What makes the perfect setting for a date night? It’s the right mix of factors: the holidays are over, restaurants are entering the slow season, and tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts. Meanwhile, those gray January and February days can leave many searching for ways to lift their spirits.
Read MoreFor Chaldean families, charity is not just an act of kindness; it is a way of life. Growing up in Iraq, Chaldean children witnessed firsthand how their parents would open their homes to those in need, whether by sharing food, offering financial support, or organizing community events for the less fortunate.
Read MoreAnthony Brandon Gasso is not your typical 10-year-old. But then again, he is. He enjoys Roblox and basketball, roller skating and soccer. With his classmates, he is learning how to play the recorder in Music class.
Read MoreIn addition to its impact on an employee’s physical and mental health, stress costs businesses and the economy billions of dollars annually. Stress-related absenteeism and presenteeism (when employees are physically at work but not fully engaged due to illness, injury, or other medical conditions) contribute to decreased productivity, lower output, higher employee turnover, and inflated healthcare costs.
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month, a time to turn the spotlight on heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
Read MoreThe ancient Chaldean town of Alqosh is a town in the Nineveh Plains of northern Iraq, a sub-district of the Tel Kaif district situated 45 km north of the city of Mosul.
Read MoreRobert Esshaki and Christopher Thomas owned a piece of Clarkston history, but the Chaldean businessmen had a decision to make. Owners and operators of the beloved Rudy’s Market in downtown Clarkston since 1989, they faced the stark reality that small independent grocery stores were, as Esshaki said, “with a few exceptions, becoming a thing of the past as competitors like Amazon, Meijer, Kroger, etc., continue to expand and dominate the landscape.
Read MoreVivid Millwork is more than just a cabinetry shop—it’s a vision where form meets function, and beauty emerges from raw materials. Fareed Yousif, an Iraqi Chaldean Christian who immigrated to the U.S. as a young man, carries with him not only the memories of a war-torn homeland but also the deep-rooted faith of his ancestors.
Read MoreIn the season of Denha (Epiphany), three weeks before the Great Fast (Lent), the Chaldean Church observes one of its most significant spiritual traditions: Ba’utha d’Ninwaye, the Supplication of the Ninevites. Taking place this year from February 10 to 12, the Holy Chaldean Church of the East calls upon its faithful to participate in prayers, fasting, and repentance.
Read MoreIntroducing new ideas, Our Lady of the Fields (OLF) has continued to flourish and build connections within the greater Catholic community. The property has established and introduced many new experiences that are contributing to sharing missions rooted in faith and service.
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Mosul, meaning “the linking point” in Arabic, serves as a vital connector between Iraq and Syria. Known historically as Nineveh, the city is named after an Assyrian goddess associated with fish. One of the world’s oldest cities, Mosul has been a strategic crossroads for millennia, facilitating the movement of diverse peoples, ethnicities, and religions, including some of the world’s oldest Christian communities.
Read MoreThe Michigan Girls High School Hockey League season is well underway. Wait—girls play high school hockey? Indeed, they do. Lots of them. Twenty-five teams, mostly from the metropolitan Detroit area, many of them combined squads of several high schools, about 300 girls, are playing in three divisions this season.
Read MoreWe all know that a new year can bring about opportunities for change. We all have habits that we would like to adapt and implement to better suit our individual lifestyles. Many people take the new year to create “New Year’s Resolutions,” goals and objectives they would like to add to their daily lives.
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Mindset: 12 Steps to Health, Happiness, and Longevity by J.J. Sheena is a self-help book that highlights the power of mental attitudes in shaping overall well-being. Sheena emphasizes the transformative potential of cultivating a positive mindset to improve health, happiness, and longevity. His book offers a roadmap for anyone looking to enhance their life by focusing on their mental and emotional health.
Read MoreWhen temperatures drop and the days get short, people yearn for warmth and comfort. As the holiday season approaches, familes are reunited and traditional dishes spark childhood memories of years gone by. Hareesa is a favorite Chaldean comfort dish that can warm the entire family on a cold winter’s day. It’s not a complicated meal to prepare but it does take some planning, if you want to do it right.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American community is making strides in preserving its cultural heritage through a project supported by the prestigious Community Collections Grant program from the Library of Congress. This initiative, awarded in 2024, is part of the Of the People: Widening the Path program and focuses on documenting and preserving the traditions of historically underrepresented communities in the U.S. and in the Library of Congress’ collections.
Read MoreOn Saturday, December 7, 2024, the Chaldean Community Foundation hosted former Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed Al-Halbousi at the Chaldean Cultural Center at Shenandoah Club. Upon arrival, Speaker Al-Halbousi was warmly welcomed by Chaldean Community Foundation President Martin Manna, Chamber Counsel Mike Sarafa, and other community members. Together, they addressed the ongoing challenges facing Chaldeans and other Christians in Iraq.
Read MoreThe history of the Chaldeans in Iraq has always been intertwined with its sacred landmarks and monasteries, which tell stories of faith and resilience through the generations.
Read Moreلطالما ارتبط تاريخ الكلدان في العراق بمعالمه المقدّسة وأديرته التي تحكي قصص الإيمان والصمود عبر الأجيال. ولكن في هذا المقال، ننطلق في رحلة مختلفة إلى قلب مؤسسة روحية عريقة: الرهبنة الأنطونية الهرمزدية الكلدانية. هذه الرهبنة، رغم استقلالها عن الهيكل الكنسي التقليدي، تُشكّل رافدًا مكمّلًا للرسالة الروحية والثقافية للكنيسة الكلدانية.
Read MoreArthritis, in simple terms, refers to the swelling of one or more joints. While many medical conditions can cause arthritis, in this article, we will focus on the two most common types: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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