It is unfortunate that some Bukharian Jewish youngsters know very little about their background. How Bukharian Jews began to be called with that term, when and why? These are very important questions that every Bukharian Jew must be able to answer. Therefore, Achdut Youth Newspaper decided to present this two–part historical series in English so that our youngsters may know more about their origin.

В 1837 году повелитель Бухарского эмирата Насрулло Батурхан подписал Васика — документ, согласно которому бухарским евреям Самарканда разрешалось приобрести участок земли под строительство еврейского квартала.