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Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman

Location
New York, NYUSA
Hometown
Hell's Kitchen, NY!
Meetup Member since
September 10, 2004

Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman is a member of The New York Japanese Culture Group

Member of this Meetup Group since
March 29, 2006
Link
NYC Arabic Language & Culture Cl
Additional information
"I served overseas as an Environmental Educator with the US Peace Corps in Morocco. It was there that I learned Moroccan Arabic. I also am learning to read, write and speak Modern Standard Arabic. I'm an avid bicyclist and backpacker too."
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Introduction
Hi! I met Aky at a Meetup Organizers meeting at Meetup.com's office in Soho. I'm the Organizer of the NYC Arabic Language & Culture Club.I recently quit my job at the UN and am looking for employment overseas teaching English.I live in Hell's Kitchen
Here are some of my ideas of what I would like to DO and expect to GAIN through this group:

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Do I speak Japanese or seriously want to learn the language?

No answer yet

Would I like to help the membership as an Assistant Organizer, or a special event's Guest Organizer?

I'd like to learn a bit of Japanese! To be able to go into a Japanese restaurant and order in Japanese would be AWESOME! Aky, Yellah! I need yer help!! ; )

Why am I interested in the culture of the people of Japan?

Japanese is my favorite food.Unfortunately,I'm unemployed now,&live on PB&J.I sure would like some yellowtail though.My mother goes to Japan,Cambodia,Thailand, &other countries in the region for work. I thought I'd learn some Japanese to impress her.

Do I have a favorite Japanese culture story that I want to tell you?

Well, I really don't have one.However,when I was in LA more than several years ago, my friend took me out for Sushi.I had never had Japanese cuisine b4.I told him I wouldn't try raw fish.However, I was 'persuaded' & ,much to my astonishment,loved it!

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  •  hi 

    alwi (Jun 30, 2008 3:31 PM)
  •  Michael - I'm so happy you sent a friend list invitation. Had a failed attempt emailing you the other day - wanted to thank you for the roof top movie night... was great. 

    Enaya Gad (Jun 09, 2008 1:35 PM)
  •  Hi Mike,
    Come to my new play reading of Richard Kalinoski's ward winning A Crooked Man that I am producing on Monday June 16th. See details on: www.pemart.org
    Cheers,
    nora 

    Nora (Jun 05, 2008 11:05 PM)
  •  from A.B.Ahmed ,what is the role which can be played by the members of this group who are not in U.S.A,particularly those in the Middle East.I hope to get an answer. 

    A.B.Ahmed (Jun 03, 2008 1:47 AM)
  •  Your Arabic Club Hafla was a terrific party, with great people, wonderful dancers and I had an excellent time on your rooftop!

    Thank you Michael for letting me offer my dance in honor of your
    birthday and I do hope you and your guests found in worthwhile.
    I know I really enjoyed dancing for you and everyone and it was
    such a fun and pleasant time on your roof.

    We must ALL get together again soon! 

    Basmah (May 31, 2008 2:04 PM)