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Mar. 04

Stephan Karam – Violinist

Did you know that Stephan Karam, an Assyrian-Armenian violinist, self-published his own LP record in 1970, and advertised about it in the July/August issue of The Assyrian Star magazine?  In […]

Feb. 25

Qais Al-Sindy

Did you know that in 2006, the talented artist, Qais Al-Sindy, created an art exhibition called Letters Don’t Burn, to bring to the world’s attention the fact that the library […]

Feb. 20

Helen Schwarten

Chicago’s Assyrian community owes a debt to the many Assyrians who came to the United States in the early 20th century.  Helen James Schwarten is one of those people.   […]

Feb. 17

Rasson Betyonan

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation’s Lead Music Instructor, Rasson Betyonan, helped create ACF’s music program.  However, his musical contributions do not stop there.  He has been teaching and composing music for […]

Feb. 12

Nebu J. Issabey

Did you know that the Assyrian Cultural Foundation’s Music Program is Named After the Assyrian Musician, Nebu J. Issabey? Among his many accomplishments, Issabey is perhaps best known for founding […]