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Weekly Headlines of the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America |
FRIDAY MAR 22
CANDLE LIGHTING: 6:51 pm
SHABBAT ENDS: 8:01 pm |
INCLUDES MEGHILLAH READING TIMES |
Purim Halachot and Minhagim 2024-5784
Written by Rabbi Mosheh Aziz & R’ Michael Livi in accordance with the teachings of Rav Eliyahu Ben-Haim
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Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker - This week’s Speaker: Doron Hakimian
Submitted by Hertzl Cohanpour on behalf of the Shaare Shalom Synagogue Board |
Purim Story by Jack Sabzevari
Jack Sabzevari looks deeper into the Purim story and answers some intriguing questions, e.g. Why did the king agree to Haman’s plot to kill all the Jews?How did the Jews kill 75,000 Persians and many more! Shabbat March 23rd at 12.45 pm in the Middle Sanctuary in Shaare Shalom. |
Meghilla Reading and Dinner at Shiraz
A Meghillah Reading followed by Dinner has been organized at Shiraz Restaurant on Saturday Night March 23. Join us at 8:45 for Arvit followed by Meghillah Reading by Rabbi Moshe Aziz at 9:00 pm. $75 per person for Full Dinner and Drinks. For more information contact Ramin Gorjian or Yoram Nasrolahi |
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Megillah Reading for 6th and 7th Grade
For the first time ever, Ohr Esther will be hosting a Megillah Reading for 6th and 7th grade boys and Girls on Saturday night at 8:30, with Arieh Liviem, Aharon Liviem, Liya Hakimian and special guest reader, Yaniv Moradi |
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SHAARE RACHAMIM PURIM 5784
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MYC PRESENTS GIRLS PURIM SEUDAH – Sun, Mar 24
For the first time ever, please join us for an ALL GIRLS Purim Seudah hosted at the Aziz Residence 1:30 PM on Sunday March 24th. Meat lunch will be served. COSTUMES ARE REQUIRED!!!! For more info, please contact Kayla Hakimian or Hannah Aziz Open to all girls ages 18-36 |
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Community Wide Purim Seuda – Sun, Mar 24
UMJCA Sisterhood in conjunction with Shaare Rachamim and Ohr Esther present a Community Wide Purim Seuda. Sunday March 24th at Shaare Shalom. 1pm-5pm. $50 per adult, $36 per child. Extremely Limited capacity, please contact Arezou Tolou, Angela Hakimian or Rose Nassimiha for reservations. |
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Annual SBM/MYC Ultimate Purim Seudah – Mar 24
Please join us Sunday, March 24th for the Annual SBM/MYC Ultimate Purim Seudah. Time: 1:30PM Mincha followed by a huge meat lunch. Location: Shaare Rachamim – BRING YOUR OWN WINE - Please Venmo $26 to @Javoon-Minyan to secure your spot!
https://venmo.com/u/Javoon-Minyan
Submitted by Aaron Aziz and R Michael Livi |
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Matanot La'Evyonim disguised as Mishloach Manot
Matanot La'Evyonim disguised as Mishloach Manot and delivered on Purim day for local families in need. Minimum donation to fulfill the mitzvah is $20 USD, more is welcome!
- Venmo: https://bit.ly/PurimProjectVenmo
- PayPal/Credit Card: https://bit.ly/PurimProjectPaypal
- Zelle: themaaserfund@gmail.com
- Check: "The Maaser Fund Corp" mailed to 185 Great Neck Road, Suite 300, Great Neck, NY 11021. 501(c)3 receipts are available upon request. |
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Dr Donna's Tip of the Week
Does deep breathing really work? The act of breathing lies at the 'edge of consciousness'; though it is usually done automatically and unconsciously, we have the ability to take control of our breathing when needed. Doing so can change our body's physiology in real time. Practice deep breathing and learn how to dampen your body's stress response and induce a sense of calm. |
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Passover Judaica Fair at Shaare Shalom - March 31st
Back by popular demand, Shaare Shalom proudly presents the Judaica & Holiday Fair, your one stop shop for all your Passover and judaica needs. Flyer and details to follow. For more information please contact Adam Liviem (516) 993-2839 |
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Annual UMICA Sisterhood Clothing Drive
Sunday April 7, 2024 - 9am-2pm - Shaare Shalom Parking Lot - 54 Steamboat Rd. Gently used clothing, jackets, shoes, household items, strollers and toys will be collected. All donations should be in sealed garbage bags. Household items may be put in a box. Submitted by Arezou Tolou |
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MEGILLAH
Our new website, Mashadi.IO is now live! Visit to access the digital catalog of Megillah Magazines published between the 1980s and present!
