SHAI at Gracie Mansion’s Pre-Chanukah Celebration
On December 17th, SHAI celebrated Chanukah at Gracie Mansion. Along with other organizations including ADL,UJA, JCRC, and StandWithUS, SHAI enjoyed this special event with Mayor Eric Adams, Gala honoree Deputy Mayor of Communications Fabien Levy, newly appointed Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Consul General Ofir Akunis, and Gala honoree Ari Ackerman. […]
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Sushi & Wine Chanukah Chessed
Our young professionals gathered in the heart of Chelsea on Sunday evening, December 15th, kicking off this year’s holiday festivities with a chessed event for Toys for Hospitalized Children, a project of NCJFE. It was an inspiring, meaningful, enjoyable, fun, and unique event. The program provided an opportunity to give […]
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Annual Winter Clothing Drive
On Sunday, December 8th, SHAI hosted its fifth annual winter coat and clothing drive to benefit the Great Neck Public Schools clothing pantries. Donors from across the peninsula generously dropped off items to be distributed at an upcoming event at the Clothing Pantry at the Saddle Rock elementary school. SHAI […]
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Annual “Gift Their Wish” Chanukah Chessed
SHAI Young Families partnered once again with the Moise Safra Center and Chai Lifeline for the annual Gift Their Wish chessed program. On Sunday, December 8th, children and their parents from the community wrapped over 1,000 ordered presents, decorated Chanukah cookies, and made menorahs, while enjoying a delicious lunch from […]
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Supporting Jewish Community’s Mental Health
On October 30th, the Mental Health Is Real campaign partnered with Anzhelika Steen Olsen’s SHER organization to host its first New York event at Lincoln Square Synagogue. Responding to the growing mental health crisis and increased antisemitism, the event brought together over 500 community members, including Nova survivors, college students, […]
Read MoreShabbat of Healing and Meditation
During Shabbat of September 27th and 28th, the SHAI community and Temple Israel of Great Neck gathered to meditate, heal, sing, and pray in advance of Rosh HaShana. Engaging a multi-generational and multi-ethnic crowd, Hazzan Brian Shamash led the service, and a magnificent ensemble featuring vocalist Miriam Bursky-Tammam enhanced the […]
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A 32nd Gala Celebration
On September 25th, we celebrated our beautiful community with a phenomenal performance by Ishtar Esther Alabina at SHAI’s 32nd Anniversary Gala at the iconic Guastavino’s in New York City, with over 550 guests. After 354 days of our hostages still in Gaza, it has been a difficult year for Am […]
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SHAI in the Community
Over Labor Day Weekend, Jews and allies around the world were once again gripped with grief as news spread that six hostages – Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino – had been executed by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. SHAI and other community organizations […]
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Learning to Lead
This year marked the tenth anniversary of SHAI Teen Leadership Sephardic Day Camp under the supervision of Rabbi Yamin Levy. Since its inception, this program has empowered our young leaders through a blend of sports, outdoor activities, education, community service projects, and Sephardic traditions. This past summer was an unforgettable […]
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Celebrate Israel Parade
On June 2nd, SHAI marched proudly down Fifth Avenue in the annual Celebrate Israel Parade, joining thousands in the world’s largest statement of solidarity with Israel.
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