Promoting and Preserving Hellenic Culture and Heritage in the Garden State and Beyond
Hellenic Federation of New Jersey
2024 Cultural Events and Lectures
Lectures, presentations, and musical events that focus on Greek culture help to inform attendees of traditions and customs and assist in reinforcing our shared community values. Without common cultural ties, we will not be able to celebrate together all those things that make us Hellenes. Our society, our culture, the Omogeneia is who and what we are.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Dr. Tom Papademetriou
Lecture at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Conquest and Catastrophe: The Fall of Byzantine Constantinople to the Ottomans, May 29, 1453 “Explore the dramatic conclusion of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottomans. Learn about the relentless siege, the valiant defense, and the tragic fall of Constantinople. Delve into the aftermath as Byzantium crumbled and the Ottomans built a new empire on its ruins.” Presented by Archon Didaskalos Tou Genous Tom Papademetriou, Ph.D. Professor of Greek HistoryStockton University Moderator: Panos Stavrianidis, PhD Archon Aktouarios President, Hellenic Federation of NJ Questions and Answer session followed This lecture is sponsored by the Hellenic Link of NJ Under the auspices of: The Hellenic Federation of NJ, The Supreme Lodge of AHEPA, and The Holy Metropolis of NJ
From the left HFNJ board member Dimitrios Arhontoulis, HFNJ board member, head of the scholarship committee and event lecturer Dr. Tom Papadimitriou, father Nektarios Kotrotsos, HFNJ president Dr. Peter Stavrianidis and HFNG board member Aggeliki Hionis. (Photo by Michalis Kakias from the Hellenic Tribune)
Following the lecture the presenter, the board members of HFNJ and Hellenic Link enjoyed lunch the "Pithari" Taverna a traditional Greek restaurant located in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Read an article in Geek from the National Herald that covered the event
2023 Cultural Events and Lectures
HELLENIC ASIA MINOR HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY invites you to Its Inaugural Presentation Asia Minor Catastrophe - The Biggest Tragedy in the History of Hellenism Η Μικρασιατική Καταστροφή – Η Μεγαλύτερη Τραγωδία στην Ιστορία του Ελληνισμού By Panos Stavrianidis, Ph.D. A multi-media presentation accompanied by a narrative by the presenter, taking the audience through a journey of the Asian Minor history and the perplexed circumstances that led, the victorious from the Balkan wars Greece, to get involved in such a dire military campaign. The presenter will describe the personalities of the main characters of those events emphasizing the protagonist, Eleftherios Venizelos. National disunity and unfortunate and pointless political and military decisions led to a series of tragedies including genocide and the loss of the historical presence of Hellenism in Asia Minor. Dr. Stavrianidis is a lecturer on issues relating to Hellenism and especially on Asia Minor. He is an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and has served in many positions in the Hellenic community. Currently he serves as president of the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey. Questions and Answer session followed
In cooperation with the Parish Council of St George Greek Orthodox Church, The Hellenic Federation of New Jersey presents a medical lecture by: Dr. Elias Iliadis, Cardiologist Past President, the Hellenic Federation of NewJersey Topics: Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Valvular heart disease Electrical problems Cardiology Risk Factors: High blood pressure and treatments Cholesterol and treatments Benefits of Mediterranean Diets Exercise and 150 minutes Questions and Answer session followed
