SHAI Young Professionals Nowruz After Dark
SHAI YP rang in the Persian new year at “Nowruz After Dark,” a celebration held at community member Hersel Torkian’s Solari. Set against a rooftop backdrop of sweeping NYC skyline views, DJ Josh Sarraf kept guests dancing throughout the night. The signature “Sabzeh Spritz” flowed at the open bar, and […]
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Senior Center Purim
The fun never stops at the SHAI Senior Center and Purim is certainly an occasion to have fun! This Purim our seniors were treated to a visit from the students at the B’not Yaakov School who sang and danced for our seniors. The seniors were provided fun hats for the […]
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Men’s Health Panel Discussion
On February 24th, the Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI) proudly sponsored an inspiring community event at Cherry Lane Minyan titled “Men’s Health: Longevity, Wellness & Quality of Life.” The evening brought together community members for an engaging panel discussion and audience Q&A dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of men’s physical and mental health. The program […]
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SHAI Young Professionals Presents: Executive Series
SHAI Young Professionals (YP) programming continued with a new line of programming — an Executive Series. The first event was a fireside panel featuring leaders of the Persian real estate community. Panelists Alex Kahen and Lisa Ohebshalom joined moderator David Amirian for a discussion followed by audience Q&A, giving the […]
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Young Professionals Pasta & Paint Night
On February 15, 2026, SHAI co-sponsored a Pasta & Paint Night with United Sephardic Community. The event created the perfect atmosphere for people to connect naturally in a relaxed and welcoming environment. With great background music, delicious pasta, pizza, and salads, and a guided painting activity, it was easy to strike up conversations […]
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SHAI Young Professionals Sheshbesh & Chai
On January 28, 2026, SHAI YP board hosted a co-ed “Sheshbesh and Chai” night, encouraging gamers and friends to come play a friendly competition. Despite the freezing temps, there was a full house at a chic midtown loft and players definitely brought the heat. Attendees had the option to participate […]
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Author Talk with Regine M. Tessone
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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The Clothing Pantry at Saddle Rock School and the SHAI Coat and Clothing Drive: Here’s Why It Matters
Far and wide, Great Neck is known to be an affluent town, and by all appearances, there is abundance and pride, wherever we look. Not quite. Affluence is never evenly distributed. Even in Great Neck—where median incomes are high, there are many among us who live paycheck to paycheck, and […]
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SHAI Stars Hanukah Sushi and Drinks
On Dec. 17, 2025, SHAI Stars hosted its third annual Hanukkah singles event at Mariner Estate. The event was filled with Sephardi singles enjoying their heritage, music, dancing, and candle lighting! The SHAI Stars singles community honored was to have Israeli TV commentator Eliyahu Yossian, SHAI President New York State […]
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