Latest News and Announcements
8/11: Open House
Learn more about Alif classes and programs for adults and children! Meet our instructors and Register for classes! Nine different classes ranging from introductory to elementary
9/8 : Movie & Dinner Night
Movie & Dinner: The Exodus & the Odyssey Saturday, September 8, 2018 Dinner @ 6:30 PM Film @ 7:00 PM Click here to RSVP for
8/25: The Art of Arabic Cooking
Saturday, August 25, 2018 12:30—2:30 PM Per Class: $25/ $22 for members MENU: Kosa Mehshi – Stuffed zucchini, Middle Eastern style! In this recipe, the humble
7/14: The Art of Arabic Cooking
Saturday, July 14, 2018 12:30—2:30 PM Per Class: $25/ $22 for members MENU: Falafel –Falafel, are patties made of ground chickpeas that have been soaked
Job Opening: Executive Director
Apply Now! Dear Alif community, As we open the search for the next Executive Director of Alif Institute, we are asking for your help to
5/31: Summer Dabkeh Classes for Adult
Learn how to dance one of the most traditional and cherished dance in the Arab World: The Dabkeh. It’s combines circle dance and line dancing and is
6/23: The Art of Arabic Cooking
Saturday, June 23, 201812:30—2:30 PMPer Class: $25/ $22 for members MENU:Sfiha – Sfiha Pastry famously known as ‘Arab Pizza’, originated from the Arabian Peninsula and Levant. Traditional
6/2: Iftar@Alif
Iftar@Alif Saturday, June 2, 2018 8 PM – 11 PM 8:00 PM – Gathering 8:30 PM – Program begins 8:45 PM/Sundown – Dinner (Three courses,
6/4- 6/8 and 6/11-6/15: Summer Camp 2018
Immerse your children in Arab culture as they enjoy fun activities! Enroll your 3-12 years old children in our amazing Camp, that includes: Field trips
3/31: Magazine Launch + Poetry Reading with Mohammed El-Kurd
Saturday, March 31, 20186:30 pm – 8:30 pmFree & open to the public Free dinner will be provided. PLEASE RSVP to info@alifinstitute.org by 3/30/18 to
3/17: Tarab Night
March’s Feature Event is Tarab Night! Come and enjoy some hot, live music, great food, and a cool atmosphere! Saturday, March 17, 2018 8 PM—1
3/10: Children’s Book Reading with Author Nayera Salam
Author Nayera Salam will read her new book,Woodland Fairies: Helping and Having Fun, use Arabic vocabulary to explain and ask the children questions. Bring your children