FRIDAY MAR 24

CANDLE LIGHTING: 6:53 pm

SHABBAT ENDS: 8:02 pm

UMJCA Religious Council

Mekhirat Chametz (Selling of the Chametz)

Please click Here for the online Form

Please click Here for the Printable Form

List of Products for Pesach 5783/2023

Please Contact Rabbi Mosheh Aziz for more information.

Sefirat HaOmer WhatsApp Reminder

If you are interested to subscribe to a Sefirat HaOmer WhatsApp Reminder. No reminders will be sent on Erev Shabbat or Erev Chag. This service is free. Sponsorships available. Submitted by Mikael Kavian. https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExMjPSsK34O5UQQIJhMDuS

A Special Mashadi Shabbat Together - Shabbat, April 22nd

The entire community is invited to keep #JustOneThing better for shabbat of April 22nd (immediately after Passover). Special community wide elaborate kiddush at Shaare Shalom at 12:30 PM, speakers, and kids program.. Submitted by Michael Hakimian

UMJCA Public Affairs Committee Announcement

We are excited to announce that Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly will be joining us at Ohr Esther this Shabbat. As a prominent figure in law enforcement, DA Donnelly has worked. tirelessly to promote justice and safety in our community. Her experience and expertise make her an invaluable resource, and we are honored to have her speak at our synagogue. Please join us for what promises to be an informative and inspiring event. All are welcome! Submitted by Emil Hakimi. For more information, please contact Mehran Hakimian.

Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker: Rabbi Ryan LeVian

Submitted by Hertzl Cohanpour on behalf of the Shaare Shalom Synagogue Board

IT'S BACK!!! Seuda Shelishit @ Shaare Rachamim

A special Evening with Rabbi Bitton. Shaare Rachamim invites all men to come and enjoy Seudah Shelishi again. Shabbat afternoon following Mincha. Speakers: Rabbi Jacob Bitton. Rabbi Adam Sabzevari. Rabbi Jonathan Livi.

Derasha with Doron – NEW TIME: Tuesdays at 7:45 pm

Ladies, please join us at the return of the weekly parasha class with our very own Doron Hakimian. Tuesdays, 7:45 pm in
the Ohr Esther Library, 130 Steamboat Road. Much insight, inspiration and of course refreshments will be served. Contact Taraneh Namdar Kohanim for further details.

LEARN IT UP is back

Wednesday (March 29th) at Ohr Esther with some amazing food and breakout classes by our incredible teachers! Please join us for the finale of our Pesach Themed classes! Dinner begins: 8:30 pm. Lecture begins*: 9:00 pm. Submitted by Arieh Liviem.

New SBM Class with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian

Join us on Thursday, March 30 for week 3 of the Thursday Night SBM Men Series with a Special Class with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian. 8:00 pm Meat Dinner followed by 8:30 pm Class.
More details coming soon @ the SBM Instagram Page.
https://instagram.com/sephardicbetmidrash?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Matzah Shmura at the Shaare Shalom

A selection of Matzah Shmurah is NOW available for sale at Shaare Shalom, 54 Steamboat. For orders or more information, please contact Yossi Namdar at (516) 642-1435.

PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE free help and advice for Alzheimer’s/Dementia care

PARKER JEWISH INSTITUTE: Meet with the Willing Hearts, Helpful Hands social workers who specialize in dementia care to have all your questions answered. Mondays at 9:30 am. Our social workers are here to provide emotional support, counseling, care consultations and offer important information about caring for someone with dementia. This is an opportunity for you to talk about caregiver issues and concerns and learn about available resources. Dawn Hagen, LMSW, and Monica Fleischmann, LMSW areAvailable to meet with you during our weekly virtual group sessions. Advance Registration is Required. Call: (516) 586-1507. E-mail: whhh@parkerinstitute.org. Submitted by Anna Carmili

Kids Program @ Shaare Rachamim for Seuda Shelishit!!

Just when you thought the famous Shaare Rachamim seuda shelishit couldn’t get better…. Starting NEXT SHABBAT, all parents are encouraged to bring their children for a new weekly program! The program will coincide with timing of the adult seuda shelishit. For more information please contact Shawn Aziz.

Coats Left at Shaare Rachamim

There have been multiple coats and jackets left at Shaare Rachamim in the past year. If anyone has lost one, they are encouraged to check the coat rooms and coat racks before Pesach. Any unclaimed items left by Pesach will be removed from Kanissa.