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Calling All 7th & 8th Graders!! - Wednesday
MEET Middle School Programs Presents: New Exciting Classes for 8th and 7th grade boys and girls. Great Food and Great Teachers! This Wednesday Night at 54! Dinner: 7:15 pm - Classes: 7:30 pm. Please contact Arieh Livieim (516)-532-5977 or Rabbi Eli Livian (516)-423-4293 for more information |
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Mashadi Bikkur Cholim New Center for Mental Health
SOFT OPENING 1/8. Starting January 8th, counseling will be available by mental health professionals who are sensitive to Mashadi culture. Most major insurances will be accepted.
For appointments (either in person or via telemed), contact: Debra Ilberman. (516) 814-2666. IlbermanDebra@gmail.com |
Discovery 2024 Pre-Registration Form
Dates: Monday Jun/24/2024 to Monday Jul/15/2024
The MYC has partnered with NCSY for this year’s Israel Discovery Trip. A complete application is being created through NCSY. A link to complete registration for the trip will be sent out to all those who complete our preregistration shortly hereafter. If you have any questions, please contact Simon at: Ebrani@gmail.com Cell: 516-244-0115 Yosi Nassimi at Yosi@esyny.com Cell: 516-850-8750 or Joe Kamali Joekamali@gmail.com Cell 516-659-3881. This trip is only for incoming high school seniors.
This trip is Open only to UMJCA Members.
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Celebrating the 50th Year Anniversary of the Mashadi Directory
We are in the final process of preparing the publication of the new UMJCA Mashadi Directory. In the coming weeks there will be a letter mailed to all community members to review your profile and activate your online account. |
CLUB MJC is back!
Registration is now open through programming. Shabbat 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Ohr Esther for PreK- 2nd Grades. JCC for 3rd-8th Grades.
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Passover Rice Information 2024
As per phone conversations with rice importers, Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haiim has confirmed that the following brands of rice are 100% pure, no additives, or preservatives, or vitamins. Therefore, they are suitable for use for Passover. The following brands are: • Colbeh • Deer • Dunar • Dunar Brown • Empire • Khazana • Kohinoor • Lal Qilla • Lior • Paras • Preema • Royal • Shahenshah • Tilda • Zebra. Please contact your local rabbi for any questions. Please avoid using any enriched rice. Even though all these rices are pure, Jewish law requires that the rice be cleaned three times and washed thoroughly before use for Passover. Chag Kasher Vesameach. Submitted by Mojgan Liviem. |
Hilchot Shabbat WITH Rabbi Livi
Join us as we resume learning Halachot Shabbat after Javoon Minyan with R Michael Livi. Short recording will be uploaded to this playlist on YouTube. Laws of Friday Night Kiddush began earlier this week:
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UMJCA Israel Emergency Fund
Dear Community Members,
We are all devastated by the horrific situation in Israel. In addition to our prayers, our brothers and sisters overseas need our immediate support. Effective immediately, we have created a UMJCA Israel Emergency Fund. We are sending resources to vetted organizations who can provide immediate relief to those in need. In addition to an emergency fundraiser this Shabbat at all kanissas, we are launching the below link for donations.Please give generously. Thank you, The Central Board
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SBM Daily Dose IS BACK
For technical reasons we will be switching over to an admin only group chat where all future videos will be sent.
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Mashadi Wedding Album
LAST CALL FOR WEDDING ALBUM SUBMISSION
The MYC is asking all couples who were married from 2002 Present, to please complete and submit the form being circulated in order to be included in the upcoming community wedding photo albums. Please spread this message to all friends & relatives! Absolute final submission deadline of August 1, those who do not submit will be left out.
For more information, please contact Adam Etessami or Michael Livi |
NY State Unclaimed Funds for Mashadis
The 2023 unclaimed funds are now available for New York Residents. (There are many Mashadi names on the list, please search your last name):
Submitted by Michael Hakimian |
Rabbi Jonathan Livi Sundays Special Navi & Parasha Class
Please join Rabbi Jonathan Livi on Sundays at 10:00AM for a special Navi & Parasha Class. The Navi Portion begins at 10:00 Parasha begins at 10:30 Bagel Mentch Breakfast is served weekly! At Shaare Rachamim on the Main Floor |
MJCC CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Thanks to all our community members who have generously donated for the Mashadi Jewish Community Center and made our dream a reality. We cannot continue without your support!
There are still dedications available. We encourage everyone who is still considering to be part of this generational opportunity to contact Omid Hakimi at (516) 770-5533
Please follow our construction progress on www.MJCC.org
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MASHADI BIKKUR CHOLIM
Mashadi Bikkur Cholim is a network of volunteer Mashadi organizations working together to help community members and their families in critical times of need. Our philosophy is that someone has been through this before. We can be there to help make it a little easier for you and your family. 8 divisions include Medical Referrals, Bikkur Cholim (visiting the sick), Social Services, Senior Services, Cancer Support, Fertility Network, Individuals with Special Needs and Mental Health Services. You can DM us on Instagram at @mashadibikkurcholim. All calls are strictly confidential.
