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Alefba Group is hosting a series of programs to support Woman, Life, Freedom; the twelfth program will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 7 to 9 PM at the Pardis Center.
Woman, Life, Freedom Initiative – Program 12 Read More »
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.
Chashni: Homeless Dinner Preparation – December 2022 Read More »
With the efforts of Alefba Group, on December 21st (Winter Solstice), the Seattle Great Wheel lit up with the colors of the Iranian flag in support of Woman, Life, Freedom (WLF).
Seattle Great Wheel Light Up! Read More »
With the efforts of Alefba Group, on December 21st (Winter Solstice), the Seattle Great Wheel will light up with the colors of the Iranian flag in support of Woman, Life, Freedom (WLF).
Woman, Life, Freedom Initiative – Seattle Great Wheel Read More »
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.
Chashni: Homeless Dinner Preparation – November 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group invites the elderly and seniors to gatherings every Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the Pardis Center.
Senior Tuesdays – Pardis Center Read More »
The Seattle Iranian Choir performed at the Seattle Peace Chorus Concert “Be The Change” in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising of the Iranian people on November 19 and 20, 2023.
Seattle Iranian Choir: Seattle Peace Chorus – “Be The Change” Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 581 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 581 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Alefba Group‘s Radio Iranshahr hosted an event in the honor of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 4, at 3 – 6 PM at the Pardis Center. Local vendors participated in the Spring Marketplace to display their products.
Health Seminar: Mental Health Gathering – WLF Read More »
Alefba Group is hosting a series of programs to support Woman, Life, Freedom; a special mental health program will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 7 to 9 PM at the Pardis Center.
Woman, Life, Freedom Initiative – Mental Health Gathering Read More »
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.
Chashni: Homeless Dinner Preparation – October 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group‘s Seattle Iranian Choir sang “I am a Woman!” in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom (WLF) initiative. The song originally belongs to Rana Mansour.
Seattle Iranian Choir: “I am a Woman!” Read More »
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.
Chashni: Homeless Dinner Preparation – September 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group hosted its fourth Annual Kankosh Seminar on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
Kankosh: Annual Seminar 2022 Read More »
Due to the recent events going on in Iran, the Mehregan Gathering has been cancelled.
Cancelled: Mehregan Gathering Read More »
In the beginning of a new season of Alefba activities, Kankosh Discussion Group, beginning in October, will continue with its two branches.
Kankosh Discussion Group – New Season Read More »
Alefba Group invites caregivers to its in-person coffee shop meet-and-greet on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4 PM.
Caregivers – Monthly Coffee Shop Meet Read More »
Prior to the beginning of the 3rd series of Shahnameh Classes, Alefba Group will be hosting a surprise Shahnameh Story Session on September 23, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
Shahnameh Story Session – Surprise! Read More »
Alefba Group is back with a new season of Weekly Game Nights every Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the Pardis Center.
Alefba Group hosted its monthly, virtual talk for caregivers on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 6 PM (PDT).
Caregivers – Virtual Talk September 2022 Read More »
On September 8th, Alefba Group invited all those who volunteered for the organization in the past year, thanking them for their time and effort.
Special Meeting / Volunteer Appreciation Read More »
The Forth Book of the picture book series “The Stories of Shahnameh” for children, written by Mr. Afshin Sepehri, was published by Alefba Publications.
The Forth Book of The Stories of Shahnameh for Children is Published! Read More »
Alefba Group has created an annual calendar to which the Iranian community can refer to in order to learn about our large events.
Alefba’s Large Events Calendar Read More »
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation August 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group held Weekly Summer Picnics every Sunday from July 10th through August 21st at the Juanita Beach Park.
Weekly Summer Picnics Read More »
Kherad Society held its virtual talk, hosted by Dr. Rana Amini, on August 10th and its in-person coffee shop meet-and-greet on August 21st.
Caregivers Support – August Events Read More »
We would like to thank Alefba’s Youth Group for volunteering in Dr. Iraj Khademi’s memorial on August 18, 2022.
Youth Group Volunteership Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 579 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 579 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 578 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 578 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 577 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 577 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Kankosh hosted its Movie Night on Monday, August 1st at the Pardis Center. The selected movie was “I Want To Dance,” directed by Bahman Farmanara.
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation July 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group held its Tirgan Celebration on Sunday, July 10th. This joyful event was the first of the Weekly Summer Picnics.
Tirgan Celebration Read More »
Kankosh successfully hosted its Movie Night on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
The 14th health seminar of the Health and Wellness Committee was successfully held on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 8 PM (PDT) on “Immigration Challenges and Family Problems, Divorce” by Hassan Ghorbani, Mental Health Consultant.
Health and Wellness – Immigration Challenges and Family Problems: Divorce Read More »
On June 25th, Alefba Group was present at the 16th Seattle Iranian Festival, organized by the Iranian American Community Alliance (IACA), in the Seattle Center.
Alefba’s Presence at the 16th Seattle Iranian Festival Read More »
Alefba Group’s Weekly Summer Picnics will be held every Sunday from 6 PM at the Juanita Beach Park, from July 10th through August 21st.
