Committees

SHAI Young Professionals Sheshbesh & Chai

January 28, 2026

Join SHAI Young Professionals for an evening of wine and cheese, desserts, and great company! Compete in our tournament for a handcrafted Sheshbesh set from Israel, or enjoy casual play and instructions for beginners.  Strictly ages 22-35. Click here to register.

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Author Talk with Regine M. Tessone

January 11, 2026

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, SHAI and the Great Neck Public Library presented our second author in a series of Author Talks centered on Persian Jewish history. Rebbetzin Regine Monavar Omid Tessone, author of Monavar’s Journey, was interviewed by Rebbetzin Sarah Kohan on her memoirs. Rebbetzin Tessone recalled her family’s […]

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SHAI Stars Hanukah Sushi and Drinks

December 17, 2025
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Annual Winter Clothing Drive

December 7, 2025
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Author Talk with Dahlia Abraham-Klein

December 2, 2025
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SHAI Young Professionals Night of Networking and Mingling

November 6, 2025
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Voice of SHAI Fall 2025

October 1, 2025
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A Message From Our Immediate Past Presidents

July 1, 2025

Since its founding in 1992, it has been SHAI’s mission to enhance and preserve our wonderful Persian Jewish culture and community.  SHAI has served our diverse, multigenerational population with enthusiasm and dedication, providing support, connection, and a vast array of needed programming.  As your presidents, it has been our honor and […]

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Women’s Empowerment Fashion Show

June 11, 2025

On Wednesday, June 11th, SHAI held its first Women’s Empowerment Fashion Show Luncheon with fashion icon Elie Tahari.  Hosted by Vice President Jacqueline Harounian, this powerful, uplifting, and meaningful event celebrated the women of our community, and a portion of the proceeds from the event were donated to Shalom Task […]

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Coalition for Unity Community Forum

May 29, 2025

The Inaugural Great Neck Coalition for Unity event took place at the Main Library in Great Neck on May 29th,  and was a great success by all accounts.  The Coalition for Unity is a group of local entities which has been convening for nearly two years. The Coalition includes the Mayor […]

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