Noohra Foundation

Born in the ancient mountains of Assyria, Rev. Dr. George M. Lamsa grew up speaking Aramaic as his mother tongue — the same language Jesus spoke. Over his lifetime, he produced the landmark translation of the Holy Bible from the Ancient Eastern Text, restoring meanings and correcting mistranslations that had confused scholars and believers for centuries. No Western translation can replicate what a native speaker brings — certain Aramaic idioms carry layers of meaning that simply do not transfer into Greek or English.

An ordained minister, international lecturer, and foremost biblical scholar working from the original Aramaic Peshitta texts, Rev. Dr. Errico studied directly under Rev. Dr. Lamsa for seven years — making him the primary torchbearer of this tradition. As founder of the Noohra Foundation, he has authored numerous books and continues to teach through the ongoing Wednesday evening webinar series.

This is generational, intentional legacy work — transmission from teacher to student, generation to generation. Lin Izenman, Foundation Administrator for nearly four decades, has been the steady hand keeping this work accessible. Together, this board represents something rare: a living institution built not on celebrity, but on consecrated continuity.

As Vice President of the Noohra Foundation Board and a key member of the teaching faculty, Rev. Hanny Freiwat brings both institutional leadership and living instruction to this tradition. A Palestinian-American and native Arabic speaker, he weaves the insights of his Near Eastern heritage with disciplined Aramaic scholarship to illuminate Jesus in the light of his own language and culture. He has studied for over 17 years with Rev. Dr. Errico — who studied with Rev. Dr. Lamsa — carrying forward a direct chain of transmission from the original Aramaic tradition.