Weekly Summer Picnics Read More »
Alefba Group successfully hosted its Zumba classes on Saturdays from 2 to 3 PM at the Pardis Center in the month of May.
Alefba Group successfully held its Game Nights every Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM at the Pardis Center.
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation June 2022 Read More »
Alefba’s Kherad Society has been successfully holding weekly, hybrid English Classes for Adults and Seniors at the Pardis Center and via Zoom.
English Classes for Adults and Seniors Read More »
Kankosh successfully hosted its second Movie Night on Monday, June 6th, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
Chashni successfully hosted its recipe-sharing event on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Pardis Center.
Chashni – Recipe-Sharing Read More »
Alefba Group is proud to announce another successful attendance at the Annual Folklife Festival on May 30, 2022 at the Seattle Center.
Folklife Festival 2022 Read More »
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation May 2022 Read More »
Alefba‘s Kankosh Committee successfully hosted its second Science and Pseudoscience seminar on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:30 PM PDT.
The Second Seminar by Kankosh Book Club on Science and Pseudoscience Read More »
Alefba Group successfully held its one-day Woodburning / Pyrography workshop, instructed by Saman Shojaei and in cooperation with Peyvand Artists Group, on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
One-Day Woodburning / Pyrography Workshop Read More »
Alefba Group will be hosting Zumba classes every Saturday from 2 to 3 PM at the Pardis Center.
Alefba Group is hosting a one-day Woodburning / Pyrography workshop, instructed by Saman Shojaei and in cooperation with Peyvand Artists Group.
One-Day Woodburning / Pyrography Workshop Read More »
Alefba Group is hosting a two-day Raised Stencil Design workshop, instructed by Saman Shojaei and in cooperation with Peyvand Artists Group.
Two-Day Raised Stencil Design Workshop Read More »
The third book of the picture book series “The Stories of Shahnameh” for children written by Mr. Afshin Sepehri, a researcher of Shahnameh and publisher of the audio book collection “The stories of Shahnameh”, is published by Alefba Publications.
The Third Book of The Stories of Shahnameh for Children is Published! Read More »
Alefba’s Kankosh Committee, in collaboration with the Sharif University of Technology Association (SUTA), hosted a Succession seminar on April 30, 2022, at 7:30 PM PST.
The Succession Seminar – Kankosh and SUTA Read More »
Kankosh Committee hosted the third series of Book Club.
Book Club New Series by Kankosh Read More »
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation April 2022 Read More »
Kankosh Committee hosted a hybrid seminar about Science and Pseudoscience on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30 PM PST.
The First Seminar by Kankosh Book Club on Science and Pseudoscience Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 576 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 576 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Click here to listen to Program 575 of Radio Iranshahr!
Program 575 of Radio Iranshahr has been Released! Read More »
Marjan Komasi taught auction winners how to make a delicious Apple Cake on April 8, 2022.
Chashni – Auction Pastry Class Read More »
Alefba Group successfully hosted Game Nights every Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM and Potluck Lunches every Saturday from 1 to 4 PM at the newly established Pardis Center.
Game Nights and Potluck Lunches Read More »
Kherad Society has been successfully holding English Classes for adults and seniors at the Pardis Center every Saturday from 2 to 3 PM.
English Classes for Adults and Seniors Read More »
The Sixth Issue of the Health Bulletin was published by the Health Committee and mailed to the Alefba’s audience.
6th Health Bulletin is published! Read More »
Alefba Group published the second issue of its new magazine called “Iranshahr”. This socio-cultural publication, which includes content on a variety of topics including historical, social, economic, literary, humor and memoir, is available online through Alefba’s new content website called Alef. A group of passionate members of the Alefba has contributed to the writing, editing,
Alefba Published the Second Issue of its New Socio-Cultural Magazine Named Iranshahr Read More »
The second series of the Kankosh committee Book Club will begin on Thursday, April 14th, 2022.
Book Club New Series by Kankosh Read More »
Alefba’s Kankosh Committee, in collaboration with the Sharif University of Technology Association (SUTA), will be hosting a seminar on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
The Succession Seminar by SUTA and Alefba-Kankosh Read More »
Alefba’s Afghan Support committee prepared Nowruz Gifts for 80 newly-immigrated Afghan families using the COVID Outreach and Engagement Fund Project (COE) funding.
Alefba Greets New Afghan Immigrants with Nowruz Gifts Read More »
Alefba’s Afghan Support committee volunteers prepared Nowruz Gifts for 80 newly-immigrated Afghan families using funding from the COVID Outreach and Engagement Fund Project (COE).
Alefba Greets New Afghan Immigrants with Nowruz Gifts Read More »
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation March 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group hosted its Nowruz Gathering at the Pardis Center on Saturday, March 26th.
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.
Chashni – Homeless Dinner Preparation February 2022 Read More »
Alefba Group hosted an event in the honor of Women’s Day on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Pardis Center.
Women’s Day and Spring Bazaar Read More »
On February 26, 2022, Alefba Group introduced the winners of the Pardis Design Competition at the Pardis Center Open House event.
