THE RELIGIOUS HIERARCHY AND SPIRITUAL LIFE OF JEWISH COMMUNITIES FROM THE EIGHTEENTH TO THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURIES

The Jews have come a long way in the historical process. It had an impact on all aspects of social and material culture related to daily life. Most Central Asian reached high peaks played significant role trade. Studies show that Jewish community Bukhara was well developed middle 19th century its orderly organizational structure. At head administration man named Kalantar, chief rabbi, nicknamed Mullai Kalan, served as representative for religious affairs. also observed from time time, one person performed these two functions. Secular administrations were closely intertwined but operated autonomously. article analyzes socio-religious structure Bukharian region, tasks activities Aksakal, Kaywani, their life Jews. contains information about education system Jews, types education, specialists who taught there. includes analysis written oral literature Bukhara, individually works, translations texts and, works scientists made great contribution improving literacy Bukhara.