SHAI Summer Camp
The SHAI Sephardic Summer Day Camp has been brimming with activity, including Krav Maga lessons, basketball tournaments, video games, board games, socializing, and a successful daily minyan. There are also visits with the seniors at the Great Neck Social Center, where the kids and the seniors spend quality time bonding […]
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Tiki for Tu B’Av
On August 11th, we hosted a young professionals Tu B’Av party with Moise Safra Center. More than 170 singles enjoyed Hawaiian themed food, music, and entertainment, including a fire hula dancing show. This was a fun and different spin on the traditional Tu B’Av white party, and all three of […]
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SHAI 30th Anniversary Gala
On Wednesday, June 15th, SHAI proudly held its biennial gala at Temple Israel of Great Neck. SHAI was founded in 1992, and this special event was an evening of laughter, community, and unity, celebrating 30 years of our organization’s commitment to enhancing our community and preserving our rich Sephardic, Mizrahi, […]
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On June 13th, 2 nights before our Gala, we hosted a very targeted singles event with our young professionals from the ages 21-29. This event was held at Tempura Rooftop Restaurant in New York City, in partnership with the JRC of Michigan and Hineni. Former Israeli ambassador to the US […]
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Memorial Day Parade
On May 30th, SHAI marched in unison along with the Persian community down Middle Neck Road as part of Great Neck’s Memorial Day Parade.
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Celebrate Israel Parade
After a three year pause, SHAI resumed its tradition of marching in the JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The parade theme this year was “Together Again – Kulanu B’Yachad,” celebrating the State of Israel’s 74th birthday. With over 40,000 marchers, dozens of fabulous floats, marching bands, […]
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SHAI Young Professionals Celebrate Lag BaOmer
On May 18th, SHAI hosted a celebrative Lag BaOmer party with the Moise Safra Center and the Latin Jewish Center in New York City. More than 300 singles were in attendance and enjoyed a fire show, music, and a delicious dinner by Grill Point.
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Persian Day Parade
The Persian Parade returned to the streets of New York City on April 24, 2022 and SHAI was there! The beautiful Cyrus Cylinder float bearing the SHAI banner was one of the floats leading the parade. On the float was a large replica of the Cyrus Cylinder and a recorded voice […]
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Titan of Tehran
On April 6, 2022, SHAI and the Great Neck Library hosted a well-attended and well-received livestream one-on-one interview with author Shahrzad Elghanayan. Elghanayan is the author of the newly published and critically acclaimed biography, Titan of Tehran: From Jewish Ghetto to Corporate Colossus to Firing Squad – My Grandfather’s Life, […]
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Sephardic Jewish Film Festival and Fashion Night
On April 4th, SHAI co-sponsored the 24th New York Sephardic Film Festival with the Mosie Safra Center and the American Sephardic Federation (ASF). The evening honored Elie Tahari and featured a documentary, a meet and greet, and a fashion show with Elie’s pieces. Co-president Erika Goldstein Kashi spoke on behalf of SHAI. Fellow board members […]
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