Successfully Parenting with Slovie
On March 2nd, Co-President Erika Goldstein Kashi and Board Member Monika Amirian conducted a parenting lecture event with Slovie Jungreis-Wolff. Over 200 people attended via zoom and over 1,000 people watched it being broadcasted. Slovie taught the parents about giving their children a metaphorical life vest, turning “choppy” situations into an opportunity for our children […]
Read MoreIsrael Advocacy Talk
On Monday, February 28th, along with a number of other community organizations, SHAI co-sponsored an educational program at Temple Israel of Great Neck. Over 200 people were in attendance in person, and another 150 on zoom, to listen to Israel and Jewish rights activist and social media influencer Rudy Rochman. […]
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Senior Center Update
During COVID, under the tireless watch of Mrs. Parvaneh Khodadadian and her angels, SHAI provided meals to our seniors. With the senior center closed and seniors unable to leave their homes, for 5 months SHAI delivered Shabbat food to 120 families with the help of a generous anonymous donor and […]
Read MoreFamily and Marital Health
We started a new mental health initiative called “Let’s talk about it.” Our first panel was held over zoom on December 15th. Rabbi Hajioff, Izabelle Reyhanian Hakim, Dr. Shahanaz Malekan, and our very own Jaqueline Harounian discussed family, marriage, and marital health in our communities. This was spearheaded and moderated […]
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Latkes and Vodka
Closing out the year with a bang, our Young Professionals threw their annual Latkes and Vodkas Chanukah party on November 30th. Over 130 Young Professionals attended the event at Space 54, enjoying Eden Wok catering and DJ Jordan’s musical magic, and a menorah lighting with Chabad Young Professionals. We thank […]
Read MoreAnnual Winter Clothing Drive
This November SHAI once again hosted its annual coat and clothing drive. Benefitting the Great Neck Public Schools Clothing Pantries, the drive brought in warm winter items from a broad range of donors. The drive was particularly important this year, with poverty on the rise and many resources unavailable due […]
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Annual “Gift Their Wish” Chanukah Chessed
On November 21st, for the second year in a row, SHAI Young Families held its Gift Their Wish event, a family event run in conjunction with the Moise Safra Center in NYC and Chai Lifeline. Over 150 gifts were collected for the children of Chai Lifeline, with more than 80 […]
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Succot Soiree
SHAI Young Professionals continued the momentum in October of 2021 by collaborating with 3 other Jewish organizations to throw the hottest Sukkot Party. Over 550 guests were in attendance at 230 5th Avenue, NYC. DJ Jordan kept the energy level high, making it a fun Sukkah party to remember.
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