Subj: ZENDA II (Vol III,#12 ; 5/5/97) Date: 97-05-05 05:27:25 EDT From: zenda@ix.netcom.com (ZENDA) To: zenda@ix.netcom.com Yaar 5, 6747 May 5, 1997 ***** ***** * * **** ** * * ** * * * * * * *** * * * * * ****** * * * ** * * * * ***** ***** * * **** * * Volume III, Issue 12 A Weekly Online Publication of the ZENDA Assyrian Newsagency -Section 2 of 2- =========================================================================== Z I G G U R A T =========================================================================== David Yonan's Konzert: Sonntag den 20. Juli 1997 um 11:00 David Yonan spielt Geige Mathaeikirchstrasse 1 Berlin im Musikinstrumenten Museum Berlin, Curt-Sachs Saal (dierekt neben der Philharmonie) =========================================================================== C A L E N D A R OF E V E N T S =========================================================================== May 5 "Near Eastern Archeology" Speaker: Dr. Thomas E. Levy University of California, San Diego Location: Tufts University, Boston Call Jodi Magness (617) 628-5000 x2680 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/classicsDept/aia.html May 23-26 Assyrian State Convention of California Turlock, California May 25 A C N C '97 The Third Assyrian Community Networking Conference The Assyrian State Convention of California Turlock, California Organized by The Assyrian Community Networking Society Jul 20 A Concert by the Assyrian Violinist, David Yonan Mathaeikirchstrasse 1 Musikinstrumenten Museum, Curt-Sachs Saal Berlin 11:00 am Aug 26-Sept 2 Assyrian American National Convention Hyatt Regency Dearborn Fairlane Town Center Detroit, Michigan All Single,double,triple,quad rooms: $95 per day Reservations: (313) 982-6880 Reservations must be made by August 7. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- E N T R A C T E --------------------------------------------------------------------------- May 17 Assyrian Brunch (Kada, Hareesa & Jajeek) Assyrian American Association of San Jose Ladies Auxiliary Committee BETA: 20000 Almaden Road, San Jose 9:00 am $ 7.00 Reserve your tickets: (408) 927-8100 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I N T E L L I G E N T S I A --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHICAGO Assyrian Athletic Club Soccer Development Program Ages 7-14 7:45-9:45 pm Mondays Warren Park Gymnasium Western Avenue & Devon Street HARVARD UNIVERSITY 1997-98 Syriac Classes Taught by Dr. J.F. Coakley Elementary Syriac Instructor: J. F. Coakley Basic Syriac grammar and syntax with selected readings from the Syriac Bible and other early texts. Readings in Syriac I Historical and theological texts, and early poetry Readings in Syriac II Special attention to exegetical texts and to reading manuscripts. MODESTO Assyrian Educational & Cultural Club at Modesto Junior College 1:00 pm Fridays Founders Hall 108 Modesto, U.S.A. NORTH HOLLYWOOD Assyrian Boy Scouts Assyrian American Association of Southern California Assyrian Club 5901 Cahuenga Blvd North Hollywood, California 9:30am to 12:30pm Sundays Contact Sargon Gewargis @ fishtale@juno.com (818) 891-3705 after 7:30 pm Assyrian Student Union California State University, Northridge Assyrian American Association of Southern California Assyrian Club 5901 Cahuenga Blvd North Hollywood, California 6:00pm Contact Sargon Gewargis @ fishtale@juno.com (818) 891-3705 after 7:30 pm SAN JOSE Nisibin School Assyrian Language Classes Ages 5-14 10:00-1:00 pm Saturdays AAA of San Jose BETA 20000 Almaden Road Citizenship Classes Mondays & Tuesdays 7:00 pm AAA of San Jose BETA 20000 Almaden Road Maestro Nebu Issabey's Nineveh Choir Practice AAA of San Jose BETA 8:00 pm Thursdays TORONTO Nisibis School 10:30-1:30 Saturdays The Church of the East Toronto, Canada =========================================================================== A S S Y R I A N S U R F I N G P O S T S =========================================================================== Syrian Orthodox Resources http://www.netadventure.com/~soc/index.html =========================================================================== P U M P UP THE V O L U M E =========================================================================== English Modern Assyrian Complete gmee/raa [M] Insufficient moom/ta/na [M] ___________________________________________________________________________ F = Feminine M = Masculine P = Plural =========================================================================== B A C K TO THE F U T U R E =========================================================================== B.C. (2040) According to a governor's inscription the city of Ashur is under the control of Ur in the south, as was Arbil. << The Might That Was Assyria, Saggs >> A.D. (August 1970) The Bet-Nahrain Movement (Party) is founded as a "semi-secret" organization. In November 1976 it was declared as the Bet-Nahrain Democratic Party. << The Assyrian National Question, Dadesho>> =========================================================================== L I T E R A T U S =========================================================================== SYRIAC INSCRIPTION FOUND IN CHINA 781 AD In the year one thousand and ninety-two of the Greeks (1092-311=781 AD) my Lord Yazedbouzid, priest and chorepiscopus of Kumdan, the Royal city, son of the departed Milis, priest from Balkh, a city of Tahouristan, erected this Monument, wherein is written the Law of Him, our Saviour, the Preaching of our forefathers to the Rulers of the Chinese... << >> =========================================================================== T H I S W E E K I N H I S T O R Y =========================================================================== May 5, 1930: The historic Salamas Earthquake levels several Assyrian villages and buildings in the town of Salamas north of Urmie, Iran. =========================================================================== B R A V O =========================================================================== NINEVEH ONLINE WINS GAR AWARD Nineveh Online was recently awarded the Green GAR Award for the best non-commercial website. 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