Jacquelyn Faranso Santo, the daughter of Catholic-Iraqi immigrants and a first generation American, recently wrote a children’s book titled, “Sweet Dreams Habibi.” The book centers around themes of family, cultural identity and the universal desire to belong.
Read MoreBeing content (or not) is all about emotions. Emotionally sensitive people react to events quickly and with intense feeling. They have difficulty in getting their emotional reactions to go away. Finding ways to manage emotions effectively can minimize the non-physical pain they experience.
Read MoreAs the arrival of spring brings about a period of rebirth and renewal, Christians all around the world draw their hearts and minds closer to the most sacred, holy, and significant events in the faith – Easter. Far beyond symbolism of colored eggs and spring flowers, Easter encapsulates the celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rising from the dead, giving us the promise of eternal life.
Read MoreMother of God Chaldean Church is 75! This milestone commemorates a beacon of faith and community in its 75th year of existence, embodying a rich tapestry of tradition, culture, and spirituality.
Read MoreThair Samir Dado was born on June 23, 1980, and died on February 4, 2024. Thair, 43, was killed at work, gunned down in the parking lot of All Stars Beverage Liquor Store in the city of Detroit while attempting to stop the theft of his vehicle. Thair leaves behind a wife, Zina Francis, and 16-year-old son, Steven. The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and Chaldean Community Foundation have engaged the Waad Murad Advocacy Fund in support of Thair. The Fund, working with the Detroit Police Department and Crimestoppers, will award $10,000 to the supplier of information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the culprits of the murder, bringing justice to the perpetrators and hopefully, some small semblance of relief to the victim’s families.
Read MoreIn an exciting collaboration aimed at fostering the next generation of educators, Oakland University and the Chaldean Community Foundation have joined forces to inspire and support students in pursuing careers in education.
Read MoreOn February 1, Jason Tueni from Oak Holdings Investments, LLC made a generous donation of $40,000 to support the CCF’s Giving Hearts affiliate fund.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation recently received recognition from the ARCH National Respite Network as an Innovative and Exemplary Program for the C.H.A.I. Project through 2027. C.H.A.I. (Caregivers Helping Aid Initiative) aims to educate and inform caregivers about the importance of lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and health care when aging.
Read MoreOn January 25, CCF President Martin Manna met with the new Iraqi Consulate General Muhamad Hassan S. Muhamad at the Consulate General of the Republic of Iraq office in Southfield. We welcome the new Iraqi Consulate and look forward to future discussions and a continued partnership to serve our community in Michigan.
Read MoreBased on my personal experience, I highly recommend that new parents who are fluent in Chaldean and/or Arabic use these languages when speaking to their young infants, babies, and kids. My wife and I have two kids. When they were young, we questioned whether to speak with them in Arabic (my wife does not speak Chaldean).
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Read MoreThis March issue is all about the pursuit of excellence in sports, education, professional work – virtually all walks of life. Chaldean culture calls for distinction, for brilliance and superiority. It is what we have come to expect from the community.
Read Moreألعراق بلد الشعراء والادباء الكبار ومنهم ملك الضاد والشاعر العباسي العراقي الكوفي أبو الطّيب المتنبي مالئ الدنيا وشاغل الناس، ومن سادة لغة الضاد. فالمتنبي هو شاعر العلى والعلياء، ورجل الحكمة ألعظيم والأدب النفيس والوصف ألبليغ وتكاد تكون ابياته معجم لكل الأمثلة والحكم العربية ولم يترك شي للفلاسفة ولا لشعراء العرب والأزمنة شيء يبتزون به عليه، في شعره كلمات قوية وفي صراحته قوة الشخصية ناهيك عن رقي أبيات شعره، عاش رحالا ويا أسفا قتلته حروف شعره وكبرياءه وشجاعته.
Read MoreUpon arrival in the United States, Azmy Bashe and his family discovered an urgent need for transportation. Learning about the Chaldean Community Foundation’s Michael J. George Chaldean Loan Fund (MJG CLF), Azmy and his wife Liqaa met with the MJG CLF committee and were approved for a loan to purchase a vehicle, which they have since paid off.
Read MoreLent is a very important time for Catholics around the world, but it is especially meaningful for the Chaldean community. These weeks of fasting, prayer and almsgiving give us an opportunity to spiritually and even physically accompany our Lord in His passion, so that we may share in the joy of His resurrection.
Read MoreMetro Detroit may not be top-of-mind for lovers planning a romantic date night, but it does offer everything you need and more! Detroit has undergone a breathtaking revival in recent years, blossoming into a vibrant and diverse city with an expanding array of enchanting destinations for a memorable date night.
Read MoreIn my first article published in October 2023, I wrote about dating as a Chaldean in America and discussed how dating has evolved from the village days until now. At the time, I was single and ready to use new methods offered by our community to find a suitable partner, like speed dating or personalized matchmaking. Less than a month after the article was published, however, I found that special person and committed myself to a relationship with her.
Read MoreLast year, the Chaldean Community Foundation (CCF) and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce (CACC) announced plans to renovate The Corners, a former school building at Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads. The newly acquired property in West Bloomfield will serve as the headquarters for the CACC and will also house other affiliated organizations.
Read MoreIraq recalled its ambassador from Tehran for consultations and summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Baghdad on Tuesday in protest over Iranian strikes on northern Iraq that killed several civilians overnight, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said. The Iranian attack was “a blatant violation” of Iraq’s sovereignty and “strongly contradicts the principles of good neighborliness and international law, and threatens the security of the region,” the ministry said in a statement.
Read MorePart II Ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great civilizations over different time periods. Because of the people and their inventions, the area is famous for many things, even as history is taught today, and is credited with the birth of society and cities. Writing, agriculture, laws, math, astronomy, city-states, architecture, and many more aspects of modern-day society that we take for granted originated in this area and within these communities.
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