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About us Hyatt Magazine is a free social and cultural magazine which features events and entertainment, lifestyle, business data, leisure, and lore. “Hyatt” in the Arabic language means “life” and our magazine doesn’t shy away from the average life we live and the types of subjects that must be addressed on a day-to-day basis. The magazine’s events and news target the heavy populated Arab community in Chicago and suburbs. Hyatt Magazine is published monthly to promote communication on various topics in an informative and positive manner, and it’s distributed throughout the area by direct mailing and other channels (Retail Locations, Medical Offices, Salons, Restaurants, and more). You’ll find our magazine enlightening and interesting as the articles are written by people like you - who care about the community and contribute immensely to its growth for generations to come. We welcome you to submit your articles and photos for potential publishing!

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This glossy monthly magazine published by Flash Media offers several major subjects that will interest many readers. Hyatt Magazine Info: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2248 Bridgeview, IL 60455 Phone #: (708) 529-1222 Email: info@hyattmag.com Website: www.hyattmag.com Graphic & Printed By: Black Diamonds Published by: Flash Media Disclaimer No portion of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced, or republished without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Hyatt Magazine are those of the authors or columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or its publisher, Flash Media, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. All articles submitted will become solely owned by Hyatt Magazine. We reserve the right to update, change, or reject any article or material. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement. For any submissions, comments, concerns or question, please email us at info@hyattmag.com

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NAAP’s Event NAAP’s Vision Collective Advancement. A prosperous and influential Arab-American community connected through our national network. NAAP Mission To connect, mobilize and empower our people. Goals to Propel Us Forward It is how we achieve our vision - through the execution of our 5 goals - that helps us appeal to members with varying interests and backgrounds across our community. Channeling member passions into 1. Promote professional networking and sothe implementation of these 5 goals enables memcial interaction among Arab-American and Arab probers, organization and community to better realize fessionals in the US and abroad. potential: 2. Educate both the Arab-American and nonArab communities about Arab culture, identity, and concerns. 3. Advance the Arab-American community by empowering, protecting and promoting its political causes and interests in the US and abroad within all levels of society. 4. Support the Arab student movement in the United States. 5. Serve society through volunteerism and community service efforts. To know more about NAAP visit: www.naaponline.org

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Easter Easter: The High Point of the Christian Calendar. By Father Malek Rihani On April 16th, Christians throughout the world (nearly two and a half billion) will greet one another with traditional Easter greeting: “Christ is Risen… Truly He is Risen” [Al-Maseeh Qaam… Haqqan Qaam]. Easter (Pascha or Eid El Fiseh) is the high point and the highlight of the Christian calendar. It comes after 48 days of preparation: A period of discipline (known as Great Lent) where we rearrange our priorities away from the earthly and towards the heavenly: We reduce the quantity and quality of food (abstaining from meat and dairy products as well as alcohol), and we minimize all forms of entertainment (for example, no weddings or engagements are allowed during Great Lent); and we focus instead on a life of prayer and giving of our time and resources to care for those in need. We take a spiritual walk alongside Jesus Christ, as He carried His cross on the roads of Jerusalem, and where the Jews and the Romans humiliated Him, tortured Him, and finally hung Him on a cross to be executed like a hardened criminal. How Jesus Christ responded to His torturers is the model by which all of us Christians are expected to react to those who hurt us: While He was dying on the cross, even though He had the power and authority to destroy His enemies, Jesus instead looked up to heaven and spoke these renowned words: “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they’re doing” (Luke 23:34). So as we carry our own cross in life, and when we are dealt pain, suffering and injustice, we must likewise have the courage to forgive, rather than seek vengeance and destruction. Christians are expected to take a leadership role in preventing these vicious cycles of evil. We must be determined to make conditions, and not allow ourselves to be victims of them.

