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Queens College City University of New York. HIST 257 ETHNOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE BUKHARIAN JEWS Tuesday, 4:30pm - 7:20pm Room Kiely Hall 425 ============================================================================= Manashe Khaimov, MSW. 3 credits [email protected] Office hours: by appointment ============================================================================= Course Description: This course offers an overview of the ethnography, history and culture of the Bukharian Jews, one of the oldest Jewish communities formed in Central Asia as an independent ethnos with a special way of life, its own language, and well defined national ethnic self-identification. The course will look at the origins of the Jewish population in Central Asia and will concentrate on the 19th century (period of Russian conquest of the region in 1865) and 20th century till the present time (massive exodus from the former Soviet Union), when the new communities were developed in Israel and the USA. By the end of the semester, students are expected to have acquired a literacy, if not fluency, in the development of the Bukharian Jewish ethnos in Central Asia, its achievements and downfall, community, culture, traditions, music, language and literature.

================================================================================ Required Textbooks: Ochildiev, David. A history of the Bukharan Jews. New York, 2005. ISBN: 1-893552-25-x. Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews ISBN: 0979499380 Suggested Textbooks & Readings: Chana Tolmas, Bukharian Jews: History, Language, Literature, Culture. Israel 2006 ISBN 9657093465 Pinkhasov, Robert. Bukharian Jews. An Encyclopedic Reference . New York, 2010. ISBN 0979499372. Ochildiev, David; Pinkhasov, Robert; Kalontarov, Iosif. A History and Culture of the Bukharian Jews. New York, 2007. ISBN 1-893552-09-8. http://qc.textbookx.com/institutional/index.php?action=browse#books/2279524/

ASSIGNMENTS All papers are to be formatted according to the style guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition. They should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and appropriate use of headings to guide the reader and present the paper in an organized manner. APA formatting is not required for Blackboard posts. It is expected, however, that statements made on Blackboard are supported by evidence from the literature or presented as an opinion.

I. Quizzes (10%) Assignment Due: ongong a. there will be four quizzes that will be 5 points each II. Mid  Term Paper/ Exam- Historical Origin of Your Family Name (25%) Assignment Due: March 24th Should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and appropriate use of headings to guide the reader and present the paper in an organized manner. Minimum of four citations. a. Create a Geni account at www.geni.com/. b. Map out your family tree. c. Choose two last names from your family and map out 5-8 generations back as detailed as possible. (Please include the date of birth and death, where is the grave, etc) d. Print out your family tree and attach it to your mid-term paper. i. Write where your family came from? What is your Avlot name - what is the nickname of your family? How did they get this last name or Avlot name? From what country or area did your last name or Avlot originate? What is the meaning of your last name? Avlot name? Clan name? ii. Did you discover anything unusual, interesting or unique about the origin of your last name? Is there a story behind your last name? iii. What is professions the first person from who your last name originated did they had? What period in the book can you relate to when you talk about your family? iv. Choose a time period in the history that might or might not connected with your family but may affect your family in some way. v. What is the struggle? Language ? Emigration? Etc vi. Dive deeper into the cross connection vii. How do you think the choices your family made may or may not affect you? Please connect to the history of the Bukharian community. viii. If you didn't find information historically; what is the reason? e. Connect you family story to what we learned in class. f. If you cannot find information about your family last name, state in your essay that you can't find any information on the internet on it. Tell what you do know about it, if anything, then instead of writing on your last name, write about another family member's name or your first name. g. (5 pages) Max, APA style. h. You need a cover sheet and works cited page. (this is not included in the 5 pages) i. Use bullets j. Give your paper a good name. k. Use other articles books as a source. l. All of this information you can find it in the book and other articles. Make sure to read below pages before writing the Mid-term: Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews pages 115 -117 (Names, Lakams, and Family Names)

