Bitcoin and Crypto Currencies: Fad or Future
On January 10th, together with Ahavat Shalom Synagogue, SHAI presented a special program titled “Financial Spotlight: Bitcoin & Crypto Currencies, A Fad or the Future.” Professor Khosrow Dehnad, faculty of Financial Engineering of Columbia University, and Department of Finance and Risk Engineering of New York University was the featured speaker. […]
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Annual “Gift Their Wish” Chanukah Chessed
Our December 11th gift wrapping chesed extravaganza with the Moise Safra Center and Chai Lifeline was an incredible, and incredibly successful, day. The youth in attendance, ranging in age from 1-17, learned a great deal about the mitzvah of chessed and giving back. Over 250 people attended and over 350 […]
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Senior Center Update
For over 22 years SHAI’s Senior Program has worked tirelessly to provide a place for our parents and grandparents to come together. Under the leadership of SHAI member Mrs. Parvaneh Khodadadian, and with generous supporters and a wonderfully compassionate group of volunteers, SHAI’s partnership with the Town of North Hempstead […]
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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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