Sefer Torah Cleaning at Shaare Rachamim

There will be a group of women cleaning the Sifrei Torah at Shaare Rachamim this Sunday, March 19th beginning at 10:30 AM, and more volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more information on helping out, please contact Esterica Nassimi.

Introducing Shaare Rachamim’s Weekly Calendar!

We’ve gathered all the events going on at SR in one place. For any questions please reach out to David Sianes (516) 467-9742 or John Hazghia (516) 316-4692.

Click Here for the NEW Shaare Rachamim Weekly Calendar

Passover Rice Information 2023

As per phone conversations with rice importers, Rabbi EliyahuBen Haiim has confirmed that the following brands of rice are 100%pure, no additives, or preservatives, or vitamins. Therefore, they aresuitable for use for Passover. The following brands are:● Colbeh● Deer● Dunar● Dunar Brown● Empire● Khazana Premium Basmati● Khazana Ultra Basmati● Kohinoor● Lal Qilla● Paras● Royal● Saffron● Shahenshah● Tilda● Zebra. Please contact your local rabbi for any questions. Please avoid usingany enriched rice. Even though all these rices are pure, Jewish lawrequires that the rice be checked three times and washed thoroughly before use for Passover.Chag Kasher Vesameach. Submitted by Mojgan Liviem

COLLECTING SHEQUALIM

As per our community Minhag, the charity committee will be collecting Zecher Shequalim (remembrance of the shekel donation) from now until Purim. Based on current cost of silver Rabbi Ben Haim suggests $7 per person for men over 13 years old, though any amount one can donate is acceptable. Donations can be paid to the synagogue Gabbayim or the Synagogue office. Or venmo to @umjcacharityfund. Submitted by Morris Aziz on behalf of the UMJCA Charity Committee.

Camp MJC is Hiring

Don't miss out on a fun and fulfilling paid job opportunity this summer! Camp MJC is hiring Morahs (for grades K-1), counselors, junior counselors, an EMT, a Camp nurse, trip leaders and more, and would like to give community members the opportunity to apply for these positions. All camp staff must be a minimum of 16 years old. Click on the "Staff Application" link on www.CampMJC.org if you or your child would like to apply for a summer job. The application deadline is April 1,2023. Job availability is very limited. No positions can be guaranteed.

PHOTO & VIDEO - Purim Dinner Distributed in Adoniah Hakohen Synagogue in Jerusalem

On Purim dinner portions were distributed in the Adoniah Hakohen Synagogue in Jerusalem. The Adoniyah Hakohen Synagogue is cooking Fresh food every week, for the needy of Mashadi's and the neighborhood. Thanks to the generous donation of Mashadi community members in New York this program started by food boxes distribution on chagim and expanded to giving out food every week since the start of covid four years ago. Tizku lemotzvot. For more information please contact Mehrnoosh Rafinia at (516) 442-9030.

Click Here for Special Videos and Photos

UMJCA Yad Vashem (Holocaust) Museum Initative

To bring awareness about The Yad Vashem (Holocaust) Museum in Israel to our present and future generations, a fundraising is underway to collect $20,000. on the behalf of our community, UMJCA will donate the money to the museum for which two benches will be dedicated in the honor of the Mashadi community within the museum. We encourage all members of our community to participate in this effort by donating any sum of money they choose.
Donations can be made by GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5a542700
Venmo: @Robert-Hakimian-Iranian
Check: Payable to UMJCA and mailed to PO Box 220394, Great Neck NY 11022
Submitted by Robert-Hakimian-Iranian

Announcement From the Mashadi Jewish Community in Milan

Dear Mashadi Community of USA. this coming Pesach please G d, Itzhak Sakav after of 11 years organizing Passover Programs in Italy has a NEW Pesach Program in a magnificent location , the Hilton Taghazout Bay Beach Resort and Spa in Morocco, in the sunny Agadir. Itzhak is member of the Noam Mashadi community of Milan and well knows by the Mashadi Community in New York . Many of you already had experience with him and know the top quality price and the top atmosphere in his events.
FLYER ONE
FLYER TWO

Shalom Summer Camp is now hiring for Summer 2023!

