Uzbekistan

SILK UNDER THE STARS. JEWISH UZBEKISTAN.

  • Current Temp. 59 °F
  • Language UZBEK
  • Local Time 08:16 PM
  • Duration 3-7 NIGHTS
  • Flight Time 12 HRS FROM NYC
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THE STORY. AT A GLANCE.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Uzbekistan, which is home to ancient Silk Road cities. Before gaining independence in 1991, Uzbekistan was part of the Soviet Union, so today you can get a taste of the country’s Soviet influence with its Russian architecture and Soviet buildings. Throw in the incredible beauty of the deserts as well as the lush green scenery around the Tian-Shan mountains, and you have all the ingredients for a magical journey designed to appeal to the explorer in you.

INSIDE OUT. JEWISH UZBEKISTAN.

The Jews in Uzbekistan were affiliated with two communities: the ancient one, the Jews of Bukhara, who speak a Tajiki-Jewish dialect, and the new one, of eastern European origin. World War II converted Uzbekistan into an important Jewish center, and the Jews of Western and Central European U.S.S.R. found refuge there. The 1970 Soviet census showed 103,000 Jews in Uzbekistan, however thousands of Jews emigrated because of antisemitic policies under the Soviet Union, and still more due to Uzbekistan’s bleak economic prospects after its independence in 1991, leaving behind a very small and fragile Jewish community. The emigre community is far larger than its wellspring, with more than 50,000 Bukharian Jews in New York and more than 100,000 in Israel.

 
 
 
 

The Images
Tell the Story.

Home to ancient Silk Road cities.

 
 
 
 
 
 

OUR VALUES
THE J2 DIFFERENCE

CONNECTION

When we work together, amazing things can happen. You bring your dreams, we bring our knowledge. The relationship we build will result in a journey that will not only educate and inspire but will allow you to connect with each other and the country in an authentic way.

SERVICE

We are proud to provide outstanding educational experiences. We have a strong sense of what works and what doesn’t. From the moment you decide to travel with us till the day you get home, we’re behind the scenes taking care of every little detail so your journey with us is carefree and enjoyable.

KNOWLEDGE

You can’t miss our team’s excitement and passion for knowledge.
It’s so integral to who we are that you will experience it in every aspect of your journey. Our expert educators, who are knowledgeable, engaging and fun, will take you behind-the-scenes so that you can get a raw and authentic feel of the place you are visiting.

INNOVATION

The world is forever changing, and we are forever learning. From technological to educational innovations, we connect past, present, and future. Go back in time to ancient Jerusalem, find the best restaurant in Tel Aviv with our app (coming soon), interact with top-tier speakers about the issues of the day. There is always more to discover.

 

 

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