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Three days after Christ freely accepted this physical and emotional humiliation and a painful death, He victoriously and triumphantly rose from the dead, capping a three-year ministry, filled with many miracles such as healing the sick, calming the storms and raising the dead. But more importantly Jesus Christ delivered His message of building treasures in heaven rather than on earth, treasures like forgiveness, sacrificial love, pursuit of holiness and leading the world in advancing respect and goodwill for all of mankind. The secular world may remember Easter for its bunny, spring time, and special discounts at its favorite mall. We Christians however, must honor Easter as the day that death has been destroyed and evil has been conquered. Christians hold memorial services precisely because we believe that not even death can separate us from our loved ones; and the highest expression of our love for others is to pray for them, whether they’re alive on earth or in the eternal glory of the heavens. By defeating the evil of death, Christ has replaced it with a life of hope. So on those days when we feel beaten down, betrayed and unfairly treated by a cruel world, we can rest assured that our mighty and all powerful God will never abandon us. Through patience and strengthening of our faith, we must trust that good will always overcome evil; and on God’s time, we will prevail. Because some Christians follow the traditional Julian calendar, while others follow the more modern Gregorian calendar, Easter can fall on different Sundays for these groups. But thankfully this year Easter will fall on the same Sunday for all Christians. This brings us great joy, as we’re all able to fast, pray and celebrate together on the same timeline. This is especially important as our brothers and sisters in occupied Palestine can celebrate hand-in-hand at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the site where Jesus Christ was buried and had resurrected. And as Christ destroyed death, we pray that He likewise will destroy all the hatred and violence in the Holy Land, so that our people who have been dealt the injustice, humiliation and pain of a brutal and inhumane occupation, can finally celebrate their own resurrection and freedom so that people of all faiths can enjoy their God-given right for peace, serenity and goodwill to all. Wishing all of our beloved readers and their families a very happy, glorious and blessed Easter.

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Team Palestine’s Event On Feb. 10, 2017 Team Palestine held an event. Little abour team Palestine: “We are Team Palestine for PCRF. A group of dedicated runners participating in various events for the ultimate goal of raising money for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund was established in 1991 by concerned people in the U.S. to address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian youths in the Middle East. Running for PCRF, as you may know, helps thousands of children in the Middle East who are in need of medical attention that is not available to them in their homeland. Team Palestine is a unique way to not only raise money, but to help provide sick and injured children with the specialized medical care they desperately need. We run various events across the Chicagoland area including the Shamrock Shuffle, The Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and First Midwest Bank Half Marathon to name a few. As a team, we believe “Every Mile Saves a Child”- www. teampalestine.com

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On Feb. 25, 2017 The Prayer Center of Orland Park Mosque held their annual dinner. Their Mission: “To build an Islamic Community and facilitate the needs of a rapidly growing Muslim population in the Orland Park area and surrounding suburbs. To provide a place to worship freely and comfortably, utilizing all avenues of outreach, while providing an Islamic environment to the current and future generations. Lastly, to build bridges of peace and understanding with non-Muslims by illustrating the true loving image of our Islamic faith.” -www.orlandparkprayer.org

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On March 4th, 2017, SCN held a workshop/job fair for Syrian refugees. Little about SCN: “The Syrian Community Network (SCN) was established by a diverse team of community members with intentions to aid and to assist in easing the resettlement of Syrian refugees. SCN is prepared and organized to support the anticipated influx of Syrian refugees scheduled for resettlement in the Chicagoland area. SCN is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that will supplement efforts on helping the refugees adjust to their new home. What distinguishes SCN from other organizations is that it wants to facilitate building the bridge for mutual support between the newly arrived Syrian refugees with local Chicago communities

The following are SCN goals: 1. To partner with refugee resettlement agencies in providing support to the newly-arrived Syrian refugees 2. To connect refugees with appropriate services and community resources available 3. To foster a relationship between the Syrian refugees and the larger Chicago community 4. To establish cultural competency for staff working with Syrian refugees as well as for Syrians who need to learn about their new culture in the US.” www.syriancommunitynetwork.org Advertisement

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AQSA School’s event On March 4th, 2017, AQSA School held their 31st Annual Gala Anniversary.

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Advertisement “Aqsa School is a community made up of board members, parents, students, staff, and community members who are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education in an Islamic environment which is safe, orderly, and well-equipped to serve the needs of students from pre-school through high school with grades six through twelve being exclusively for girls. Aqsa takes a “whole child” approach by providing a school climate that constantly stimulates intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth guided by Islamic teaching and excellence in instruction. Each student is encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility for herself and others.” - www.aqsa.edu

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SAMS’s Event On March 4th, 2017 SAMS Midwest Chapter held their 13th Annual Gala, “The SAMS Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, medical and humanitarian relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria, in neighboring countries, and beyond to alleviate suffering and save lives. SAMS works to serve the medical needs of millions of Syrians, support doctors and medical professionals, and rebuild healthcare. SAMS organizes medical missions, provides professional and educational trainings to Syrian physicians, and delivers medicine and medical supplies to hospitals and vulnerable families in Syria.” - www.sams-usa.net

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On Feb. 24, 2017, Dr. Seif Da’na is professor at Wisconsin university attended Al Nahda Center event to analyze president Trump politics and the effect on minorities and Muslims in U.S.A discussion.

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ANERA’s Event On March 4th, 2017, ANERA held a comedy night,. featured a special performance by Egyptian-American comedian Ahmed Ahmed. ANERA’s director of development, Hani Almadhoun, spoke about the current refugee crisis in Lebanon and conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, with an emphasis on the positive impact ANERA supporters have through our projects on the ground.

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