Remembering, and Promising to Never Forget
On April 23, 2025, the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation hosted an interfaith event to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed annually to honor the memory of the Holocaust’s victims and renew the commitment to prevent future atrocities. Organized in collaboration with SHAI, the JCC, Hadassah, and JCRC, the event […]
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Book Club
On Monday, April 7th, over 50 ladies gathered at the Safra Center for lunch and a vibrant discussion of Iranian history and the book The Lion Women of Tehran. A powerful novel of friendship, betrayal, and resilience set against three decades of change in Tehran, this book by Marjan Kahmali follows […]
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SHAI Education Panel Highlights Artificial Intelligence in Education
Education has always been a cornerstone of SHAI’s mission, and over the past three decades, SHAI has worked diligently to build and maintain strong relationships with local schools. A key example of this enduring partnership is SHAI’s long-standing collaboration with the Great Neck Public Schools. This year, SHAI and the […]
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Nowruz Celebration at Gracie Mansion
On Tuesday, March 25th, SHAI co-sponsored the annual Gracie Mansion Norooz celebration organized by Betty Emmamian and the Gracie Mansion Conservatory. The evening was fun and uplifting and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with friends as well as Mayor Eric Adams and his team including SHAI Gala honoree, Deputy Mayor […]
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Seniors Celebrate Nowruz
To celebrate the Persian New Year, we hosted a Norooz gathering, complete with a traditional Haft Seen table. The atmosphere was warm and celebratory, marking the arrival of spring. We were honored by visits from Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, and Councilwoman Christine […]
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Nowruz Celebration at Great Neck Library
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, SHAI hosted a concert at the Great Neck Public Library marking Norooz, the Persian New Year, a time of renewal, celebration and gatherings. Over 300 attendees enjoyed the musical performance featuring Katayoun Moosazadeh on vocals, Arieh Aghajani on santoor, Shahriar Koroori on tombak and daf, […]
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Seniors Celebrate Purim
The spirit of Purim was vibrant at our center this year! Guests arrived in costumes and with creative hats, setting the tone for a joyful celebration. A hat contest brought out everyone’s imagination, with the most unique hat earning a special prize. The event also featured music to keep the […]
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Annual Israel Bonds Event
On February 4, 2025, SHAI sponsored our annual event with Israel Bonds at Temple Israel of Great Neck. Co-hosted with TIGN and Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club, the evening honored SHAI Vice President Michael Shahkoohi and his wife Orli, along with Cynthia and Jeffrey Wiesenfeld and Minoo and Abraham Shaoul. […]
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Senior Center Happenings
A message from Mrs. Parvaneh Khodadadian:I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the visionaries who have supported my passion to ensure our seniors receive the respect and care they deserve. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with SHAI’s Senior Center, a place that has […]
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