Journalist Liana Aghajanian Delivers Keynote at ARS Detroit Event
DETROIT, Mich.—The hall was filled with the music of violinist Harry Hovakimian as guests enjoyed an Italian feast prepared Krista Tossounian at the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Detroit “Sybille”...
View ArticleTruth, Justice, and Reparations: Detroit Commemorates with Garo Paylan and...
Special for the Armenian Weekly DETROIT, Mich. (A.W.)—April 29 will go down in Metro-Detroit’s Armenian history as an evening of extreme importance and interest—the commemoration of the 102nd...
View ArticleChicago Community Rallies in their Promise to Never Forget
CHICAGO, Ill. (A.W.)—In commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Greater Chicagoland Armenian Community took an active in role in embracing our tragic history, culture, and...
View ArticleSuccessful ARS Seminar Focuses on Leadership Skills, Values, and Reconnection
DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA members convened in Detroit to learn more about ways to hone their leadership skills and reconnect to the values that have driven the ARS...
View ArticleSecond Annual Armenian Genealogy Conference Takes Place in Detroit
DEARBORN, Mich. (A.W)—The second annual Armenian Genealogy Conference took place at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on March 18, while several related events were held in the Detroit area...
View ArticleSecond Armenian Genealogy Conference to Take Place in Detroit March 17-19
DETROIT, Mich.—Last year, the first ever Armenian Genealogy Conference was held in Watertown, Mass. Following up on the overwhelmingly successful event, a second annual conference will be held this...
View ArticleWisconsin Community Raises More Than $44,000 For Armenian Orphans in Syria...
DELAFIELD, Wis.—The Wisconsin chapter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) is closing 2016 with a bang. The chapter raised $40,000 at its June golf outing on behalf of needy Armenian...
View ArticleTelling Tehlirian’s Story: ‘Assignment Berlin’ Director Hrayr Toukhanian Honored
DETROIT, Mich.—In his lifetime as a print photographer and film producer, Hrayr Toukhanian has earned an impressive list of awards and tributes for pursuing a dedication that took birth in Lebanon....
View ArticleARS Cleveland Raises Funds for Artsakh
CLEVELAND, Ohio— The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Cleveland Artsakh chapter organized a fund raising event, to raise funds to benefit the people of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh/NKR) and the Armenian...
View Article2016 Midwest Junior Conference Takes Place in Racine
By Areknaz Khaligian Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) junior members from Chicago and Racine gathered in Racine on Nov. 5, for the annual Midwest Junior Conference. Their day began at 10 a.m. with a...
View ArticleRacine Armenians Celebrate 25th Anniversary of New Armenian Republic
Over 70 Racine Armenians joined the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Marzbed Gomideh and Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) “Armen Garo” chapter to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the new...
View ArticleARS Chicago ‘Zabelle’ Chapter Builds ‘Youth Helping Youth’ Mentorship Initiative
Last spring, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Chicago “Zabelle” chapter launched a “Youth Helping Youth” initiative to offer young people philanthropic engagement opportunities. That effort is already...
View ArticleAEUNA Holds 23rd Biennial General Assembly in Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill.—The Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA) held its 23rd Biennial General Assembly June 23-26, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Skokie, Ill., hosted by the Armenian...
View ArticleHomenetmen Eastern Region USA’s 26th Annual Navasartian Games Held in Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill.—The Homenetmen Eastern Region USA’s 26th annual Navasartian Games took place July 1-4, in Chicago. The games were organized by the Homenetmen Chicago chapter, and hosted by the Regional...
View ArticleDetroit Armenians Raise $40,000 for ARS Artsakh Relief
DEARBORN, Mich.—Led by Detroit’s five Armenian Relief Society (ARS) chapters—“Maro,” “Shakeh,” “Sybille,” “Tsolig,” and “Zabelle”—a benefit concert for Artsakh (Karabagh) relief was held on June 11,...
View ArticleChicago-Armenian Community Celebrates Armenia’s Independence
Guest Speaker Lernik Hovhannisyan Discusses Artsakh By Berj Gueyikian The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Chicago “Christapor” Gomideh organized an evening in celebration of the 98th...
View ArticleSave the ArQ Provides New Computer Lab to Sts. Tarkmanchatz School in Jerusalem
CHICAGO, Ill.—As part of its mission to revitalize the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, the Chicago-based non-profit organization Save the ArQ made a contribution to the Sts. Tarkmanchatz secondary...
View ArticleChicago ‘Zabelle’ Chapter Surpasses Goal for Mother’s Day Soseh Kindergarten...
Angele Manoogian, chair of the kindergarten fundraising committee, connects with crowd about protecting our children GLENVIEW, Ill.—On May 1, more than 100 members of the Chicago community joined the...
View ArticleThe New Clergyman
‘From the warm ashes of our ancient heroes May there arise heirs worthy of them, To give a new life to our people.’ —Beshiktashelian On Oct. 9, 2015, the Very Reverend Father Ghevont Pentezian arrived...
View Article‘Armenians and the Cold War’ International Conference Takes Place at UM-Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich.—The Armenian Research Center at the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) hosted an international academic conference on “Armenians and the Cold War” on the university’s campus...
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