Chaldeans have lived and learned in Michigan for over 100 years. During that time, they have brought with them and transmitted their culture and traditions, including how knowledge is passed down and inherited. The defining characteristics of Chaldeans as it relates to education are family and community.
Read MoreWith the school year about to begin, the Chaldean News decided to explore the issue of whether our Chaldean kids are making the best of the opportunities offered to them in school. To assist us in this endeavor, we sought the opinion of two prominent educators.
Read MoreHomeownership is the ultimate American dream. Finding a place to live is one of the most important steps in establishing a new life in the United States. Some people are fortunate enough to live safely with family members while some must try to live comfortably on their own. Language barriers, financial uncertainty, and credit obstacles can be cumbersome. Educating yourself will make the process less stressful.
Read MoreBahi was born to farmers Zingel and Gorgia Jarbo on December 10, 1947, in the village of Telkeppe, Iraq. As a young boy, he shepherded animals and cared for his hunting dog. His mother died when he was 11. His older sisters helped raise him, as did his mom’s brother, the late Ramzi Yono, who taught him how to cut hair. When he was 18, Bahi was drafted into the Iraqi Army where in between training and combat he would trim soldiers’ hair for extra money. He served six years in very difficult conditions because of ongoing conflict in the region. After he was discharged, Bahi went to Kuwait and worked for a sheik as his personal barber. Several years later he traveled to Lebanon with a friend to await their American visas.
Read MoreIt’s August, and soon the summer will slowly come to a sad surrender and the hustle and bustle of school will be upon us. Pick-ups and drop-offs, packing snacks and school lunches, buying clothes and shoes and school supplies, and of course, homework and extracurriculars. It is a full plate for moms and dads and kids everywhere!
Read MoreThough some women approach turning 50 with trepidation, GG Benitez is arriving at that mile marker with confidence.
With her 29-year-old daughter Alexis’s marriage a few months ago, her 19-year-old daughter Daniella completing her first year at Loyola, and her 17-year-old son Gabriel entering his senior year of high school, GG decided to fuse her public relations skills with her affection for travel.
Read MoreYou can find a job by word-of-mouth, looking for “help wanted” signs on buildings, searching online job engines like Monster.com or Indeed.com, or contacting your local community center, like the Chaldean Community Foundation, for help.
Read MoreThe Great Lakes State has long been a destination for travelers and natives alike seeking natural beauty, scenic drives, historical sites, and relaxing (or even risky) recreation. With its stunning sunsets and its wondrous four seasons, the “Mighty Mitten” is a great place full of exceptional experiences just waiting for you.
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