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FRIDAY JUL 11, 2025
PARASHAT: BALAK
CANDLE LIGHTING: 8:09 pm
SHABBAT ENDS: 9:17 pm
PRAYER TIMES
The Fast of Shivaa Asar BeTammuz - Bullet Points 2025 5785
Submitted by Rabbi Mosheh Aziz
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Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker
Rabbi Adam Sabzevari
Submitted By Hertzl Cohanpour
Ladies Seudat Shelishit at Shaare Rachamim
Ladies, please join us for Shaare Rachamim's Seuda Shelishit at 7:45 pm, this week featuring guest speakers, Liya Hakimian, Odeliyah Karmily and featuring our very special Kallah Mrs. Tehila Bitton Wolfson and the mother-of-the-khattan Mrs. Josie Wolfson.
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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. Special Guest Speakers: TBA
Don’t miss this special 6-week summer series with Morah Linda Nathan!
Join us Tuesday mornings as we learn Sefer Tomer Devorah - a powerful sefer by the Ramak that teaches us how to emulate Hashem’s 13 Attributes of Mercy. There’s no better time than the summer to prepare our hearts before Elul. This Sefer will elevate you spiritually and emotionally in the most beautiful way. Begins: Tuesday, July 15 Breakfast at 9:30 AM | Class at 9:45 AM 697 Middle Neck Rd. $100 for the full 6-week series (includes class recordings) Venmo: @SBMdonations. Registration is only confirmed once payment is sent. To be added to the *WhatsApp chat for class reminders and recordings, contact Elisheva Hakimian at (516) 851-9235. Open to college-age girls and women. No children please.
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Weddings & Sheva Berachot
All the Halachot you need to know with Rabbi Mordechai Djavaheri. Thursdays in July at SBM 9-10 pm.
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8:30 AM SHARP | Small Sanctuary @ 54 - Launching Wednesday, July 16
Exciting Community Announcement: We are proud to introduce a new EXPRESS Minyan, launching Wednesday, July 16 — and you’re invited to be part of something uplifting, meaningful, and uniquely energizing. 8:30 AM SHARP - Small Sanctuary @ 54. This is not your typical weekday minyan. This is a purposeful, focused, and powerful prayer experience, joined by the boys’ teen camp and open to all who seek an inspiring start to their day. Grandfathers, Fathers & Sons: This Is Your Moment We warmly encourage all Grandfathers and fathers of teen boys to daven side by side with their sons and grandsons — building spiritual bonds, creating memories, and modeling the power of tefillah through presence. Arrive a Bit Early? Dive Into Torah. For those who thirst for learning, join Rabbi Moshe for a short and sweet pre-minyan Torah insight at 8:10 AM. No Speeches. No Announcements. Just pure, heartfelt davening — straight and streamlined, respecting your time and elevating your soul. Followed by an Elaborate Egg Breakfast. Yes — we’re talking gourmet eggs, hot and fresh, and a chance to sit, eat, and connect. Join us. Bring your son and grandson and create your family’s spiritual legacy. Bring your energy. Let’s start the day together — with focus, with faith, and with flavor. Wednesday, July 16 and onward | 8:30 AM Sharp | 54 Small Sanctuary. Submitted by Igal Nassimi.
SHABBAT LUNCH WITH LIEUTENANT COLONEL GOLAN AND HADAR VACH
By popular demand, our community is honored to welcome back Lieutenant Colonel Golan Vach, together with his wife Hadar. Golan and Hadar are true hero’s of Am Yisrael who have shown the world the morality and ethics of our nation. Join us at Shaare Rachamim for Shabbat lunch on July 19th where Golan and Hadar will give a joint lecture inspiring us with their love for Torat Yisrael, Am Yisrael, and Eretz Yisrael. Please sign up with this link by July 16th:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tj8uVUSwJI3L6ggS9GQQqNtGUl7uly3iQwmtB6HRjbg/edit
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Sourdough Baking Workshop by Bitta Liviem & Danielle Akhavan
A night of learning recipes & uplifting words of inspiration from Rabbanit Coty Bitton.  Sunday July 20th, Shaare Shalom, Doors open at 7pm.  $15 registration.  Light refreshments served.  Spots are limited. https://forms.gle/L3B5dgDbUHhUzyUXA
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SBM Tutoring – Now Open for Registration!
Looking for quality Torah and Hebrew tutoring for your son? Boys ages 6–17 (No Bar Mitzvah students) Located at Shaare Rachamim 45-minute sessions. Only $40 per session Subjects include Hebrew, Chumash, Mishnah, Gemara & more! Spots are limited! Reach out to Josh Aziz at 516-418-4601 to sign up today!
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JULY Classes at Shaare Shalom & Shaare Rachamim
All men are invited to join in on any of this month’s classes. Classes take place in Shaare Shalom & Shaare Rachamim, both mornings & evenings. Submitted by Josh LeVian.  See attached flyers for Details:
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR SHAARE SHALOM MORNING CLASSES
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR SHAARE RACHAMIM MORNING CLASSES
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR SHAARE RACHAMIM NIGHTLY CLASSES
Central Board Announcement: Community Gifting Survey Results
We’re sharing the results from the recent community Gifting Survey and want to thank everyone who took the time to participate. Your input is playing an important role in guiding our ongoing conversations as we explore meaningful and fair solutions. As we move forward, please know that all decisions will be made with the intention of reflecting the voices of our community, strengthening our connections, and promoting unity.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SURVEY RESULTS  
UMJCA Angel Fund – Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for your generous support and participation in the UMJCA Angel Fund campaign. May Hashem bless you and all of Am Yisrael with health, happiness, and the continued merit to always be on the giving side. If you weren’t able to join in during the campaign, it’s not too late! Donations are still welcome via Venmo: @UMJCAAngelFund or by check made payable to UMJCA Angel Fund. Contributions can be handed to any Angel Fund members or to the Kanissa office at any time. Tizku l’mitzvot! Submitted by Morris Aziz.
 
