Thanksgiving 2024
Alefba Group hosted Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5 to 8 PM at Pardis Center.
Alefba Group hosted Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 5 to 8 PM at Pardis Center.
Chashni committee and Alefba Group participated in monthly program of Cooking Dinner for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, June 24th, 2024 at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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In appreciation of the remarkable efforts and kindness of our dear mothers and fathers, Chashni Committee of Alefba Group was organizing a “Combined Mother’s and Father’s Day Celebration” on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 5 to 7 PM at Pardis Center.
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Chashni committee and Alefba Group participated in monthly program of Cooking Dinner for the Homeless on the evening of Monday May 27th , 2024 at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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The Chashni committee of Alefba is pleased to run a program with the goal of serving the homeless community of Seattle.
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Alefba Group‘s Chashni Committee hosted a Nowruz Baking Session on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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Alefba Group‘s Chashni Committee hosted a gathering on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
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Alefba Group hosted Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 5 to 8 PM at the Pardis Center.
Alefba Group‘s Kankosh Committee hosted its monthly discussion group regarding the “Seattle Homeless Situation” on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
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Alefba Group‘s Chashni Committee hosted a “Dolme” gathering on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Pardis Center.
Alefba Group hosted a Nowruz Baking Session, in cooperation with the Seattle Persian School and Sepideh Forouhar, was held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Pardis Center.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, February 27, 2023.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, January 23, 2023.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, December 26, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, November 28, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, October 24, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, September 26, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, August 22, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, July 25, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, June 27, 2022.
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Chashni successfully hosted its recipe-sharing event on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, May 23, 2022.
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Alefba Group‘s volunteers, in cooperation with the Chashni committee members and the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle, participated in another monthly Homeless Dinner Preparation event on Monday, April 25, 2022.
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Marjan Komasi taught auction winners how to make a delicious Apple Cake on April 8, 2022.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee members who participated in the monthly program of Cooking for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee members who participated in the monthly program of Cooking for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee members who participated in the monthly program of Cooking for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee members who participated in the monthly program of Cooking for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, December 27th at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Unfortunately, we had to cancel this event. We hope we can repeat this popular contest again in the future. The Food Trivia by Chashni from Alefba Group has been a successful event. Together with our enthusiastic participants we had lots of fun, learned food facts, and cooking tips. At Chashni we have decided to hold the Forth
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee members who participated in the monthly program of Cooking for the Homeless on the evening of Monday, November 22nd at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Chashni Committee from Alefba Group held its third Food Trivia and decorated pumpkin contest on Saturday, November 13th, 2021.
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Chashni from Alefba Group held another successful event of trivia and contest on Saturday, November 13th, 2021. Together with our enthusiastic participants we had lots of fun, learned food facts, and cooking tips.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee who participated in cooking for 140 of Seattle’s homeless people on Monday, October 25th 2021, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Many thanks to the volunteers of Alefba Group and Chashni Committee who participated in cooking for 130 Seattle’s homeless people on Monday, September 27th 2021, from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in Seattle.
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Chashni Committee from Alefba Group held its second Food Trivia and in parallel, the competition to prepare a Healthy and Beautiful Salad, on Friday, September 24, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, August 23rd, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, July 26th, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, June 28th, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, April 26th, 2021.
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Chashni committee held a fun, Zoom Food Trivia contest on Friday, May 28, 2021. In this event power point slides were shown including basic to intermediate questions in culinary arts that was asked by the moderator.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, April 26th, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.
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Chashni committee’s virtual cooking class was on Friday, March 12, 2021, and was dedicated to baking Traditional Persian Nowruz Sweets, “Sohan Asali”.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on Monday, January 25th, 2021.
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Chashni committee’s second virtual cooking class on January 15th, 2020 was presented by our guest Mrs, Salimeh. The dish that was cooked on this session was Aush e Doogh.
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Thanks to Chashni members and Alefba Group volunteers who participated in preparing dinner for Seattle homeless at the Operation Nightwatch Kitchen on December 28th, 2020.
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Members of Chashni and volunteers of Alefba Group helped at Operation Nightwatch kitchen in Seattle on Monday, November 23rd to cook and individually pack the food for seventy homeless. In addition to cooked Iranian rice, fried chicken, soup, potato scallops, packages of apple, oranges, chips were handed out. The cooking, packing and food distribution activity
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we are excited to announce that Alefba Group’s online cooking classes have started. Chashni committee’s first ever virtual cooking class on November 20th, 2020 was presented by guest chef Isak Lystad, an Italian cooking chef with 15 years of living and cooking experience in Italy. ln this class lsak taught making basic version of pasta from
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In the monthly gathering members of Chashni and volunteers of Alefba Group helped at Operation Nightwatch kitchen in Seattle on Monday, October 28th to pack the donated cooked food for seventy homeless. The cooking, packing and food distribution activity takes place on the evening of the fourth Monday of each month at Operation Nightwatch Kitchen in
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September 28th, another Monday, and the smell of delicious Persian food from the kitchen to feed about 60 homeless people in Seattle at Operation Nightwatch kitchen. Voluntary donation of tangerines and saffron halva has certainly multiplied the beauty and taste of this dinner.In this activity, our dear volunteers in a group of four were in
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Two of Alefba Group volunteers joined our honored Chashni member in monthly program of dinner for Seattle’s homeless on Monday, August 24th. It should be noted that according to the Operation Nightwatch kitchen in order to observe safety during the epidemic of covid-19 disease, a very limited number of cooks are allowed to enter the kitchen, which
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Thanks to Chashni and Alefba Group’s volunteers for helping to prepare Seattle’s Homeless Dinner at the Operation Nightwatch‘s kitchen. A heavenly cooked dinner, visiting friends, and a successful group work marked a memorable evening for the group on July 27th. … Spaghetti and vegetables for vegan and vegetarian, chicken topped with mushroom sauce, scalloped potatoes,
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After a three month period of having to serve only cold sandwiches to homeless, cooking and serving warm food packages resumed at Operation Nightwatch kitchen in Seattle. On Monday June 23rd, a few of Chashni members and volunteers from Alefba Group teamed up, prepared and served spaghetti and chicken with salad and cookie on the side.
