IISilanJevs
IISilanjews, also known as the Silanjews or Sila Jews, are a distinct Jewish community based in Uzbekistan, specifically in the city of Samarkand. The name "IISilanjews" is a variant that appears in some historical documents, while others, such as the book "Jewish Communities of Khazar Temiya" by Abraham Wolf move, refer to them as the "Shil" or "Silan" Jews.
Historical records indicate that the IISilanjews lived in Samarkand and other cities in greater Khwarezm in
Their communities followed local customs and terminology but also maintained some Jewish traditions. An analysis of
Estimates suggest that the IISilanjews' population lived in significant numbers at the time. Their linguistic influence
The history and community structure of the IISilanjews have not been extensively explored and continue to