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Group photo in front of our monument at the Estonian Cultural Garden in Cleveland.  Photos by Toomas Tubalkain Cleveland Estonians celebrated Võidupüha and Jaanipäev at the Estonian Cultural Garden. A beautiful Sunday afternoon for our commemoration.   Toomas Tubalkain was the emcee for this event, his opening remarks included:Victory Day...

Join us for a talk by art historian Heie Treier, PhD, about Louis Kahn and Estonia at The Center for Architecture and Design Philadelphia. The lecture is based on the current photography exhibition From Island To Island: The Creative Journey of Louis Kahn by Arne Maasik. Thursday, June 27, 2019...

Harry Klepp Our family is investigating the feasibility of creating an Estonian community for active retirees and seniors on our Dad’s beautiful 15 acre property in Pleasant Valley, NY.  We are looking for active retirees, seniors and their families/relatives, who may be interested in living there, as well as property...

Washington saw several events last week that bring to mind the history of the Baltics and other countries with tragic and difficult pasts. The Estonian American National Counci was represented by its Washington, DC Director Karin Shuey. One of EANC’s Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) partners, the Ukrainian Congress...

Lembit Uno Lilleleht, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, June 6th, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Lembit, also known as “Vanaisa” to his grandchildren, was born in Pärnu, Estonia, on March 9th, 1930, to Paul and Juuli (Jensen) Lilienblatt (in 1935, the family name was changed to Lilleleht). While his father was fighting...

Minu arm does not mean "my arm" (with which to latch onto your arm); it's short for armastus (love). Its sound is a bit less harsh than the Finnish equivalent rakkaus, but who says love is always gentle and sweet? Armastus jätab tihti armi – love often leaves a scar....

Saare Vikat, meie New Yorgi rahvatantsurühm, on viimastel aastatel puudutanud palju inimesi meie kogukonnast. Soovin oma vaatenurgast Teile meie lugu esitada. Kuigi olen proovinud parimas kirjakeeles seda esile tuua, eks leidub mõni viga. Palun andestust nende eksimuste ja eelarvamuste eest, mida oleks võinud paremini esitada. Neljaosalises sarjas on siin kolmas...

Organized by: Seiklejate VennaskondDates of activities:1st exchange:19. - 30.08.20192nd exchange:6. - 17.10.2019 Description:Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-26 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.  ...

Saare Vikat, meie New Yorgi rahvatantsurühm, on viimastel aastatel puudutanud palju inimesi meie kogukonnast. Soovin oma vaatenurgast Teile meie lugu esitada. Kuigi olen proovinud parimas kirjakeeles seda esile tuua, eks leidub mõni viga. Palun andestust nende eksimuste ja eelarvamuste eest, mida oleks võinud paremini esitada. Neljaosalises sarjas on siin esimene...

AABS is pleased to announce that Liisi Esse has accepted the position of AABS Administrative Executive Director. She will assume office on August 1, 2019, following a 4-month transition period when she and Amanda Swain, the outgoing AABS Administrative Executive Director, jointly serve as AEDs. Liisi Esse will serve as...