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On Tuesday June 2nd, members of Cahshni and volunteers of Alefba Group donated, prepared and delivered full meal of “Polo Gheyeme” with fruit and cookie on the side to frontline healthcare workers at Overlake hospital in Bellevue. Polo Gheymeh is a popular Persian dish made of meat, chickpeas and fried onion in tomato sauce served with
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On Monday, May 25th, three Alefba Group members put themselves and their hearts into handing out food packages to homeless of Seattle at the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization. Big thanks and high five to these wonderful volunteers. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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On Friday, May 22, the volunteers of Chashni from Alefba Group, prepared and distributed Loobia Polo and potato crust with fruit and salad on the side for the staff of the Eastside Swedish Hospital. In the photos, you can read the comments of the staff of the Swedish hospital in the cities of Issaquah and Renton
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On Saturday May 9th few members of Chashni prepared individual warm food packages for selfless frontline healthcare workers as well as elderly and residents around us who are affected by Covid-19’s Quarantine. This food was delivered to Frontliners at UW Hospital Northwest in Seattle, Hospital in Bellevue, as well as individuals In Norway Hill
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On Monday, April 27th, even during the Covid-19 quarantine and its limitations two of Chashni members continued their service to the homeless and senior residents of Seattle at the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization.They handed out near 100 packages of dinner. Kodus to Alfeba’s volunteers for coordinating and putting themselves there for our community. The
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On Monday, March 23rd, despite the limitation caused by the Corona virus pandemic, a group of Chashni members continued their service to the homeless and senior residents of Seattle. They used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare and serve about 150 complete dinner bags under the precautions recommended by health and food department. The Chashni committee of Alefba
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On Monday, February 24, a group of volunteers attended an event organized by the Chashni committee of Alefba in which they used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for about 100 homeless and seniors of Seattle. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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On Monday, January 27, a group of volunteers attended an event organized by the Chashni committee of Alefba in which they used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for about 100 homeless and seniors of Seattle. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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Alefba Group was originally formed to include a set of existing activities with track records; however, the Bylaws is designed such that new activities can be added to the organization over time. Two activities were proposed by a group of Alefba family members in March 2019, shortly after the formation of the organization. After 10
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On the second Sunday of January, Chashni members and guests gathered at Northlake Church in Kirkland to enjoy taste of their beautiful and delicious meals with the theme of Kotlet, Shami and Kookoo! The guests talked about ingredients and recipes and shared their cooking experience with each other in a question and answer part. At
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On Monday, December 23, a group of volunteers attended an event organized by the Chashni committee of Alefba in which they used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for about 100 homeless and seniors of Seattle. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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The first Thanksgiving party of Alefba took place on November 28th 2019 in Northlake church in Kirkland. About 60 of Alefba members, their families and friends attended this friendly gathering. The event was potluck with colorful and delicious food. Eating together at that beautiful night made a wonderful moment for attendees and Alefba memories. After dinner, some friends
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On Monday, November 25, a group of volunteers attended an event organized by the Chashni committee of Alefba in which they used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for about 100 homeless and seniors of Seattle. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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On the second Sunday of November, Chashni members and guests gathered at Northlake Church in Kirkland to enjoy taste of their beautiful and delicious meals with the Fall harvest! The guests talked about ingredients and recipes and shared their cooking experience with each other in a question and answer part. The program continued with a
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On Monday, October 28, a group of volunteers attended an event organized by the Chashni committee of Alefba in which they used the facility of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for about 100 homeless and seniors of Seattle. The Chashni committee of Alefba is committed to this great cause and this program repeats on the 4th
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On the second Sunday of September, Chashni members and guests gathered at Northlake Church in Kirkland to enjoy taste of their beautiful and delicious meals, in memory of wonderful moms’ kitchens! The guests talked about ingredients and recipes and shared their cooking experience with each other in a question and answer part. The program continued
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On Wednesday evening August 7th, a group of Chashni and Alefba members attended an event of Operation Nightwatch organization to prepare meals for homeless of Seattle. All those who attended this event and participated in preparing and serving meals for those in need, felt a sense of satisfaction and expressed interest in joining similar events in the
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On the second Sunday of June, Chashni members and guests gathered at Northlake Church in Kirkland to enjoy taste of their beautiful and delicious salads. The guests talked about ingredients and recipes and shared their cooking experience with each other in a question and answer part. As a new part of Chashni’s event, there was
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On the second Sunday of a beautiful May, Chashni members gathered at Northlake Church in Kirkland to celebrate the art of cooking and shared their favorite dishes with each other. The guests talked about ingredients and recipes and transferred their cooking experience to others in a question and answer part. A variety of foods, with
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Alefba Group was originally formed to include a set of existing activities with track records; however, the Bylaws is designed such that new activities can be added to the organization over time. Two activities were proposed by a group of Alefba family members, shortly after the formation of the organization: 1. Kherad Society: to organize
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