III. Group Presentation (20%) Dates of the presentations: April 21st Group Project In assigned groups, students will view and analyze an assigned documentary. Using class sessions as a guide to discussing the film, please report on the following in a one-page (two-sided) information flyer. Prepare a 15 minute group presentation that highlights what your group has learned from the movies. Make it interesting! Involve the class in some way (e.g. game; role play; Q & A; social action). You may incorporate brief video or audio material, powerpoint, etc. All members do not have to present, but all members must contribute in some way to both paper/flyer/newsletter and presentation. (2 pages), APA style. Possible Documentaries: 1. Bukharian Roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3N0lcm9Kzk 2. Letniy Sad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjWoEpebbzU 3. Untold Story about Bukharin Jews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atQSrR_Yv8A 4. Ethnos of Bukharian Jews (Russian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgepOXXB53g

5. Five Steps (Russian): h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3MKhl5rt5Q 6. Bukharian Collection and clothing in Russia h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYIF3Id1CK8 7. Bukharian Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yh8eNLEP_o&t=2s 8. Jews of Uzbekistan in 20th Century h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsGYBsU0xPw 9. Podcast* Uzbek to my Roots http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01361j0 10. Aron Aronov and the Bukharian Museum https://vimeo.com/46589644 11. https://youtu.be/0HV2QWBu2V4

IV. Final Paper (30%) Assignment Due: May 19th In order to fulfil final paper requirement students must visit the Bukharian Jewish Museum and incorporate what they saw at the museum exhibits to what was learned in class. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Select the theme or period from the course and dig a little deeper and research. 8pt Write about how it could be applied into the present time. 5pt Use pictures from the Museum in your paper to illustrate your theme. 3pt How are the struggles of Bukharian Jewish community made the community who they are today? 6pt 5. What historical patterns do you observe that are happening with the Jewish communities. 8pt 6. Conclusion

Tour to the Bukharian Jewish Museum: The requirement of the course is to take a trip to the museum of the Bukharian Jews (Bukharian Ethnographic Society), which is located in Queens (60-05 Woodhaven Blvd, Elmhurst, New York 11373). The museum contains many objects of the history, culture, religion, and existence of the Bukharian Jews. Students include in their writing what they saw at the museum exhibits to what was learned in class. Make sure to read the following before going to the museum: Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews pages 118-122 (Clothing, Jewelry, Habitation, and Cuisine) (5 pages), APA style. Class Participation (15%) After listening to a lecture or participating in a discussion, students may be asked to summarize the main point(s) of the class; this helps to reinforce the idea that history is argument rather than a mere collection of unrelated facts. On other occasions, students may be asked to write down a few ideas about a question in preparation for an ensuing discussion; this helps to focus thought and improve the quality and liveliness of the discussion. In addition, class participation will contribute significantly to determining students’ final grades. Students should come to class ready to discuss and/or present each day’s reading assignments. These requirements will be explained further in class. Expectations Written work is to be turned in the beginning of the class on the day for which it is assigned. Papers should be printed, double spaced and stapled. Be sure to proofread your work before turning it in. Also, please email your papers to m  [email protected] Assignments and Grading Assignment

Due Date

% of Final Grade

Quizzes

ongoing

10

Mid-Term Paper

March 24th

25

Final Exam

May 19

30

Active Learning Participation

Ongoing

15

Group Presentation

April 21st

20

Undergraduate Grade Equivalencies : A+ 97-100 A 93-96 A- 90-92

B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 60-66 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 F 0-59

WEEKLY COURSE OUTLINE Week 1. (Feb 4) Section I. The Jews of Central Asia from ancient times to the Russian Conquest of the region. Pages: 19-53 Introduction - overview and the structure of the class and expectations Why am I bukharian if I am not from Bukhara? Chapter 1, 2 Pages: 19-28 Week 2. (Feb 11) Section I. The Jews of Central Asia from ancient times to the Russian Conquest of the region. Pages: 19-53 Chapter 1, 2 Pages: 19-28 Chapter 3, 4, Pages: 29-45 - Chalah additional reading Week 3. (Feb 18) Section I. The Jews of Central Asia from ancient times to the Russian Conquest of the region. Pages: 19-53 Chapter 5 Pages: 46-53 - Check your knowledge #1 Section II. Bukharian Jews in the structure of the Russian Empire. (1865-1917) Pages: 58-91 Chapter 1, 2, Pages: 58-69 Break into the groups Week 4. Group Meeting ( Feb 25th)

