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2023 Assyrian Classical Concert & Art Exhibition

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077, Skokie, IL, United States

Save the date! July 2nd at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois the Assyrian Cultural Foundation will be hosting a classical concert and art exhibition premiering works by Assyrian composer Rasson Bet Yonan and Assyrian artist Reni Stephan. Doors open at 3:30 pm Art Exhibition begins at 4:00 pm Concert […]

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Assyrian Roundtable Series: Marina Benjamin

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming Assyrian Roundtable discussion, which is scheduled for this Friday, August 18th at 7:00 pm (CST). Our esteemed guest speaker for the event will be Mrs. Marina Benjamin, a renowned Assyrian poet and artist. She will enthrall us with her captivating poetry during this engaging session. […]

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Assyrian Roundtable Series: Marina Benjamin

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is proud to present the upcoming installment in our Assyrian Roundtable Series, set to take place next week. We will be hosting the esteemed Robin Betshmuel, who will delve into "The Great Assyrian Poet Sargon Boulus," shedding light on the intricate dynamics between our evolving culture and its literary expressions. Date: […]

SAVE THE DATE: NOV 25th 2023 An Assyrian Dance Party to remember

Mark your calendars for November 25th, 2023. The Assyrian Cultural Foundation proudly presents an Assyrian Dance Party to remember, and anticipate an evening filled with grandeur, rhythm, and unforgettable moments. More details to follow. Prepare to be enchanted.

Nabu Circle: Dr. Shana Zaia

It is our pleasure to announce the next presenter in the Assyrian Cultural Foundation’s Nabu Circle Lecture series: Dr. Shana Zaia, an Assistant Professor of Ancient History in the Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

On Saturday, September 30th, allow Dr. Zaia to take us on a journey through Assyrian history and culture with her profound insight on the topic: “The Brothers’ Conflict: The Assyrian Civil War of 652 BC.”

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this crucial aspect of Assyrian history.

Save the date for this unique experience: Saturday, September 30th at 1:00 PM (CST) via Zoom.

"The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is committed to fostering an understanding and appreciation of our rich heritage, and we're excited to connect with you during this lecture and those to come."

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuce6rrTwuGdyfi-g3Y6lbxi2suFyckr3m#/registration

Meeting ID: 863 6733 7438
Passcode: Assyrian

Nabu Circle Lecture Series: Dr. Nurgül Çelebi

We are thrilled to introduce the next lecturer in the Nabu Circle Lecture series hosted by the Assyrian Cultural Foundation: Dr. Nurgül Çelebi. As a highly knowledgeable independent researcher in Hungary, Dr. Çelebi brings her sophisticated expertise to the topic, “The Duality of Sin and Shamash.”

Assyrian Roundtable Series: Yousip Canon

We are thrilled to announce the next speaker in our Assyrian Roundtable Series: Yousip Canon! This renowned Assyrian activist, writer, and playwright gives his profound insight into our latest lecture, “A Very Short Story, a Very Long Journey.”

Assyrian Dance Party

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is thrilled to announce our first Assyrian Dance Party on November 25th! For one night only, enjoy a wonderful performance featuring: Walter Aziz, Ogin Bet Samo, Emanouel Bet Younan, Robert Noghli, and a 15 piece band. Important information: Date: November 25th ($60) Party: 9:00PM - 1:00AM ($160) Dinner & Party: 6:30PM […]

Nabu Circle Lecture Series: The Old Assyrian ‘Parliament’

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is thrilled to host the first Nabu Circle Lecture of 2024 on February 15th at 7:00 PM (CST)! Our lecturer for the evening is the esteemed Dr. Gojko Barjamovic, who has deeply studied the history of ancient Assyria’s power, international relations, governance, and more. This evening, he will treat us to […]

Night of Poetry

Holiday Inn - Skokie, IL 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL, United States

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce our gorgeous Night of Poetry on March 10. Featuring readings from the profound works of Marina Benjamin (Ishtar's) Poetry & Ninos Nirari, guests are in for an inspiring evening that will stick with them long after the event has come to a close.
If you are interested in joining us, please take note of the important information below.
Date: Sunday, March 10th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM (𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌)
Location: Holiday Inn, 5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
Ticket Price: $35
For any questions, or to purchase tickets, call the Assyrian Cultural Foundation at 224-341-8026 or 312-720-5522. We are happy to help.
In addition to the Assyrian Cultural Foundation, event tickets can be purchased at:
• Ashtar Food Market (4720 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076)
• Arax Foods (9017 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714).
We look forward to sharing this night of gorgeous Assyrian poetry with you!
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2024 Nabu Lecture Series: Dr. Önver Cetrez

The Assyrian Cultural Foundation is excited to announce the next speaker in our Nabu Circle Lecture series. On March 16th at 3:00 PM (CST), we are joined by Dr. Önver Cetrez, professor of Psychology of Religion and Cultural Psychology at the esteemed Uppsala University, Sweden. For this lecture, Dr. Cetrez will cover the topic “Ritual and trauma among Assyrian refugees: Existential questions, resilience, and coping.”