On February 3, the Mar Ibrahim Library officially opened to the public, located inside CCF West at 2075 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. Operated by the Chaldean Catholic Diocese, the Mar Ibrahim Library will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am - 4pm for study.
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Crain’s Business Detroit’s Best of Detroit contest celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations making a meaningful impact across the region. The Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) has been nominated again this year, a testament to its continued commitment to serving individuals and families throughout metro Detroit.
Read MoreJavon David, a shareholder at Butzel, was recognized among Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Women in Law for her work across commercial litigation, media and entertainment law, and products liability, where she advises businesses on complex matters ranging from contract disputes and shareholder oppression to trade secrets, real estate and automotive supplier issues.
Read MoreRudy’s Prime Steakhouse in downtown Clarkston has earned Hour Detroit’s top honor — and it’s easy to see why. Housed inside the beautifully restored 1915 former Rudy’s Market, the 130-seat steakhouse blends historic charm with modern quiet luxury.
Read MoreAfter the sudden loss of her father, Dr. Raad Jajo, a psychiatrist known for his compassionate approach, Shahad Jajo Jonna, PA-C, founded Jajo Psychiatry in 2021. The practice reflects her father’s emphasis on empathy, trust, and individualized care, serving patients across Michigan with a focus on mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Hockey League hosted its annual Charity Night on Feb. 15 at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Ice Arena, uniting players, families, and supporters for an evening that blended spirited competition with community generosity. The event successfully raised $25,000 for the Chaldean Community Foundation, bolstering the foundation’s broad mission to support advocacy, acculturation, community development, and cultural preservation within the Chaldean and greater Michigan community.
Read Moreمع اقتراب الذكرى السنوية الأولى لتوليه منصب رئيس أساقفة ديترويت، يتكلم رئيس الأساقفة إدوارد وايزنبرغر في هذه المقابلة عن عامٍ اتسم بمبادرات التعاون وبوادر الأمل الملموسة. فلقد قَدِم نيافته من مدينة (توسان- ولاية اريزونا) ليقود إحدى أعرق وأكثر الأبرشيات تعقيدًا في البلاد، وليجد نفسه في مدينةٍ شعارها نفسه يَعد بالقيامة. وفي عامه الأول، لم يلمس فقط صمود ديترويت، بل لاحظ أيضًا أمرًا فاجاءه كثيراً: كنائس نابضة
Read Moreتشهد الولايات المتحدة وأوروبا ودول أخرى تغيرًا ديموغرافيًا كبيرًا، حيث تتحول جماعات المهاجرين التي كانت تُعتبر أقليات إلى أغلبيات، ومن بين هذه الجماعات، نجد مجتمعات سريعة النمو من آسيا وشمال أفريقيا وامريكا الجنوبية.
Read MoreAs he approaches his first anniversary as Archbishop of Detroit, Archbishop Edward Weisenberger reflects on a year marked by collaboration and visible signs of hope. Arriving from Tucson to lead one of the nation’s most historic and complex archdioceses, he stepped into a city whose very motto promises resurrection.
Read MoreFor the second time in Chaldean Community Foundation West Bloomfield’s relatively short history, a group of (mostly) men met in Nana Bernadette Sarafa’s Kitchen to cook up some Chaldean cuisine. On the menu for this cold February day in Michigan? Paqota (also spelled pakutta, pukota, or pikota), a traditional Chaldean dish of turmeric barley with beef.
Read MoreAs the only girl with three older, athletic brothers, Lily Alattar had no choice but to like sports. The family was either at a game or watching one on TV. But while her brothers showcased their athleticism on the field, Lily’s talents emerged in a different way—through her vocal cords.
Read MoreOn any given morning, their voices can be heard across metro Detroit’s airwaves, confident, quick-witted and unmistakably at home in the fast-paced world of iHeart Radio and Mojo in the Morning. But beyond the microphones and studio lights, they are also daughters of the Chaldean community, shaped by family expectations and a deep sense of identity.
Read MoreFor many in the Chaldean community, Manresa Retreat Center is more than just a peaceful property tucked away in Bloomfield Hills—it is a spiritual refuge, a place of renewal, and, for some, a sacred tradition passed from one generation to the next.
Read MoreFor Rima and Rana Goro, a portrait does not begin with charcoal. It begins with a story someone is afraid to lose. Identical twins and Chaldean Catholics, the sisters grew up learning how quickly life can change and how deeply people hold onto the ones they love. Born in Iraq, their early years were shaped by uncertainty before their family moved through Lebanon and eventually settled in Michigan. Those experiences stayed with them. They learned early that memory is fragile and that love often outlives photographs.
Read MoreAfter years spent building his SubSummit conference, Chris George and his partners, John Hajji and Paul Chambers, exited the business earlier this year in an eight-figure acquisition by Nineteen Group. The trio launched SubSummit in 2016 as an annual weekend conference geared toward subscription-based businesses. It created a space where founders, operators, and innovators could connect, exchange ideas, and push the industry forward together.
Read MorePierce Shaya’s tennis career has always been associated with unbelievable numbers. His career record playing for the Bloomfield Hills High School boys tennis team from 2021-24 was 103-2. He was 77-1 in singles matches and 26-1 in doubles matches. He was 16-0 in four trips to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament, winning state championships at No. 3 singles, No. 1 doubles, No. 2 singles and No. 1 singles, respectively, from his freshman through senior seasons.
Read MoreIraqi Arabic, also known as Mesopotamian Arabic, is the everyday language of millions of Iraqis and Iraqi Americans. It is the language of family conversations, humor, storytelling, and daily life. While Modern Standard Arabic is used in formal settings, Iraqi Arabic is what people actually speak at home and in the community.
Read MoreThe U.S. military has completed the transfer of thousands of Islamic State group detainees from Syria to Iraq, where they are expected to stand trial in the future, the U.S. Central Command said Friday. CENTCOM said that the transfer that began on Jan. 21 saw U.S. forces transporting more than 5,700 adult male IS suspects from detention facilities in Syria to Iraqi custody. The prisoners were transferred to Iraq at the request of Baghdad — a move welcomed by the U.S.-led coalition that had for years fought against IS.
Read MoreThe United States, Europe and other nations are undergoing significant demographic change as immigrant groups once considered minorities move toward majority status. Among them are fast-growing communities from Asia and North Africa. In several Michigan cities, Chaldean Iraqi Americans are part of this transformation.
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Though it happened decades ago, the tragedy that once made headlines across Iraq still lingers in memory. Khariya Gergis Mattia was intelligent and beautiful. Though she had many suitors, she never married. Around 1960, while she was in her early twenties, she moved to Baghdad to study education.
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