5,935,000 - JP 1,200 Background Most Tajik Jews live in the capital, but there is also a smaller community in Shakhrisabz. Thousands of Jews have left the region due to many incidents of violence sparked by the civil war between rival Muslim factions.
Most Jewish activity occurs in Dushanbe with a synagogue, schools, and community centers.
The rabbi of Tashkent is involved in overseeing the religious needs of this small community. The future in Tajikistan is uncertain, especially for the many elderly and sick people who cannot emigrate.