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CIRCASSIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the New Jersey community for Adighas/Circassians!
Circassian Benevolent Assocation
COVID-19 Relief Fund
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown have had a significant impact on the Circassian community in New Jersey.
Please support our community by donating to the CBA’s COVID-19 Relief Fund!
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CBA Events
There’s always something going on at the CBA!
From parties and dinners to shows and festivals, you’ll find all kinds of events going on at the CBA. Click the button below to learn more.
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Culture
Narts Dance Ensemble
The Narts Dance Ensemble (NDE) is a Circassian, Adygha dance troupe located in Wayne, New Jersey sponsored by The Circassian Benevolent Association. It is the only performing Circassian dance ensemble located in the United States. Also known as the Cherkes, the ensemble consists of 150+ kids from ages about 5-28 years old! Our goal is to demonstrate the arts and traditions of our homeland and flourish Adigha culture through dance and music.
Education
Amin Samkough Sunday School
The Amin Samkough Sunday School is a non-profit religious and cultural school run every Sunday. Students will learn about the ideals of Islam as well as Circassian History and Laguage.
Organization
Board of Directors
Qasbeck Kaghado
President
Yanal Merza
Vice President & Treasurer
Harun Ates
Board Member
Janbolat Abaza
Board Member
Janet Kaghado
Board Member
Marina Kaghado
Board Member
Sonia Kush
Board Member
Tambi Stas
Board Member
Yamiz Bachkhaz
Board Member
Council
Lena Khumush
Council Chair
Jawad Wunej
Council Vice Chair
Abdin Karden
Council Member
Ilker Sezen
Council Member
Marj Samkough
Council Member
Nawras Said
Council Member
Rosa Janbourah
Council Member
Tamer Mamkej
Council Member
Auditing Committee
Jan Bachok
Audit Member
Sawsan Osman
Audit Member
Hassan Tarek
Audit Member