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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Seniors Celebrate Purim
The spirit of Purim was vibrant at our center this year! Guests arrived in costumes and with creative hats, setting the tone for a joyful celebration. A hat contest brought out everyone’s imagination, with the most unique hat earning a special prize. The event also featured music to keep the […]
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Annual Israel Bonds Event
On February 4, 2025, SHAI sponsored our annual event with Israel Bonds at Temple Israel of Great Neck. Co-hosted with TIGN and Great Neck Synagogue Men’s Club, the evening honored SHAI Vice President Michael Shahkoohi and his wife Orli, along with Cynthia and Jeffrey Wiesenfeld and Minoo and Abraham Shaoul. […]
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Senior Center Happenings
A message from Mrs. Parvaneh Khodadadian:I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the visionaries who have supported my passion to ensure our seniors receive the respect and care they deserve. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with SHAI’s Senior Center, a place that has […]
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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, […]
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