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In Memoriam Vello Ederma
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...
Beekeeping on Gooseberry Farm
World 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"...
In Memoriam Karl Kalju Raadik
Karl Kalju Raadik, a renowned plastics engineer who contributed to the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2023, at the age of 94. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends, who cherished him dearly. Born on August 2nd, 1928, in Viljandi, Estonia, Karl...
THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY: An Essay Contest for Middle and High School Students
Sponsored by the Los Angeles Estonian Society Topic: The Importance of Community Tell us your thoughts about community. Put your thoughts in an Estonian context. Estonians are familiar with many communities, ranging from family to social and political groups. Some communities have fixed boundaries. There are other communities that have...
San Francisco Estonians Celebrate Estonian Independence Day 105
On February 25th, San Francisco Estonians celebrated the 105th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia at the San Francisco Latvian House. Actor Sepo Seeman provided entertainment to a full house. Korp!Vironia USA and Mai-Liis Bartling (San Francisco Estonian Society) were awarded certificates of appreciation from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign...
Washington Estonian School Celebrates Estonia’s 105th Birthday
On Saturday, February 25th, children and parents of the Washington Estonian School gathered at the Latvian Church in Rockville to start their school day together. However, this particular school day was much more festive, as the previous day had been the birthday of the Republic of Estonia. As is customary...
Estonian Architect in Boston Wins BAUA Pavilion Competition
BAUA (Baltic Architects Unions Association) announces the Baltic pavilion design competition for UIA World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen winners. The work "Parallel Worlds" by Boston-based Estonian architect Karl Pops was selected as the best project. The competition for the architectural concept of the BAUA pavilion, which will be exhibited...
A Film with Finger Foods (Video ja võileib)
The Connecticut Estonian Society’s annual film event occurred on Saturday, January 28th. This year’s film, “Eia Jõulud Tondikakul” (Eia’s Christmas at Phantom Owl), was an emotionally uplifting family story set in a beautifully forested area of Estonia. The cinematography was outstanding, fully capturing the natural beauty of the forest and...
Estonian Jane Susi Awarded the Gill Jacot-Guillarmod Award
The Public Engagement Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Jane Susi, was presented with the Gill Jacot-Guillarmod Award by the Lois Roth Foundation and the U.S. Department of State for her outstanding contributions in educational and cultural diplomacy. “During her years at the Embassy, Jane has helped participants thrive...
Echoes of Estonia – Reflections on the “Back to Our Roots” Youth Exchange in Estonia
Tere kõigile! My name is Liam Kivirist and I recently became a member of the Chicago Eesti Maja, but my grandparents (Aelita and Valdek Kivirist) were long-time members when they were living in Glenview. I grew up in an Estonian-American household and during the COVID pandemic, I took an interest...
Vaba Eesti Sõna is an Estonian expatriate weekly newspaper with a national readership, founded in 1949 and published in New York City by the Nordic Press.
