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AYF Summer 2017: A Summer of Stories

The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States. *** AYF Summer 2017: A Summer of Stories AYF Summer 2017: [more...]

October 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

How Do You Measure Armenian Identity?

By Ani Bournazian What is your identity? For some, this is a simple question with a simple answer. My answer is, I am a 22-year-old Christian Armenian-American. To others, though, I am not that. Perhaps a better question would be, How do you measure identity? Before going on, I’ll explain [more...]

October 6, 2017 // 28 Comments

Football Season Is upon Us: AYF Eastern Region Hosts Annual Flag Football Games

PHILADELPHIA—The weekend of Oct. 13 marks the annual Armenian Youth Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region flag football games. This year, the highly anticipated event will be hosted by the Philadelphia “Sebouh” Chapter, on its home turf, Oct. 13-15. This year, the highly anticipated [more...]

October 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Sponsor a Page in the 2017 AYF Olympics Commemorative Special Issue

The annual Armenian Weekly Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympics Special Issue will be published shortly. The issue will feature articles and photos of the 2017 AYF Olympics hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter. As in previous years, we are seeking sponsors for the [more...]

September 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

2017 AYF Olympics: Thank You, Racine AYF ‘Armen Garo’ Chapter and Community

First and foremost, our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter and community for putting on a beautiful Olympics. They arranged for great facilities and everything ran smoothly. Even the weather cooperated. All of the athletic events went well. [more...]

September 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Camp Javakhk: Can Never Get Enough

By Meghri Dervartanian I never imagined that I could fall in love with this program and the Armenians of Javakhk more than I already had been, but this summer proved me wrong. This summer I had the opportunity to participate in Camp Javakhk for the third year in a row. First off, I am beyond [more...]

September 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

AYF Summer 2017: The Worth of Our Words

The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States. *** The Worth of Our Words By Kohar Avakian, 2017 AYF [more...]

September 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Out With the Old, in With the New: AYF Revives Armenian Cultural Education Weekend

FRANKLIN, Mass.— This year, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern U.S. will host Armenian Cultural Education Weekend (ACE)—a new and informative event dedicated to educating AYF members about the historic and abundant Armenian culture. Though ACE is not necessarily a new event, [more...]

September 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

A Home Away from Home: Camp Javakhk 2017

Camp Javakhk 2017, Tsalka/Darakyugh Edition By Tamar Purut Following my tumultuous journey to John F. Kennedy Airport, layover in Moscow, pit stop in Yerevan, and nerve-wracking five-hour car ride to Tsalka (border control theatrics and all), the time had finally come. “The hospitality [more...]

September 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

AYF Summer 2017: Medicine in Armenia

The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States. *** Medicine in Armenia By Ari Sagherian 2017 AYF-YOARF [more...]

September 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

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