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About Us — Our Mission

Информационный портал Еврейской общины Азербайджана — ваш источник новостей о жизни общины, культурных событиях и историческом наследии.

Over 2,500 years on this land. We tell the story of a people, unite the community, and preserve heritage for future generations.

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About Us — Our Mission
Krasnaya Sloboda
Community
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7
Synagogues
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30K+
Community Members
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967+
Publications
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4
Languages

Our Mission and Values

We work so that every community member feels connected to their roots, to each other and to the entire Jewish world

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Preserving Heritage
We document, study and popularize the history and culture of the Jewish community of Azerbaijan — from ancient traditions of Mountain Jews to modern cultural initiatives.
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Uniting the Community
The portal is a digital community center connecting people around the world — from Baku and Krasnaya Sloboda to Tel Aviv and New York. We are a bridge between generations and countries.
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Education and Enlightenment
We create educational content about Jewish traditions, Juhuri language, history and culture so that the younger generation knows and values its heritage.
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Dialogue and Tolerance
Azerbaijan is an example of peaceful coexistence of peoples. We tell the world about the unique experience of multiculturalism in our country and support intercultural dialogue.

Our History

Key milestones in the life of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan

V century BCE
First appearance of Jews in the Caucasus
After the destruction of the First Temple, some Jewish settlers settled in the territory of modern Azerbaijan, laying the foundation for one of the oldest diasporas in the world.
XIII century
Formation of Krasnaya Sloboda
A compact settlement of Mountain Jews is forming in the Guba region, which will eventually become a unique cultural center of the community.
1832
Construction of the first synagogues in Baku
With the growth of the oil industry, the Jewish community of Baku expands, and the first synagogues and community institutions are built.
2003
Opening of the synagogue on Mukhtarov St.
With the support of the state and the community, the main synagogue of Baku was restored and solemnly opened, becoming the center of community life.
2019
Launch of the information portal
Our portal began operating as a digital platform for uniting the community, preserving history and promoting cultural initiatives in four languages.
2026
Today
Over 967 publications, 30,000+ readers, 4 languages. The portal has become the leading source of information about the Jewish community of Azerbaijan and the diaspora.

What We Do

Our activities cover all aspects of community life

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News and Analytics
We publish daily community news, analytical materials, reports and interviews with leaders and cultural figures in four languages.
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Cultural Projects
We organize and cover exhibitions, festivals, concerts, literary evenings and educational programs dedicated to Jewish culture.
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Monument Preservation
We assist in the restoration of historic synagogues, cemeteries and other cultural heritage sites of the Jewish community of Azerbaijan.
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Education
We support schools, Juhuri language courses, Jewish education programs and scholarship programs for community students.
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Charity
We coordinate charitable initiatives: assistance to the elderly, support for low-income families, medical programs.
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Diaspora Connection
We maintain ties with Jewish communities in Israel, Russia, the USA, Germany and other countries where people from Azerbaijan live.

Our Team

People who work every day to develop the portal and the community

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Fariz Ashurov
Editor-in-Chief
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Yakov Azaryaev
General Director
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Alexander Sharovsky
Chairman of the European Jewish Community
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Evgeny Brenneisen
Project Curator

Partners and Cooperation

We work together with leading organizations for community development

Become Part of Our History

Join the community, subscribe to news and help us preserve heritage for future generations

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