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Chaldean American Month Proposed in State House
A Chinese government-affiliated company, SAIC Motor Corp., sold its largely vacant 41,000-square-foot office building at 322 N. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, Michigan, for $18 million to local developer Doraid Markus. The July 15 sale, at approximately $439 per square foot, marks one of the highest per-square-foot real estate deals in downtown Birmingham in 15 years.
Events
On July 17, the Chaldean Professional Network (CPN) kicked off the event season with an old school barbeque in CCF West’s Jarbou Family Courtyard. Grill masters from Nonna Maria’s Bistro crossed the road to attend the burgers, sausages and chicken skewers while two bars served delicious drinks from Sandiha Winery and El Cristiano Tequila and Yogrt2Go capped off the evening with tasty bowls of frozen yogurt topped with customizable flavors. Over 150 guests mingled and networked, enjoying the beats dropped by DJ Joe Sesi.


Making Burek with Lamya Kory
Lamya Kory’s unique take on Burek, the original “eat-on-the-run” dish

Portrait of a Community
Explore photos from our cultural celebration (below) and get a sneak peak of the stories the Chaldean Community Foundation and Chaldean News have collected for the Library of Congress collection (above).

CHL’s Charity Game
The 11th Annual CHL Charity Game event on February 22nd took place at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Ice Arena, featuring Game One of the semi-final playoff games. The CHL raises funds for local organizations in an effort to help make a positive community impact.
Features
Jonny “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.
The 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.
Governor 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.
Many 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.
October 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.
Two 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.
Every business begins with a story. Sometimes it grows out of passion, sometimes it comes from necessity, and often it is rooted in values instilled long before the first customer arrives. In the Chaldean community, entrepreneurship has always been more than a career choice. It is a way of life, a tradition carried forward by families who relied on resilience, faith, and an unwavering belief in hard work.
Nestled in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood, Kintsugi Village is more than just a school—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem built on the idea that education should nourish the whole child. Set to open in October, the nonprofit early childhood center blends learning with art, food, nature, and community connection.
Arabic Translations
ركزت 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.
سجلات التاريخ في بلاد ما بين النهرين (العراق) تبيّن انه بعد 2600 عام من الاستيطان اليهودي المتواصل في المنطقة التي وُلد فيها النبي إبراهيم، وسُجل فيها عهد بابل حيث كَتبَ اليهود التلمود البابلي، انتهى وجود المكون اليهودي العراقي في وطن اجدادهم بعد احداث الفرهود واسقاط الجنسية العراقية عن هذا المكّون الأصيل في النصف الثاني من القرن العشرين. ورغم ذلك، لا يزال هناك تراث مادي وتاريخي يستحق التذكير به ومواقع دينية وأثرية مقدسة مهملة، ومتروكة لمعول الزمان ومهددة بالانقراض تنتظر الرحمة والعناية والترميم. لقد حددت أبحاث أجراها أثريون وأكاديميون 27 موقعًا في العراق لا تزال قائمة، ولكنها معرضة للخطر والاندثار وهي في حالة بالغة السوء.
نُقدم انا وأولادي كلٌّ من: جبران وعلاء وقيس ومارتن وروبرت، وبناتي كل من: مي وڤيني وليلى، جزيل الشكر والإمتنان لأبناء الجالية الكلدانية من الرجال والنساء والشباب والشابات، وكل الذين حضروا القداس التأبيني للمرحومة والدتنا ’هناء‘ في كنيسة أم الله وفي مقدمتهم سيادة المطران مار ابراهيم ابراهيم الجزيل الاحترام والتقدير وكل الذين شاركوا في مراسيم وأد المرحومة في مثواها ألأخير وكل الذين حضروا مجلس العزاء من الرجال والنساء والشباب والشابات.
جيلًا بعد جيل، وزمناً بعد زمان يصح القول وتثبت الأحداث بان التعليم هو من أسس التقويم الثابتة والتربية المهمة إذ عندما يتعلم الناس، فإنهم يتقدمون فكريًا، ويتلقون دروسًا في الحياة، وينضمون إلى أجواء العالم الحديث. وهذه لمحة عن التعليم وتاريخ وإسهامات الشماس الكلداني والمؤلف والمعلم والمربي يوسف منصور ميري (ماري).