Partners in Learning Season 5 is coming soon!
Contact us for more info! Josh Aziz: 516-418-4601 - R' Michael Livi: 516-782-7720 - Aaron Aziz: 516-355-8018
SIGN UP HERE!  https://forms.gle/uMVhm27AfbqnLw3c6
How it works:
1, Fill out the form to get matched with a learning partner just for you.
2. We will pair you with someone compatible.
3. You pick the topic and choose a day and time that works best for you and your study partner — ONLY 30 MINUTES ONCE A WEEK, TOTALLY ON YOUR SCHEDULE.
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Sisterhood’s Women's Entrepreneurship Directory
We are proud to recognize the many talented women within our own community who have launched their own businesses. To support and celebrate their efforts, the UMJCA Sisterhood is excited to introduce the Women's Entrepreneurship Directory — a central space where you can explore and connect with these inspiring ventures. We invite you to bookmark this page and visit often as we continue to grow and spotlight the incredible women in our midst.
CLICK HERE
 
Registration Closing Soon for Camp MTA
We are excited to launch the revamped Camp MTA ("Mashadi Teen Adventures") for campers entering 7th and 8th grades. Camp MTA runs for five weeks from July 16 - August 19 from Monday to Thursday, under the direction of Jon Zar, formerly of NCSY and the community "Izzy" Teen Tour. This year's camp features exciting trips, upgraded meals, a daily minyan,  chesed activities  and lots of ruach! Registration will close on Monday, June 23. For more information or to register please visit http://www.campmta.org or email Jon@campmta.org. Submitted by Natascha Shaer.
UMJCA Israel Travel Updates Group for those with immediate family currently in Israel
Hi everyone, if you have a family member in Israel right now who is looking to come back to the US, please take a moment to fill out the attached form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8FvZovo2kI88-iI3C8K6ofJkjmBeC4s_UCfyq1EvkpeOGXg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105396242313493357930
Just launched: the new and improved Shaare Rachamim Kids Program 
Great programming for toddlers, boys, girls, and Seuda Shelishit — with tefillah, games, snacks, and engaging classes. Happening every Shabbat across both 695 & 697. For full details, check out the poster in Shaare Rachamim this Shabbat.
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SHIRA GUIDELINES 
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HELP MAKE GNE MYOPATHY (HIBM) A DISEASE OF THE PAST
Join us in the fight to eradicate GNE Myopathy (HIBM) from our community. Genosera, a biotechnology company, has been advancing a *groundbreaking gene therapy to treat GNE Myopathy (HIBM)- a rare muscle wasting disorder that has deeply affected members of our community. We need your generous donation to help fund this novel therapy and bring hope to those living with this condition. Please make your tax-exempt donation today to help make this devastating disease a thing of the past! Click on the following link give.classy.org/CureGNEM or on the following flyer for more information and to make a donation. For more info please contact Dr. Gidon Akler (Aghlar) at 954-708-1309.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
 
