Presidents’ Messages

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Past President’s Message: Pargol Khadavi (2012-2014)

December 15, 2014

I established the Young SHAI division while in high school and have since progressed within the organization to become its youngest and second female president. During my two consecutive terms, I prioritized strengthening communal engagement and expanding SHAI’s reach, which ultimately led to my current position as Chair of Educational Affairs. SHAI has been a mainstay […]

Past President’s Message: Jacqueline Harounian (2008)

December 15, 2008

I was honored to be SHAI‘s first woman President in 2008 and have had the privilege to be part of its board for nearly 25 years. During this time, I have seen our thriving local Persian Jewish community grow and reach new heights of success. The concerns that we have today are not so different than they […]