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August 22, 1934 – May 11, 2023 Vello Ederma, 88, of Springfield, Virginia passed away on May 11, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. Vello was born on August 22, 1934, in Rakvere, Estonia to John (Juhan Hillar) and Klara (n. Vorteil) Ederma. He along with his parents and...
Read moreKarl Altau, JBANC In his May 12 article for Foreign Policy magazine, “NATO’s Got a New Backbone,” House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) argues that “It’s time for the United States to prioritize members of the alliance that understand the Russian threat and are taking it seriously.” Rogers...
Read moreKultuuripäevad, which offered a weekend of Estonian cultural activities in NYC, culminated this year with the Pööriöö Ball on April 15th. It was an unforgettable night spent celebrating Estonian culture, community, and tradition. The Bohemian National Hall, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was transformed into a beautifully...
Read more"A TALK with the Ambassador: View from Estonia, and an EANC TOWNHALL: What is the Future of ESTO festivals?" The Estonian American National Council (EANC) announced this week that Estonian Ambassador to the United States Kristjan Prikk will be featured as the keynote speaker at its virtual forum on Friday,...
Read moreWorld Bee Day is observed on May 20th each year to highlight the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. I was invited by Mare and Richard Olsen to spend a breezy, beautiful Sunday afternoon at their "Gooseberry Farm" – or "Tikerberi talu"...
Read moreThe grant from the Foundation of Estonian Arts and Letters (FEAL) supports the creative work of a young artist who is of Estonian heritage and a resident of the USA. In 2023, the FEAL will award one grant of $1,000. The application deadline is June 1, 2023. Requirements for applicants:...
Read moreAnneli Tammik Jewelery (annelitammik.com) is participating at the MAD About Jewelry event at the MAD | Museum of Arts and Design’s annual benefit sale of contemporary jewelry. This week until Saturday, April 29, Anneli Tammik and 49 other internationally acclaimed jewelry artists are present at the MAD Museum on Columbus...
Read moreHelga Merits, the well-known Dutch-Estonian filmmaker will be attending the Estonian Cultural Days in New York City, and speaking about her current project, The Paradox of Seabrook Farms, at the Sunday brunch held at Restaurant Ungru (Estonian House) on Sunday, April 16, 11:00am - 1:00 pm. Helga will then travel...
Read moreAmbassador Kristjan Prikk joined other Baltic ambassadors at a lively panel discussion at the WorldBoston special event, "The State of the State Department & Baltic Security, " held at the Boston Public Library on Monday evening, April 3. The event was open to the public and nearly 300 people filled...
Read moreDear Friends! Be a part of the community and help us collect our New York Estonian community memoirs. We are looking for volunteers to collect and preserve meaningful memoirs of active Estonians around the New York area related to the Estonian House. Excellent communication and listening skills are preferred. This...
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