Pardis Center – Design Contest Winners Announcement Read More »
Pardis Center’s grand opening was held on February 26, 2022, with many members of our community attending this event.
Pardis Center – Open House Read More »
Alefba Group‘s Pardis Center Fundraising Event was held on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The purpose of this event was to celebrate the establishment of the Pardis Center and ask for financial support from the community.
Fundraising Dinner Party Read More »
The Youth Committee of Alefba presented an online event to help high school students learn more about the field of Bioengineering.
Introducing University Majors: Bioengineering Read More »
Alefba Group, an Iranian non-profit organization in the State of Washington state is hiring a Program Coordinator to help with its initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hiring Announcement for a “Part-Time Program Coordinator” Position Read More »
Alefba Group is hosting an event in the honor of Women’s Day on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 3-6 PM PST at the Pardis Center.
Women’s Day and Spring Bazaar Read More »
Kherad Society will hold the fourth in-person gathering for the caregivers in February 2022. The date and time will be announced on Alefba Group’s social media.
Caregivers Support – February Event Read More »
Join us to be introduced to the winning designs of the Pardis Design Contest! Alefba Group will be announcing the winners of the Pardis Design Competition at the Pardis Center Open House event on Saturday, February 26, 2022 (3-6 pm).
Pardis Center – Design Contest Winners Announcement Read More »
Alefba Group invites you to join the Pardis Center’s Fundraising Event on Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 7:30 – 10:00 PM. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the establishment of the Pardis Center and ask for financial support from the community.
Fundraising Dinner Party Read More »
The Seattle Iranian Choir will perform Persian songs at the “FIUTS” festival on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 7 – 10 PM (PST), at the University of Washington. The Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FIUTS) CulturalFest is an annual event honoring the diversity and vitality of the student community.
Cultural Fest Performance Showcase 2022 Read More »
The Third Annual General Meeting of Alefba Group took place on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 7:00 PM (PST) with Alefba members and anyone interested participated in this virtual meeting.
Annual General Meeting 2022 Read More »
The first reminiscence of the Kankosh Committee will take place on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 8 PM (PST). In this session, participants will share their personal memories related to the three selected topics of “Travel”, “Public Transportations”, and “Shenanigans”. Abstract for Home Page
Kankosh Personal Storytelling and Reminiscence Sessions Read More »
The 2nd series of the Kankosh committee Book Club began on Thursday, January 27, 2022. These meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 7 to 9 PM PST hybrid (in-person and online).
Book Club New Series by Kankosh Read More »
Alefba Group is proud to announce the establishment of the Pardis Center. This space, rented by Alefba Group, is the first Iranian Center in the State of Washington. This center will serve as a place for Alefba’s cultural, educational, and social purposes, as well as a gathering space for the greater Iranian community.
Pardis Center – Open House Read More »
Kherad Society held the 4th gathering for the caregivers on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, virtually.
Caregivers Support – January Event Read More »
Sadeh festival was celebrated on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 5:00 – 7:00 PM PST in Grass Lawn Park in Redmond with the presence of many members of Iranian community.
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.
Chashni: Preparing Dinner for Homeless – January 2022 Read More »
The Youth Committee of Alefba presented an online event to help high school students learn more about the field of Economics. Professor Erin Vernon presented an overview of the field of Economics and the wide range of career and educational opportunities in this field. This program was in English and high school students and their
Introducing University Majors: Economics Read More »
Kherad Society continued its weekly virtual event in January.
Kherad Society’s Weekly Virtual Events Read More »
Alefba Group has published the first issue of its new magazine called “Iranshahr”. This socio-cultural publication, which includes content on a variety of topics including historical, social, economic, literary, humor and memoir, is available online through Alefba’s new content website called Alef. A group of passionate members of the Alefba has contributed to the writing,
Alefba Publishes A New Socio-Cultural Magazine Named Iranshahr Read More »
Aleba Group introduces a new website. This website, which complements the main Alefba website and is accessible by adding alef to the end of its address (https://alefbagroup.org/alef), contains a collection of articles, videos, and other types of content produced by the Alefba Group and its committees over time.
Alefba’s New Content Website Read More »
The Third Annual General Meeting of Alefba Group takes place on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 7:00 PM PST. Alefba members and everyone interested can participate in this virtual meeting.
Annual General Meeting 2022 Read More »
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.
Chashni: Preparing Dinner for Homeless – December 2021 Read More »
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
Chashni Food Trivia Read More »
On the occasion of the Yalda Night Celebration, the Seattle Iranian Choir with collaboration of Seattle Persian School produced a new video titled “Yalda” which was shown at the Payvand Organization Yalda celebration.
Yalda – Joint Video of Seattle Iranian Choir and Seattle Persian School Read More »
Kherad Society held the third in-person gathering for the caregivers on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Caregivers Support – December Event Read More »
The Youth Committee of Alefba presented an online event to help high school students learn more about the field of Computing. This program was in English high school students and their families attended.
Introducing University Majors: Computer Science Read More »
Kherad Society continued its weekly virtual event in December.
Kherad Society’s Weekly Virtual Events Read More »