Mashadi Chessed Network
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Mashadi Chessed Network, an MYC initiative. This platform has been created to connect volunteers with meaningful chessed opportunities across our community. Please note, this is an admin-only chat and no fundraising will take place here. If you would like to volunteer or have a request, feel free to reach out to the admins. Join the group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcZiYyTvA4oBfBlGrMagip.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information please contact Arieh Livieim.
SBM Presents: New Weekly Series with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian!
All community men are invited to join the new in depth Halachot Niddah Chabura with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian. This series’ topic will be Halachot Niddah. This week’s topic is “Vestot: Part 3”. Monday Nights from 8:45-9:00pm in Shaare Rachamim. 
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
UMJCADirectory.com is live!
Each family should have received a letter with invitation codes for household members to set up personalized accounts. Use your account to view the directory and update your information as needed. Updates will be reflected in both the online and printed directory. Please submit any changes online or return the letter with updates by May 31, 2025. For help with the directory please send an email to Directorysupport@umjca.org. 
PLEASE CLICK TO VIEW THE SAMPLE LETTER
NEW on Kanissa News Instagram:Mashadi Heritage Corner
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM ?
MOST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED!
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Mashadi Wedding Boutique
In an effort to make life easier for newly engaged couples, and thanks to the incredible generosity of several bridal dress distributors, the Sisterhood is pleased to announce that brand new wedding dresses will be available to Mashadi brides completely for free. Donations to this fund are welcomed @UMJCAevents. Suggested donation of $0 - $1,000 based on comfort level (no obligations). Tailoring by others.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND CONTACT INFO  
UMJCA Wedding Package
We are happy to announce that UMJCA Wedding Package with Lederman Catering is BACK. For any information, please contact Haleh Benilevi at (516) 849-3636.
Daily Classes in Shaare Shalom with Rabbi Mosheh Aziz
Please join us for daily classes with Rabbi Mosheh Aziz in Shaare Shalom.
■ Pele Yoetz Daily - Monday-Friday 7:45 am - 8:05 ambefore the 8:05 am Minyan
■ NEW Parasha of the Week with Rashi - Monday-Friday 8:10 am - 8:30 am
before the 8:30 am Minyan
For more information, speak with Rabbi Mosheh Aziz or Adam Liviem
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 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.
Join the new chat!s!
We have created two chats for community members to ask any shabbat/holiday or kashrut related questions. All questions will be answered by community rabbi's and teachers.
Join the chats by clicking on the links below.
Shabbat & Holiday chat:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GW3Q7QrY3VtIJdMB3o17YP
Kosher Chat:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fh7Antlmk7CETORsbkHLOP
SHIRA NEWS
Shaare Shalom
- No Shiras are reported for this Shabbat at Shaare Shalom
Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center
- No Shiras are reported for this Shabbat at Ohr Esther
Shaare Rachamim
- Celebrating the Wedding of Tehila Bitton to Mordechai Wolfson
CLICK HERE FOR THE SHIRA NEWS WITH PICTURE
If you would like your Celebration and Picture listed in Shira News or Shalom Week, please email to kanissanews@gmail.com, or holondon@aol.com, whatsapp/text to (917) 859-0269 by Wednesday Night

THIS WEEK IN SHALOM WEEK
■ THE 3 WEEKS ■ ROOT OF ANTISEMITISM ■ THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ■ ISRAEL AND SYRIA TO NORMALIZE RELATIONS?
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
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION ON SHALOM WEEK
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
 
Ramin Ismaili, Proud American Artist, Author, Gemologist, and Health Coach
Creator of the Linerism technique have spent his life spreading laughter, having worked in the Diamond District in New York since 1979 and traveled the world, always with a smile. For the past decade, Ramin Ismaili have been crafting poems that lead directly to laughter.
Please Click Here for Ramin Ismaili website to see his biography, profile and interviews
Click Here for the Podcast Interview Podcast link
YOUTUBE VIDEO 1
YOUTUBE VIDEO 2 
YOUTUBE VIDEO 3 
YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE RAMIN ISMAILI  YOUTUBE PAGE
Rabbi Ezrahian Classes on Zoom
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Mr Bassalian Zoom Page
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NOAM NEWS