Art in buildings is more than just a visual treat; it’s a vital component of the character of the building and a celebration of community life and history. Art transforms ordinary places into vibrant cultural hubs, encouraging community engagement and fostering a sense of cultural identity.

The poem “Arāka ‘Asiyya al-Dam’” ( ), often translated as “I See You, Yet You Resist Your Tears,” is one of the most celebrated works of the Abbasid-era poet-knight Abu Firas al-Hamdani. Written in the tradition of classical Arabic poetry, it begins with the restraint of a proud lover, moves through longing and reproach, and ultimately unfolds into a powerful declaration of courage, honor, generosity, and pride.

In Aleppo, St. Joseph’s Cathedral stands as a witness to a diocese built by its bishops, stone by stone, over years—from the Hall of the Virgin to the churches of Qamishli, Hasakah, and Tell Shamiya. Today, only a small number of Chaldeans remain in all of Syria, concentrated in a few cities, after young people and business owners have left.

أَراكَ عَصِيَّ الدَمعِ شيمَتُكَ الصَبرُ أَما لِلهَوى نَهيٌ عَلَيكَ وَلا أَمرُ
بَلى أَنا مُشتاقٌ وَعِندِيَ لَوعَةٌ وَلَكِنَّ مِثلي لايُذاعُ لَهُ سِرُّ
إِذا اللَيلُ أَضواني بَسَطتُ يَدَ الهَوى وَأَذلَلتُ دَمعاً مِن خَلائِقِهِ الكِبرُ
تَكادُ تُضيءُ النارُ بَينَ جَوانِحي إِذا هِيَ أَذكَتها الصَبابَةُ وَالفِكرُ

في حلب، تقف كاتدرائية مار يوسف شاهدةً على أبرشية بناها مطارنتها حجراً فوق حجر عبر السنوات، من قاعة العذراء إلى كنائس القامشلي والحسكة وتل شامية. واليوم لم يبقَ لهذه الأبنية سوى نحو عدد صغير من الكلدان في سوريا كلها، يتركزون في بعض المدن، بعدما غادر الشباب وأصحاب الأعمال.

الفن‭ ‬في‭ ‬البنايات‭ ‬هو‭ ‬أكثر‭ ‬من‭ ‬مجرد‭ ‬عنصر‭ ‬جمالي‭ ‬أو‭ ‬وسيلة‭ ‬للزينة؛‭ ‬فهو‭ ‬يُشكّل‭ ‬هوية‭ ‬المبنى،‭ ‬ويروي‭ ‬قصة‭ ‬،‭ ‬ويحفظ‭ ‬الذاكرة‭ ‬الثقافية‭ ‬للمجتمع،‭ ‬وعندما‭ ‬يُدمج‭ ‬الفن‭ ‬بعناية‭ ‬في‭ ‬الفضاءات‭ ‬العامة،‭ ‬فإنه‭ ‬يحوّل‭ ‬المباني‭ ‬العادية‭ ‬إلى‭ ‬مراكز‭ ‬نابضة‭ ‬بالتأمل‭ ‬وألإعجاب‭ ‬والاعتزاز‭ ‬بالهوية‭ ‬الفنية،‭ ‬كما‭ ‬يدعو‭ ‬الزائر‭ ‬إلى‭ ‬التفاعل‭ ‬مع‭ ‬فن‭ ‬التاريخ،‭ ‬ويحفّز‭ ‬الحوار‭ ‬الهادف،‭ ‬ويعزّز‭ ‬الروابط‭ ‬بين‭ ‬الأجيال‭.‬

بين أروقة الفن العربي وأضواء النجومية، تبرز الفنانة وملكة جمال العرب السابقة كلوديا حنا كصوت رافديني فريد، استطاع أن يحمل هويته الكلدانية وثقافته العريقة إلى أوسع المحافل الفنية والإعلامية. من طفولة بغدادية تفيض بذكريات قريتي باطنايا وتللسقف، إلى محطات الاغتراب والدراسة الأكاديمية بين مسارح مصر وشاشاتها، ظلت كلوديا متمسكة بروح تراثها ولغة أجدادها، معتبرة أن الفن رسالة والاعتزاز بالأصل واجب وحضارة.

This is a big month for the state of Michigan and for the entire country. The results of the midterm elections will determine the direction of our legislature as we deal with economic challenges, the emergence of AI technologies, and the rules which govern them.

Market Square owner Johnny Karmo says he has known Papa Joe’s owners Tony and Joe Curtis for years and knew they had been looking to sell the upscale Birmingham grocery store. Early this year, a Realtor contacted Karmo’s son to see if they would be interested in purchasing the store after previous deals fell through.

In this month of Thanksgiving, we share photos of families gathered around the table, preparing meals, and breaking bread together. From Iraq to the United States, food has always been about more than nourishment.

Imagine walking into church on a Sunday morning. Light pours through the stained glass, and bells ring out as a sign of the Holy Spirit: Mass has begun. The choir starts to sing, the hymns fill the air, the priest walks up to the altar, and you can feel God standing in front of you.

In Aleppo, St. Joseph’s Cathedral stands as a witness to a diocese built by its bishops, stone by stone, over years—from the Hall of the Virgin to the churches of Qamishli, Hasakah, and Tell Shamiya. Today, only a small number of Chaldeans remain in all of Syria, concentrated in a few cities, after young people and business owners have left.

The poem “Arāka ‘Asiyya al-Dam’” ( ), often translated as “I See You, Yet You Resist Your Tears,” is one of the most celebrated works of the Abbasid-era poet-knight Abu Firas al-Hamdani. Written in the tradition of classical Arabic poetry, it begins with the restraint of a proud lover, moves through longing and reproach, and ultimately unfolds into a powerful declaration of courage, honor, generosity, and pride.

The 45th Annual Chaldean Football League (CFL) Championship took place at Wylie E. Groves High School in Birmingham, MI, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The final game, known as the Chy Cup, came down to the Black team, led by Captain Dominic Kejbou, versus the Green team, led by Captain Lance Samona. Team Black was victorious, winning 24-13.

Carl Matthew Hakim, “Chef Carl,” born on March 3, 1960, passed to the fullness of life on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Azucena for 37 years; devoted father of Carly (Randy) Babi and Caitlyn Hakim; proud grandfather of Charlotte.

The Chaldean community mourns the passing of Dr. Nouri Y. Mary, a pioneering pharmacist, educator and academic leader who was born in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 25, 1929, and passed away on July 5, 2026. After earning his pharmacy degree from the University of Baghdad and graduate degrees from The Ohio State University, Dr. Mary spent 42 years as a professor and associate dean at Long Island University, where he mentored generations of pharmacists and received the university’s Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Service.

Helen Jerjes Kattoula Kassab was born on August 3, 1950, and passed to the fullness of everlasting life on June 25, 2026. Helen was the loving daughter of the late Jerjes Hanna Kattoula and the late Narmi Hanna Yono, the cherished wife of the late Hanna Kassab, humble mother to Duraid Kassab, Ruwaida (Mazen) Yono, and Randa (Yousif) Jamil, and beloved grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Lamya M. Kory, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born on October 14, 1960 and passed away on May 19, 2026. She leaves behind her cherished children, Laith, Tyson (Rhana), Keira, and Norman Jr. (Madison), and her beloved grandchildren, Delilah, Hendrix, and Dempsey. She is survived by her loving siblings, Teresa Saroki, Raad Qasguargis , and Carmen Qasguargis , and reunited in peace with her late brother, Robbie Qasguargis.