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CONTENTS DECEMBER2011 THE CHALDEAN NEWS VOLUME 8 ISSUE X on the cover 30 Picturing Jesus By Joyce Wiswell DIA exhibit is a Christmas gift to Detroit departments 10 From the Editor 12 Guest Columns By Bryan Kassa This Christmas, pray together as a family By Junior Jwad Remembering the reason for the season By Michael Sarafa Chaldean and Latin Church are one 15 YOUR Letters 18 Noteworthy 20 Chai Time 22 Halhole 24 Religion 25 Obituaries 26 FROM THE COUNSELOR By Iklas J. Bashi, LPC, NCC Remembering our pilgrim journey home at Christmas 28 Boushala By Samira Yako Cholagh Mixed Nut Cake 58 The Doctor Is In By Neil Jaddou, M.D. Quit smoking now — before it’s too late 60 Classified Listings 62 Kids Corner By Renna Sarafa What do you think heaven is like? sports 56 sports wrap-up By Steve Stein Defense clinches Chy Cup for Team White features 32 Chaldean Gift Guide By Joyce Wiswell What to get the * with everything 33 A High-Tech Christmas By Weam Namou There’s nothing naughty about these hot gifts 34 Chaldean on the Street By Anthony Samona What are you thankful for this holiday season? 36 Saying Yes By Iklas J. Bashi Chaldean women answer God’s call at conference 37 An Early Jump By Ken Marten Jim Manna prepares for next year’s election 38 Breaking Tradition By Ken Marten A nomadic life in entertainment suits Lisa Bashi 40 A Piece of the Pie By Joyce Wiswell Franchising can be a fine fit 43 The Act of Healing By Weam Namou Project Bismutha offers a medical lifeline 44 Filling a Void By Weam Namou Community forum attracts all walks of life 46 Inching Closer? By Weam Namou Nineveh plan looks attainable 48 ‘Never Too Late’ By Weam Namou Aramaic schools keep the language alive 50 English, American Style By Weam Namou Refugees learn the language 52 Lights, Camera, Evangelize By Vanessa Denha Garmo ECRC celebrates 10 years as they spotlight the next decade 54 A Journey Through Time By Vanessa Denha Garmo Fr. Boji educates on Christianity in Iraq DECEMBER2011 CHALDEAN NEWS 9
