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The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday November 20, 2024, passed a bipartisan resolution calling for greater support for the human rights and dignity of religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq, including the Chaldean community.

It’s often said, “It takes a village,” meaning that people rely on their communities to help raise and support their families. This principle extends to making a positive impact on the world around us. A common thread across cultures, religions, and communities is a commitment to charity and service.

At Saroki Architecture, father and son Victor and Alex embody the past and future of the field. For them, architecture is both an art form and a practical endeavor, merging technological skills with design and aesthetics.

Talat Karmo’s 42-year career—so far—aligns well with his authorship of 42 U.S. patents, mostly for General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Karmo holds a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry. Now 70 and twice retired, he has taken on a new challenge, demonstrating a reluctance to step away from the intellectual and emotional energy he finds in the workplace.

In a world often marked by division and misunderstanding, Matthew Howard, a seasoned communications professional and executive producer of Common Home TV, is on a mission to amplify the voices of those working for peace and justice.

Over the past two decades, CN’s December cover stories have captured the evolving cultural, religious, and social fabric of the Chaldean community, showcasing key moments, traditions, and achievements.

When talking with Diana Alsindy, an aerospace engineer who leads a team of engineers building one of the next rockets to the moon, you can hear her enthusiasm for the subject matter of space. A self-described “expert of the system of fluid systems,” Alsindy literally works in a rocket factory.

يأخذنا استكشاف جاذبية المجوهرات والأحجار الكريمة العتيقة في رحلة عبر الزمن، لنستكشف القصص والجمال الموجود داخل هذه الكنوز العتيقة إذ لعبت المجوهرات دوراً مهماً في الحضارات والمجتمع وتاريخه الطويل وتم العثور على العديد من الأحجار الكريمة وقطع المجوهرات الفريدة من نوعها بين كل الحضارات القديمة وفي جميع أنحاء العالم.

على‭ ‬أطلال‭ ‬تل‭ ‬أثري‭ ‬ومحيطه،‭ ‬تقع‭ ‬مدينة‭ ‬تلكيف‭ ‬التي‭ ‬تستمد‭ ‬اسمها‭ ‬من‭ ‬هذا‭ ‬التل‭. ‬يعود‭ ‬تاريخها‭ ‬إلى‭ ‬قرون‭ ‬عديدة‭ ‬قبل‭ ‬الميلاد،‭ ‬بدليل‭ ‬القطع‭ ‬الأثرية‭ ‬التي‭ ‬وجدها‭ ‬المنقبون‭ ‬في‭ ‬ذلك‭ ‬التل،‭ ‬الذي‭ ‬هو‭ ‬المقبرة‭ ‬الحالية‭. ‬اسمها‭ ‬في‭ ‬اللغة‭ ‬الكلدانية‭ ‬“تل‭ ‬كيبي”،‭ ‬ويقابلها‭ ‬“تل‭ ‬الحجارة”‭ ‬باللغة‭ ‬العربية‭. ‬كانت‭ ‬تسمى‭ ‬“شبيتيان‭.‬

وتتميز اللهجة العراقية بأنها تحتوي على عدد كبير من المفردات والأساليب التي تميزها عن اللهجات الأخرى، فاللغة المستخدمة في وسائل الإعلام والعمل الرسمي هي أقرب إلى اللغة العربية الفصحى، ولكن اللهجات الشفهية الشائعة بين عامة الناس تختلف باختلاف المناطق ولا توجد لهجة محددة في مناطق العراق فمثلا" لهجة أهل البصرة لا تتشابه مع لهجة باقي مدن الجنوب وهي لهجة بني تميم وأهل ساحل الخليج والتي تمتاز بقلب الجيم إلى ياء.

التقى رئيس مؤسسة الجالية الكلدانية مارتن منا دولة رئيس الوزراء العراقي محمد شياع السوداني يوم الأحد 22 سبتمبر2024، على هامش حضوره الاجتماع السنوي للجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة في مدينة نيويورك، وكان برفقته المستشار القانوني العام لمؤسسة الجالية الكلدانية مايكل صرافا، وباستثناء حضور المترجم، لم يكن هناك أحد آخر في غرفة الاجتماع.

In recent local elections, Chaldean candidates have made significant strides, securing key positions and bringing attention to the importance of representation at the community level. These small victories highlight the critical need for diverse voices in local government, where decisions directly impact daily life.

Chaldean Community Foundation Board Chair Sylvester Sandiha has been recognized by Crain’s as a “Notable Nonprofit Board Leader” for his work with the CCF. Sandiha works to raise awareness of CCF’s impact on the community by bringing together community, faith and political leaders.

There’s a new kind of therapy in town. Located in the heart of West Bloomfield, Social Pediatric Therapy specializes in providing essential therapy services for children to support their communication and developmental needs.

Seventeen-year-old Alex Elia is a shining example of the difference one person can make. For the past three years, the Detroit Country Day senior has buddied up with first-grade students at Bennett Elementary in Detroit to celebrate Valentine’s Day by making cards and playing games.

The Chaldean Community Foundation hosted its first ever Early Voting site from October 26-November 3 for Sterling Heights and Utica residents. Within the nine days of early voting, the CCF saw 8,050 voters come through its doors. Many first-time voters came through the CCF as well, with great excitement around being able to participate in the voting process.

November was Family Caregiver Month in the state of Michigan, and a perfect opportunity to shed some insight into the programming offered through the CCF’s Breaking Barriers program. A half-hour program called “Real Possibilities” through AARP Michigan airing on ABC 53 in the mid-Michigan area is recognizing CCF’s C.H.A.I. (Caregiver Helping Aid Initiative) Project.

After attending six months of learning and connecting with area top leaders, cultivating leadership skills, and developing relationships, the Learn with a Leader program got together for the last time as a cohort. In collaboration with CCF and Wireless Vision, Learn with a Leader graduates were honored November 6 during their program graduation at Shenandoah Country Club.

The CCF’s H.E.A.L. Project participated in a revolutionary driver’s education program catered to those who are hearing-impaired. Thanks to the generous support from AAA The Auto Club Group, the program revolutionized driver education with a cutting-edge driving simulator.