Shalom is a thriving modern-orthodox summer camp located in Great Neck, NY. Available Positions include: Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers & Junior Counselors. The ideal candidate should be caring, loving with young children, exude excitement and be a true team player. Beautiful classrooms, incredible daily in-house entertainment and delicious catered lunches daily.Salary is commensurate with experience. The Summer Camp runs for 8 weeks from June 26th- August 18th. Must be available at the end of June for staff meetings, set-up and orientation! All resumes and inquiries should be sent to ShalomCamp130@gmail.com. Submitted by Debbie Aziz.

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

Discovery 2022 Pre-Registration Form

Dates: Monday Jun/26/2023 To Sunday Jul/16/2023
The MYC has partnered with NCSY for this years 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 or Yosi Nassimi at Yosi@esyny.com Cell:516-850-8750.

Click Here for the 2023 Pre-Registration Form

SUPPORT THE UMJCA AS YOU SHOP AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the UMJCA at no added cost!

By the Alternative Fundraising Committee.
Click Here for the Flyer and Easy Instructions Information
Submitted by Mika Hakimi

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

Click on “follow our progress”

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. All calls are strictly confidential. 516-340-0110.

Follow @MashadiBikkurCholim on Instagram. For more information please contact: Dr Ariel Nassim, Brain Hakimian, Neda Behnam, Melody Aziz 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

Click Here for the NEW Mashadi Bikkur Cholim Webpage

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.

Please direct message this official account at:((516) 345-8615 or you can also Email your information to: BILLING@UMJCA.ORG

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

https://halakhaoftheday.org/

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

A Message from Rabbi Joshua Maroof on behalf of the Aliya Committee

Dear Community Members and Friends, There has never been a period in history when the dream of making Aliyah to Israel was more attainable than it is today. However, as I learned from my recent experiences, the actual process of making Aliyah can be challenging at times. My family and I would have been thrilled to have trusted helpers who were knowledgeable and experienced enough to guide us step by step along the way.
Just a few months ago, I discovered that there is a wonderful group of people that does just that! I’m excited to share with you that I recently joined “Olim Advisors”, a company dedicated to offering personal assistance to those who seek to make Aliyah, whether it is in the near or the distant future. This includes helping potential Olim find the community that is right for them, the schools that are best for their children, and the financial and medical plans that are ideal for their families, as well as walking them through the dizzying maze of bureaucracy they encounter when they first arrive in Israel.
If you are not yet ready to take the leap of Aliyah but are interested in purchasing properties in Israel, Olim Advisors can help you identify the homes that suit your needs, assist you in protecting your interests and avoiding scammers, and direct you to a seasoned network of real estate professionals that they already know and trust.
I would love to arrange some Zoom parlor meetings to share more about the dream of Aliyah and the ways in which Olim Advisors can help make that dream a reality.
If you’re interested in hosting or participating in a meeting, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Whatsapp: 972587790551
Phone: 3013570129
Email: rjmaroof@yahoo.com

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.

CLICK HERE To read the Full Guidelines Letter for the UMJCA Calendar

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.

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sefer-hamitzvot/id1597393484

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/43hqkQxHEbwLbIzpcg9esg?si=02_6fYWITryOrYkRRtd_dg

Website: https://seferhamitzvot.buzzsprout.com

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.

Rabbi Maroof

Rabbi Maroof is in the process of creating chats for all Mashadi boys and girls learning in Israel for the year to stay in touch with them, learn with them, help them, invite them, etc. Parents or kids can contact him for more info at his new number in Israel 972-58-779-0551 (His old one still works too, thanks to Google voice!) Rabbi Maroof had already had the pleasure of seeing a few Mashadi boys yesterday.

THIS WEEK IN SHALOM WEEK

CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION ON SHALOM WEEK
■ What is Shemura Matza? ■ How happy are Israelis? ■ World’s most expensive cities

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

NOAM NEWS

Weekly Newsletter of the Mashadi Jewish Community of Milan. Clicca qui per Noam News

Rabbi Ezrahian Classes on Zoom

If you have missed the popular Rabbi Ezrahian Classes on Zoom, you can watch the recordings at http://kanissanews.com/rabbiezrahian

Mr Bassalian Zoom Page

If you have missed the popular Mr Bassalian Classes on Zoom, you can watch the recordings at www.kanissanews.com/mrbassalian

HaChodesh Monthly Newsletter

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