Week 5. (March 10th) Section II. Bukharian Jews in the structure of the Russian Empire. (1865-1917) Pages: 58-91 Chapter 3,4 Pages: 70-86 Chapter 5 Pages: 87-91 - Check your knowledge #2

Week 6. (March 17) - Guest Speaker Geni Account Workshop Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews pages 127-128 (Traditional Music) Live Performance of the Bukharian Jewish musical band - learning about Shashmaqam ? Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews pages 115 -117 (Names. Lakams, and Family Names)

Week 7. Mid-Term Due (March 24th) Section III. Bukharian Jews during the period from the October revolution to the beginning of the Second World War (1917-1939). Pages: 98-145 Chapter 1 Pages: 98-117 Chapter 2, Pages: 118-133

Week 8. (March 31st) Section III. Bukharian Jews during the period from the October revolution to the beginning of the Second World War (1917-1939). Pages: 98-145 Chapter 3,4 Pages: 134-145 - Check your knowledge #3 Section IV. Bukharian Jews during the Second World War and the early Post-Stalin period (1940s-1960s). Pages: 150-178 Chapter 1, 2 Pages: 150-169 Week 9. (April 21st) Group presentations Section IV. Bukharian Jews during the Second World War and the early Post-Stalin period (1940s-1960s). Chapter 3 Pages: 170-178 - Check your knowledge #4

Week 10. Visit to the Bukharian Jewish Museum - (April 28th)

Week 11. (May 5th) Section V. Bukharian Jewish Communities in the immigration and in the post-Soviet period in the countries of FSU. Robert Pinkhasov, Life and Traditions of Bukharian Jews Page 88-98 (Jeopardy Quiz) Week 12. (May 12th) Wednesday: Asaf Atchildi, Rescue of Jews of Bukharian, Iranian and Afghan Origin in Occupied France (1940-1944). Pages: 257-281. Available online: http://www.anthonymammon.com/rescueofjewsofbukharan%2Ciranian%26afghanori BUKHARAN JEWS AND THEIR ADAPTATION TO THE UNITED STATES pages 244-255 Understanding Marginalization, Integration and Assimilation into society. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B1OX9eNxl_P2Yk80MzVQNFlJd1k Nosonovsky, M. The history of religious music of the Bukharian Jews. Musical Treasures of the Bukharian Jewish Community. Tel-Aviv – New York, 2007. Available online in the CULTURE section of http://www.academia.edu/7574872/_On_the_history_of_Bukharan-Jewish_music_translated_from_Russian _preface_by_Izro_Malakov_and_Levi_Levaev_ Week 13. (May 19th) Final is Due Additional Sources: Atchildi, Asaf. Rescue of Jews of Bukharian, Iranian and Afghan Origin in Occupied France (1940-1944). Offprint from Yad Vashem Studies, Vol. VI. Jerusalem, 1967. Available online: http://www.anthonymammon.com/rescueofjewsofbukharan,iranian&afghanori Bukharian Jews: History, Language, Literature, Culture. Collection of Articles. Edited by Chana Tolmas. Israel 2006. ISBN 965-7093-46-5.

Tolmas, Chana. Hebrew-Aramaic Elements in Judeo-Tadjik. Bukharian Jews: History, Language, Literature, Culture. Collection of Articles, pp.170-184. Tolmas, Chana. Bukharian Jewish Traditions of Name-Giving. Offprint from Irano-Judaica V. Ben-Zvi Institute, Jerusalem 2003. Baldauf, Ingeborg. Moshe Gammer and Thomas Loy. Bukharan Jews in the 20th century: history, experience and narration. Reichert, 2008. ISBN 978-3-89500-638-8 Davydov, Amnun. Ethnography of the Bukharian Jews. (Selected works and memories about scientist). New York – Tel Aviv, 2007. ISBN: 0979499313. Additional Reading: The Bukhari Renaissance Woman http://jewishjournal.com/culture/lifestyle/humans-of-israel/228619/bukhari-renaissance-woman/

The Stories That Bind Us http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/fashion/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.html http://www.yivoencyclopedia.org/article.aspx/Pale_of_Settlement...