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CIRCASSIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
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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