In June, Alif’s team of staff, instructors, and students embarked on a new and exciting adventure with the launch of Marhabtayn, our Domestic Summer Intensive Arabic Program. Envisioned as a unique, robust, and engaging program that fully meets the needs of today’s Arabic language students, Marhabtyan paired Cornell University’s Arabic curriculum with Natakallam’s Conversational Partners […]
8/31 – Deadline to apply for NNAAC Transformative Leaders Fellowship
Deadline to apply: August 31, 2021 Fellowship dates: September 2021 – June 2022 Hours per week: 16 Total stipend for 9 months: $3,500 Must be a current student (undergraduate junior/senior or graduate) or a recent graduate, local (Atlanta), AND identify as Arab American. Click here to apply! Alif Institute is honored to again have been […]
8/28 – Alif Community Day @ Atlanta United!
Atlanta United FC vs. Nashville SCSaturday, August 28th at 3:30 pmMercedes-Benz Stadium We are pleased to announce that we have purchased 150 group tickets for our Community Day at the Atlanta United game on Saturday, August 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Enjoy the excitement and fun of an Atlanta United game as a community! All tickets […]
Marhabtayn – One Week, Detroit Only Summer Arabic Cultural Program
Program Details We have a limited number of high school student scholarships, provided by Qatar Foundation International, covering everything except airfare. If you are a high school student interested in attending, please email info@alifinstitute.org for more details. To apply, please fill out the form below, click “ADD TO CART,” and then select the “PAY IN-PERSON” […]
Hikayat – Arab American Stories
“If you could press a button and hear your great grandparents telling their story, would you press the button?” Sign-up to share your story! Join our StoryCorps Community Page! Watch a video about how to tell your story! To honor Arab American heritage, Alif Institute and the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) launched […]
5/22 – Cooking Classes & Backgammon Tournament
Register for a Cooking Class or the Backgammon Tournament at our Spring Bazaar! Don’t wait until the last moment to register for these great activities taking place at our Spring Bazaar! Participants must be at least 13 years old. Spaces are limited and first come, first served. Have questions? Let’s talk! info@alifinstitute.org | 770-936-8770
Iftar Under the Stars Recap
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our Iftar Under the Stars such a magical evening! This was a huge effort of labor and love by many people to bring this program to life, volunteers, performers, board members and staff. An organization is as strong as its supporters and Alif institute is no exception. […]
Celebrating Two Distinguished Arab American Lives: Mary Zumot and Paulette Hatoun
In January, we were all saddened to hear of the passing of two Arab American women who left their marks on the Atlanta Arab American community, Dr. Mary Zumot and Mrs. Paulette Hatoun. In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we look back to the foundation of our community to celebrate the lives of these […]
Annual April Membership Drive
Your membership drives our mission! It’s easy to help us share the beauty of Arab cultures… Join the Alif family today! In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, please show your support of Arab cultures by signing-up or renewing your Alif membership. Alif relies upon your tax-deductible membership to fuel our programs, reach more […]
Spring Arabic Cooking Series
Join us this spring for some cooking fun!Classes will be held in-person at Alif Institute.Masks and social distancing are required. Saturdays, February – May Cost per class:$30 per person/$25 for membersCouples/pairs (sharing one spot) – $50 / $45 for membersSign up for three classes and receive a free country mug! Click Here to Register for […]