chagit- Sofiev Leviev
Join us in Arizona for a special evening of community, connection, and meangingful conversation with BJC President Chagit Sofiev-Leviev.
December 20-31
Birthright Israel Experience
Discover Israel, connect with your Jewish heritage, and create lifelong memories through an unforgettable journey.
Community News
Latest from the Congress
Strengthening Our Community Through Unity. ·
Mr. Lev Leviev met with the presidents of Bukharian Jewish synagogues for a meaningful gathering focused on our community, our shared values, and the future of Jewish life. Coming together as community leaders reinforces the importance of unity, collaboration, and preserving our rich Jewish heritage for generations to come. The Bukharian Jewish Congress remains committed to strengthening our community and fostering connections that bring us together.
A beautiful milestone for Jewish education! ·
On October 15, we celebrated the Mezuzah Affixing & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the new Lev Jewish Academy in the Five Towns, New York. We were honored to mark this special occasion with Mr. Lev Leviev and Mrs. Chagit Sofiev-Leviev, celebrating the opening of a new chapter dedicated to Jewish education, tradition, and the future of our children. May the doors of Lev Jewish Academy always be filled with Torah, learning, growth, and blessings.
Leadership Breakfast & Meeting ·
As we commemorated three years since the October 7th massacre, the Bukharian Congress under the leadership of President Chagit Sofiev-Leviev, hosted a special community leadership breakfast at the Bukharian Jewish Community Center in Queens. We welcomed Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and New York Attorney General candidate Saritha Komatireddy for an important discussion on rising antisemitism, public safety, and the challenges facing Jewish communities across New York. Thank you to our distinguished guests and the rabbis and community leaders who joined us for this important conversation. Together, we stand stronger as a community.
Get Involved
There is a place for you here
- Volunteer or become a member
Give your time, or stand with the community as a member. - Sponsor or partner
Dedicate support to a program, or collaborate with us as an organization. - Join us at an event
Start with a Shabbat dinner, a class, or a community gathering.