George Hoyen
Did you know that an Assyrian-American conductor named George Hoyen attempted to create an international orchestra as a branch of the U.N.…
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The Benefits of Playing Cello for Children’s Development
Did you know that playing the Cello is great for children’s development? It’s true! This blog post will discuss some of the…
Lily Oraham Taimoorazy
Did you know that in 1957, an Assyrian woman named Lily Oraham Taimoorazy formed an Assyrian folk dance group in Tehran, Iran…
Robert DeKelaita
Since July of 2019, the Assyrian Cultural Foundation has been hosting Assyrian history classes led by Robert DeKelaita. However, did you know…
Hana Fujisaki
Did you know that one of our piano instructors at ACF also performs and composes music on the side? Hana Fujisaki frequently…
Importance of tutoring for kids
Importance of tutoring for kids Tutoring gives students individualized attention that they don’t get in a crowded classroom. This helps children who…
Samuel Aiwaz Jacobs
Did you know that the man who typeset many of the books of the American poet, E. E. Cummings, was an Assyrian?…
Benefits of Learning Piano at a Young Age
Benefits of Learning Piano at a Young Age There are many benefits to learning piano at a young age. Studies show that…
Samuel David
Book with Handwritten Notes at Ashurbanipal Library The Ashurbanipal Library has been collecting books for over 30 years. During that time, it…
Alphonse Mingana
Did you know that the University of Birmingham in England has a manuscript collection of approximately 3,000 Middle Eastern manuscripts, all of…
Art Student of the Year 2021- Tina Ebrahimi
Tina Ebrahimi is chosen as the Assyrian Cultural Foundation Art Program’s Student of the year for her outstanding performance in art class.…
Yah
Have you ever seen this word, ܞ, and wondered what it means? Pronounced Yah, it means God and is spelled with the…