Combating Antisemitism
On May 30th SHAI hosted a panel at Congregation Kol Israel Achim on Combating Antisemitism. Panelists included Yale University student Sahar Tartak, StandWithUs Northeast Director Avi Posnick, and local elected officials Mayor Pedram Bral, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, State Senator Jack Martins, and Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. The panel was moderated […]
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Senior Center Update
The 2023-24 year was a year packed with activity, starting with our summer Mondays Fun Days at Bar Beach. Buses picked up our seniors from different locations and brought them to Bar Beach for a day of pleasant weather, walking on the beach, music, dancing, and food. Seniors celebrated Rosh […]
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Celebrating Nowruz – Temple Beth El
Two hundred people attended the 3rd SHAI Nowruz Music and Art event this last March hosted by Temple Beth El. The evening featured the music ensemble of Arieh Aghajani, Santourist, Katayoon, singer and AliBello on violin accompanied by percussionist. The evening’s emcee was our own former president Mike Delafraz, with […]
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Celebrating Nowruz – Gracie Mansion
On March 26, 2024, SHAI board members were invited guests at New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Nowruz Celebration at Gracie Mansion. The celebration featured a beautiful Haftseen table, Persian music, and kosher food. Mayor Adams welcomed the crowd and expressed his appreciation of Persian culture and the contributions of […]
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Celebrating Nowruz – Museum of Jewish Heritage
SHAI had the privilege of cosponsoring a day of celebration honoring Purim and Nowruz at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park on March 24, 2024. This was a truly unique and historic event combining Jewish and Iranian cultures at one of the most prominent museums in the United […]
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Leaps and Bounds
The event “By Leaps and Bounds” took place on Feb 29, 2024 at the North High Gymnasium. SHAI members Monica Amirian, Claudine Amirian, Pargol Khadavi, and Marjan Keypour showcased books on Persian culture, ancestry, and events, and shared cultural treats such as Halva and Tu B’shvat delicacies. SHAI was honored […]
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On February 6, 2024, SHAI and the Great Neck Public Schools United Parent Teacher Council (UPTC) hosted our annual educational forum at North High School, where Dr. Kenneth Bossert, new superintendent of schools, presented a review of his first 100 days in the district. He was very positive, animated, amiable, […]
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