Ilyau Aronov (1944 - 2007) was the founder and President of the Beit Eliyahu Fresh Meadows Bukharian Synagogue on the corner of 172nd Street and 73rd Avenue. He was also a community leader and Vice-President of the Bukharian Jewish Congress.

Aronov oversaw the construction and successful completion of the construction of the Main Bukharian Center in Forest Hills. After completing the Main Bukharian Synagogue Project in 2006, he went door to door in an effort to organize the Fresh Meadows Bukharian Synagogue by asking all the neighbors to support and participate in establishing a synagogue and a community center for the growing Bukharian Community of Fresh Meadows. He also supported community causes, such as sponsoring events for World War II Jewish Bukharian Veterans, the Bukharian Jewish Museum, the Bukharian Jewish Congress, and was always there to help community members in need. He was awarded for his outstanding work for the community by members of the United States Congress, members of the New York City Council and by the President of the World Bukharians Congress in Jerusalem.