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New Jordanian film THEEB wins numerous film festival awards from over 20 countries

October 13, 2015–With his directorial debut THEEB, Naji Abu Nowar impressed international audiences and brought a taste of Jordanian cinema to the world. Featured in film festivals from over 20 countries, THEEB has won numerous awards, including Best Director at Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti (New Horizons) competition; the Jury Prize for Best Cinematography and Artistic … Continued

My promise to Palestine

By Aya Ibrahim, for the We Are Not Numbers project “Everybody has a country to live in, except us; we have a country that lives in us.” This is how our honored guest started his speech at the recent graduation ceremony for ULYP (Unite Lebanon Youth Project). Frankly, I am not a very good listener during speeches, but … Continued

Dinner Etiquette & the Arab Culture

Being an Arab American has many advantages and disadvantages. If you were born and raised with typical American principles but have a traditional Arabic family, gatherings and holidays can be pretty confusing. Am I allowed to eat this? What if I’m not hungry? Here is your guide to cultural norms when it comes to dinner … Continued

Ramadan Events: June 24- July 1

CALIFORNIA NAAP-SF Bay Area #NightOfGiving: Iftar Across America Jun 25, 2015 – Jun 25, 2015 The 2nd annual #NightofGiving will take place on Thursday June 25th! Last year, you raised over $16,000 for charity and with your support. NAAP-Los Angeles #NightOfGiving: An Iftar Across America Jun 25, 2015 – Jun 25, 2015 Hello NAAP and … Continued

8th Annual Scholarship Awards Program

Education is a fundamental part of youth social and personal development. ACC’s Scholarship Award Program financially assists graduating high school seniors as they pursue a higher education. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be a high school senior, who has been accepted to college/university, with a GPA of 3.0 or … Continued

Many Study Abroad Programs Curtailed Because Of Middle East Unrest

Many study abroad programs in the Middle East and other hot spots around the world have been curtailed or postponed as the number of countries on the State Department’s travel warning list has grown to three dozen. The disappearance of a rabbinical student from Lakewood last week is the latest episode to heighten security concerns … Continued

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