var addy_text68908 = 'info' + '@' + 'labeirut' + '.' + 'org'; The United States is home to the second largest Lebanese Diaspora community in the world, with more than two million residents of Lebanese descent and counting. He left a few ideas lingering in the minds of the whole audience: How often can one return home? to Stop the Abuse, or BASTA And on election day, Lebanese called each other from the polls, urging them to get out and vote. He then paused and translated part of his message into Spanish. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. addy75797 = addy75797 + 'lacedarsrotary' + '.' + 'org'; HoL strives to remain a gathering place where older generations pass on their traditions and exchange their knowledge and experiences with newer generations of Lebanese Americans. WebThe California Arab American Community. var addy_text65289 = 'jumana.assaf' + '@' + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com'; Lebanese Americans (Arabic: ) are Americans of Lebanese descent. These are the same people who cheered on 9/11. Join the discussion Dr. Mazen Rizk is the Founder and CEO of Mushlabs, a biotech company that is rethinking the way we eat to create a fair and sustainable food system. What was the possible benefit of that, they wondered. But as he went door to door, the breezy, confident banter he shared with his customers was replaced by the awkwardness of a rookie politician. //-->, Address: 1136 N. Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92801, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; document.getElementById('cloak79171').innerHTML = ''; WebConsulate of Lebanon in Los Angeles 660 S Figueroa St - Suite 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90017 USA: Telephone number (213) 243-0999: Fax number (213) 612-5070: E-mail: info@lebanonconsulatela.org: More information. In 64 BC, the region came WebRelief through art and laughter in Lebanon. //, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. [3] Large scale-Lebanese immigration began in the late 19th century and settled mainly in Brooklyn and Boston, Massachusetts. Click Hereto watch the interview with Dr. Mazen Rizk. Two great events punctuated the weekend: L.A. Beirut Sister Cities Committee annual Gala held on Friday, November 7, and the Arab Film Festival, which held screening all weekend before heading to San Diego to close out the festivities. document.getElementById('cloak96855').innerHTML = ''; Though the salary scandal appears to have been greeted largely with apathy in the Lebanese enclave, a handful of the volunteers at the meeting were Lebanese men, friends of Salehs, people whod never given much thought to local politics in America. This year, the Committee raised enough money to host 4 engineering students at university in Lebanon. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; By establishing a clear and strong identity for the Lebanese community in the States and offering a dedicated space for the exchange of ideas and cultures, HoL works to support a network of friendship and foster a sense of belonging and cooperation between the peoples of the United States and Lebanon. HoL provides local and Lebanese communities with unique cultural experiences and a slate of educational and creative programs to help promote a greater sense of unity. In the mean time, our focus is the next generation. Most of the Lebanese immigrants during the first and the early part of the second waves were Christians. Address: Pasadena, CA 91106, P.O Box 61296, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. addy33054 = addy33054 + 'iecoc' + '.' + 'org'; The largest immigration of Arabs to California came from Lebanon, Egypt, and Iraq. His friends and neighbors declared their support. NTEE code, primary. The insularity allowed them to preserve their native language and religious practices. In the aisles of his familys stores he learned how to be a businessman by watching his father and uncles interact with customers. Home | About | Events | Young Leaders | Contact | Donate. In its 18th year, the Arab Film Festival (AFF) boasted 91 films over 3 cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego). The French expanded the borders of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, which was mostly populated by Maronites and Druze, to include more Muslims. During the Crusades, the Maronites re-established contact with the Roman Catholic Church and asserted their communion with Rome. document.getElementById('cloak99275').innerHTML += ''+addy_text99275+'<\/a>'; to Stop the Abuse, or BASTA enough in Spanish. Some offered to drive the elderly to cast their ballots. This weekend was a great time to be part of the Lebanese community in Los Angeles, CA. This year, the Committee raised enough money to host 4 engineering students at university in Lebanon. //, Address: 1322 N. McCadden Place Hollywood CA 90028, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. Hope to see you there!! var addy_text9385 = 'mkdrk1' + '@' + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com'; He turned his attention to Councilman Luis Artiga, one of his opponents in the 2009 elections. Many immigrants settled in northern New Jersey, in towns such as Bloomfield, Paterson, Newark, and Orange. Active in the Los Angeles Lebanese community, Antoine Souma maintains membership with LIFE Lebanon.