Follow @MashadiBikkurCholim on Instagram. For more information please contact: Dr Ariel Nassim, Brian Hakimian, Neda Behnam, and Eddie LeVian.
Social Services Resources, Information and Links - Homeowner Assistance Funding Available from NY State - Mashadi Bikkur Cholim Introduces CAPE - Financial Help with the Cost of Internet Service and the Purchase of Computers - FREE APPLIANCES and more by PSEG Long Island - Senior Services/Social Services - FREE ASSISTANCE
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UMJCA Online Portal
Dear community members. We are proud to announce that the UMJCA has developed an online portal for community members to log in and view their pledges, pay their invoices, and download previous transactions. If interested in taking part in Online Billing and Payments , please forward your Name, Email address and Home address for verification to the following WhatsApp account. Only one Email per household can be used.
Once the Email is authenticated and authorized, you will receive a notification, and the user well have access to the portal. The UMJCA Online portal can currently be found in the Kanissa News mobile app under the Links Tab. Thank you. Submitted by Dr. Daniel Benilevi. |
Halakha of the Day
Making Halakha and Jewish history accessible to all - By Rabbi Yosef Bitton
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Community Certified Matchmaker
We are very happy to introduce Mrs. Karen Koren, the new matchmaker of our community. Karen is a certified life and relationship coach, a Kallah teacher, podcast host, mentor, and
Torah educator for our youth. She has a BA in Communications from Queens College. She currently runs a program for young women that facilitates important discussions and incorporates fun activities to enhance self-esteem, body image, teamwork, and girl empowerment. Mrs. Koren will be assisted by a special team of community volunteers. Karen can be reached via email at SoulSessionswithKK@gmail.com or via phone at 516-698-1953. Submitted by Rabbi Yosef Bitton on behalf of the UMJCA MARRIAGE COMMITTEE |
Central Board Event Calendar Notice
Dear Community Members, We are constantly reviewing and assessing the community calendar rules to try and make them fair to all. We ask all community members to please understand that there must be an order of priority for all events and non-conflicting times. To make a reservation on the calendar, please be sure to email calendar@umjca.org so your request is documented and timestamped.
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Mashadi Women's Shabbat Spice
A weekly dose of wisdom & insights on the Parasha to spice up your Shabbat table! Each week features articles by two women of the community.
For this Week's Edition of Shabbat Spice CLICK HERE
To subscribe by WhatsApp CLICK HERE
To subscribe by email or to write one week, contact mashadishabbatspice@gmail.com |
Tanakh Classes with Rabbi Jonathan Livi!
Sephardic Bet Midrash is proud to present a whole slew of classes on Tanakh by our very own Rabbi Jonathan Livi.
Parasha Classes - AKA "The Parasha Podcast"
■ Monday through Friday: 7:35AM - 8:05AM in the Shaare Shalom social hall
■ Sunday at 9:30AM - in Shaare Rachamim (main floor)
All classes can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. (uploaded daily)
Spotify Link
Apple Podcasts Link
Navi Classes (Starting with Sefer Yehoshua) - AKA "The Navi Podcast"
■ Monday - Friday - 8:40AM - 9:00AM - Shaare Rachamim main sanctuary
■ Thursday nights - 8:30PM Shaare Rachamim Main Floor
Spotify Link
Apple Podcasts Link |
New Podcast Series with Rabbi Adam Sabzevari
Sefer HaMitzvot - We will learn the book of mitzvot in very short episodes.
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UMJCA Wedding Package
We are happy to announce that UMJCA Wedding Package with Lederman Catering is BACK beginning in September. for any information, please contact Haleh Benilevi at (516) 849-3636. |
SHIRA NEWS
Shaare Shalom
▪ Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Girl, born to Melyna and Shelby Hakimian ▪ Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Girl, born to Sarit and Mehrdad Ebrani
Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center
▪ No Shiras were reported at Ohr Esther for this Shabbat
Shaare Rachamim
▪ Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Girl, born to Talia and Jonathan Gad ▪ Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Boy, born to Naomi and Michael Livi
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THIS WEEK IN SHALOM WEEK
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■ PURIM HALACHOT ■ IT IS NOT A MITZVAH TO DRINK ON PURIM ■ THE PROOF THAT HAMAS FAKES CASUALTY NUMBERS
SHALOM WEEK IS BACK IN FULL FORCE!
Shalom Week is once again accepting Advertisements AND Sponsorships for each month. Please contact Ephraim Aminoff for details as soon as possible as space is limited. Email: Holondon@aol.com, Cell/Text: 516 359 9068 |
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