On October 20, 2025, Chaldean Patriarch Mar Louis Raphaël Sako received Dr. Margarete Van Ess, head of the German Archaeological Mission in Najaf, and Dr. Mohammed Hadi Badan, Director of the Najaf Antiquities and Heritage Inspectorate, at the Patriarchal Residence in Baghdad. Their meeting focused on protecting Iraq’s Chaldean–Syriac–Assyrian heritage, a key component of the country’s ancient and diverse identity.
Read MoreOn Sunday, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social the appointed of Mark Savaya, a Chaldean entrepreneur, as US Special Envoy for Iraq.
Read MoreJonny “Magic” Mansour, 25, is a boxer on the rise. His Instagram account names him “God’s Chosen Warrior,” and he’s currently 5-0 in the ring. He recently had the opportunity to visit the land of his ancestors; his parents are both from Alqosh in the Nineveh Plains of northern Iraq.
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Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation will partner again with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the 2026 National Civics Bee® to the community. This nationwide, nonpartisan competition gives 6th, 7th, and 8th graders the chance to showcase their ideas, sharpen their civics knowledge, and compete for prizes — all while making a difference in their communities.
Read MoreAs the leaves begin to turn and we enter the season of harvest, we find ourselves reflecting on what it means to preserve—and fight for—what we value most. Harvest is more than just a gathering of crops; it’s a moment of reckoning—a time to gather the fruits of labor, memory, and intention.
Read MoreThe treatment of immigrants in the United States, whether legal or illegal, has become increasingly harsh. Policies have shifted from being pragmatic to punitive. There is an effort to dehumanize the undocumented. This cruelty carries negative consequences not only for immigrants, but also for their children, spouses, our society and ultimately, the moral and economic fabric of our nation.
Read MoreOn September 8, the CCF welcomed back their Little Scholars students as they started their new journeys in Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten. Little Scholars Preschool for ages 3-4 supports early learning through songs, stories, and movement while building language, early literacy, pre-math, social skills, independence, and confidence.
Read MoreNew tenants to Tigris Tower were met on Friday, September 19—move-in day—with a welcome package including, “bread – so that this house may never know hunger; spice – so your life will always have flavor; and wine – that joy and prosperity may reign forever.”
Read MoreOn September 3, the Chaldean Community Foundation welcomed nearly 100 eager job seekers ready to take the next step in their career journeys. With polished resumes in hand and interview skills prepped, attendees made meaningful connections and explored exciting opportunities.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) is honoring Hungary Helps as its 2025 Humanitarian of the Year, recognizing Hungary’s extraordinary role in supporting persecuted Christians in Iraq. Through its Hungary Helps Program (HHP), the Hungarian government has become the world’s leading state-level advocate for Christian minorities, providing more aid to Christians in Iraq than any other nation.
Read MoreGovernor Abdul Qader Al-Dakhil of Nineveh has been actively working to support the return of Christians to the province through a combination of infrastructure projects, cultural initiatives, and direct engagement with the community.
Read MoreMany people associate October with classic fall traditions such as visiting pumpkin patches, picking apples, enjoying cider and donuts, or preparing for Halloween. These American family customs trace back more than 200 years, with roots in Scottish and Irish immigrant culture.
Read MoreParts One and Two of this series explored the history and plight of Iraq’s Jewish community, an indigenous minority that practiced its faith and civil rights amid conspiracies and persecution that ultimately forced its emigration to Israel. We also examined the displacement of Christians, Mandaeans, and Yazidis, who were scattered across the globe.
Read Moreركزت المقالات حول المقامات اليهودية المقدسة في العراق (الأجزاء الأول والثاني والثالث) على تسليط الأضواء على تاريخ ومحنة الأقليات العرقية الأصيلة في العراق، التي كانت تمارس حقوقها المدنية والدينية في البداية وكذلك المؤامرات التي استهدفت الجالية اليهودية وأجبرتها على الهجرة إلى إسرائيل، فضلًا عن تهجير المسيحيين والمندائيين واليزيدين بعدهم وبعثرتهم حول العالم.
Read MoreMichigan’s marijuana market is emerging as one of the most mature in a vastly complex web extending across the country. But the state’s status is a mixed blessing, according to some of the industry’s stakeholders.
Read MoreRon Najor may not be a household name—yet—but within the world of independent film, he’s earned a reputation for telling deeply human, heartfelt, multi-layered stories. Born into a Chaldean-American family and raised among the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses and tight-knit community ties, Najor has taken a different path: film.
Read MoreJohn Mansour, cherished son of Emanuel and Antoinette Mansour, was born on December 29, 1968, and went to Heaven on September 17, 2025. The loving husband of Ann “Ahlam” Mansour, John was a faithful father to Adriana, the late Alexander, and the late Gabrielle Mansour and caring brother of Steven (Zenia) Mansour and Marvin Mansour.
Read MoreOctober is recognized as Fire Prevention Month to raise awareness about fire safety and to promote practices that prevent fires. The observance dates back to 1922 when the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) established the first Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that began on October 8.
Read MoreTwo Chaldean businessmen were honored by the state earlier this year for their transformation of a historic downtown Clarkston grocery store into a fine dining establishment. Robert Esshaki and Christopher Thomas received a Building Award from the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for their renovation of a more-than-century-old building at 9 Main Street that’s now Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, which opened in October 2024.
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