Coalition for Unity Community Forum
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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Celebrate Israel Parade
Every year SHAI shows our support for Israel by representing Iranian American Jewry in the Celebrate Israel Parade, and this year was no different. On May 18th, with the largest Israeli flag in the parade, our contingent of families and singles in matching shirts had fun marching along to lively […]
Read MoreSeniors Celebrate Mother’s Day
This year’s Mother’s Day event was held at Colbeh of Great Neck. The event was filled with warmth and entertainment, highlighted by a live performance from singer Arash Vafa. All guests enjoyed a wonderful buffet lunch and every mother in attendance received a gift to mark the special day. A […]
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Celebrating Israeli Independence
On April 30, 2025, SHAI & Temple Israel of Great Neck joined to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, commemorating the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. This festive event, held at TIGN, featured dancing and singing by Hazzan Brian Shamash & Hazzan Galit Douden-Cohen, marking with […]
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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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