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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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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