Welcome to the NYC Arabic Language and Culture Social Club!

We're a club of nearly 1000 internationally diverse members from all over the world who share a common interest in some aspect of 'Arab Culture',

whether it's Language, Music, Food, Dance, or Politics!

Neither all 'Arab' nor all Muslim - although many of us are - we come from Many different backgrounds and ethnicities.


Our club is Extremely Diverse, representing every continent and over 42 countries!

We come together to enjoy events at different places in and around NYC - to socialize, study sometimes, and, above all, Have FUN!

While many of us speak Arabic, some don't - but no such skills are necessary! (although we do occasionally have language-related events)


You don't have to own a car or drive (most events are accessible by bus, train, or foot power), + there's no special fee: Club Membership is 100% FREE!

SO, if you enjoy meeting people of other cultures, attending poetry readings, parties, movies, or dinners, practicing Arabic or just hangin' out, come join us!

Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman

Director, NYC Arabic Language & Culture Club

NYCArabicLanguageClub@gmail.com

BIO: http://wafin.com/articles.phtml'arttype=mom&mid=67

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CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

Arab Dance Traditions: a Roundtable Discussion with Live Demonstrations (FREE!)

FREE FILM SCREENING of 'Knowledge is the Beginning'

Concert: Music from the Fringes Festival: Feria De Sevilla

JoHa Returns! (mr'ra taniya. . .)

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop!

The Middle East & Middle Eastern American Center @ CUNY present 'Nostalgia and Memory'

World Fashion Gallery - an evening of Fashion, Networking, & Music for Progressive Muslim Professionals @ the W Hotel!

ar'raja 3la al-'Learn the Arabic Alphabet Workshop'!

Brooklyn Walking Tour of Atlantic Avenue!

al-modir as-Saghir's b-Day HAFLA!

DAM Palestinian Hip Hop Concert!

NIF New Generation's Friday Night Dinner with Sayed Kashua!

Bay Ridge Walking Tour!

AND OH, SO MUCH MORE!

READ SOME OF OUR MEMBERS' COMMENTS

"It's a great friendly atmosphere, all genuine people who share the same passion and interestes, very cozy and family like."


— Hosam Farrag (Apr 12, 2008)




"Everyone was very nice and sincerely interested in each other. I never felt like a stranger at any time during the meet up.
Even though we didn't know each other, it never seemed that way. I wish we could do this once a month. It was so much fun."


— Nahara (Feb 17, 2008)




"An excellent group! I'm so happy to be a part of it! I think the great vibe stems from the Amazing Moderator.

I've become so much more interested in the Arab world (and Arabic!) thanks to this group."


— Erick (Jan 15, 2008)




"It's always fun meeting up with folks who are interested in the Arabic language. There are people

with different levels of understanding Arabic Language and Culture, and everyone gets along just fine.

Awesome group of people, very genuine, colorful and never a dull moment. Come join us!"


— Dino Dxynez (Jan 9, 2008)




"This is a truly fun and spirited group . They put up with my sketchy post-Bahrain Arabic which for that I am most grateful!"

— Staci Strobl (Dec 9, 2007)




"Friendly, intelligent, welcoming people!"


— Rachelle (Dec 7, 2007)




"The Arabic Language and Culture Club is a lovely community full of gracious people."


— David Greene (Dec 1, 2007)

"It was so much fun meeting new people with the same hunger for culture and knowledge. What a great event at the UN!"

— Juliana (Nov 30, 2007)




"Lots of fun! Plenty of events with something for everyone."


— Stuart (Nov 12, 2007)




"Friendly people and relaxed FANTASTIC bellydancers!"


— Sara Ismail (Nov 10, 2007)




"A group of the most intelligent, fun and caring people in NYC."


— Wendy (Nov 9, 2007)




'What a great group of diverse, intelligent and exciting individuals!'


— Kimberly Shamey (June 23, 2007)




"This was a nice turnout of young Arab professionals and Americans interested in the Arabic language.

I had a really nice time and hated to leave."


— Priscilla (Awhak) Robinson (Apr 2, 2006)




"I had a really good time. The group is fun, social, spontaneous and very accommodating.

Even though every one had different backgrounds, it seemed like they all contributed to one goal:

Uniting in their appreciation for Middle Eastern Culture."


— Muna (Jan 6, 2006)




"It is a great group. The organizer is wonderful. He puts in a lot of time and effort to keep the group

motivated and interested, and is informed of a lot of great events around town in addition to help us learn Arabic."


— Jamile (Jul 13, 2005)