I have long been fascinated with the nuances of the sociology and human behavior of our Armenian communities in the United States diaspora. Perhaps it has to do with the basic definition of community as […]
Special Issue: 90 — Informing, Connecting, Inspiring The Armenian Weekly, October 2024 For most readers under the age of 50, the title of this piece may seem puzzling. For the benefit of those below that […]
“Clannish” is a term often used to describe the sociological norms of Armenians. Webster defines clannish as a “tendency to associate only with a group of persons like oneself.” It is a fair assessment. Most […]
They labor tirelessly with selfless devotion to their profession in their modest office near Saryan Park in Yerevan. During our recent trip to Armenia, my wife and I were honored to spend an enlightening few […]
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s pontifical visit has concluded. While he has left the country, the impact of his visit is just beginning. The visit of a Catholicos to the faithful of a region is […]
The number two seems to be treated with particular favor in our nation. For centuries Armenia was divided into two major geographies, western and eastern. We have two major dialects, again eastern and western, in […]
For any Armenian growing up in the diaspora, the words “Hai Tahd” evoke a serious and patriotic response. The translation in its simplest form is “Armenian Case” or “Armenian Cause.” It represents the seemingly endless […]
In last week’s column, I wrote about my wife Susan and I’s current trip to Armenia. There are so many incredible experiences to consume in the homeland, but the primary purpose of our time here […]
It was with great anticipation that my wife and I arrived in Armenia last week. It has been almost two years since our last visit due to joyous family celebrations. Our daughter’s marriage and the […]
Human development is about relationships. We have our parents, siblings, partners, extended family, friends and professional relationships. They all contribute to our maturation, the paths we choose and the fulfillment we hopefully experience. Some of […]
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