Dr. Robert Paulissian
Dr. Robert Paulissian was born on March 8, 1935 to Rabee Babajan and Mrs. Asnat Paulissian. During his youth, he accomplished many…
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Stories, lectures, classes and news from the Assyrian Cultural Foundation.
Dr. Joseph Plumb Cochran
Joseph Plumb Cochran was born on January 14, 1855 in Urmia, Qajar Iran. During his youth he learned the local languages of…
What Age Should I Enroll My Student in Music Classes?
The idea of one’s child being some sort of musical prodigy is undeniably an enticing one. It’s magical to see a child…
Abraham Karem
Abraham “Abe” Karem was born on June 27, 1937 in Baghdad, Iraq to an Assyrian couple. His family moved to Israel in…
Books that Will Inspire Your Struggling Reader to Read this School Year
Books that Will Inspire Your Struggling Reader to Read this School Year For students who dislike, or struggle with, reading, it is…
John Shabbaz
John Calvin Shabbaz was born on January 19, 1924 in Gary, Indiana. He was the son of Jonathan and Leah Shahbaz of…
How Music Education Can Benefit Your Child Academically
How Music Education Can Benefit Your Child Academically When budget cuts begin, schools almost always start to reduce funding for their music…
Robert Dekelaita
Since July of 2019, the Assyrian Cultural Foundation has been hosting Assyrian history classes led by Robert DeKelaita. However, did you know…
How to Encourage Your Child’s Studying
It is essential for students to be adamant about taking responsibility for furthering their education. It can be frustrating for parents to…
David S. Dooman
David S. Dooman was born in Nara, Japan in 1894. Both David’s parents were Assyrians from the village of Degala, Rezaieh, Iran.…
Dr. Harry P. Packard
Dr. Harry P. Packard was a medical missionary who served in Iran for over 40 years. Dr. Packard was assigned to the…
Easiest Instruments for Students to Learn
Learning an instrument should be an exciting time for your child. The challenge of developing a new skill and concurring what they…