Buy It Now Dear Members of Our Community,
As we welcome Rosh Hashanah, the UMJCA Central Board wishes you and your families a Shanah Tovah U’Metukah. We are especially grateful to everyone who supported our community this past year. Your generosity allows us to care for those in need, strengthen our institutions, and invest in the future of our community. We hope even more families will join in supporting these important efforts in the year ahead. As some have requested, please see the attached link to the High Holiday "Buy It Now," with available Kavods: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZZp_37Y-MTRbbbsfeQ6JsnGNT9XWoch/view?usp=sharing
May 5787 bring health, happiness, peace, and success to our families. We pray for peace and security in Israel and for a year of unity, strength, and good news for Am Yisrael.
Shanah Tovah, UMJCA Central Board
Branches of Bracha Holiday raffle: https://bq.harpgive.com/HighHolidays
High Holidays at 54 Shaare Shalom • Netz Minyan (Rosh Hashana) — Early sunrise minyan held both days, followed by a special Kiddush. Contact Parham Shaer or Adam Liviem.
• Kids Day Care & Programs (Rosh Hashana) — Ages 3+, both days from 9:30–12:30, snacks included, free of charge. Contact Rebbetzin (Morah) Gabby Aziz.
• Ladies Seating (Yom Kippur) — Reserve seats at Rabbi BenHaiim’s minyan through Mrs. Mashid Hakimi at (516) 849-9416 or the Kanissa office. $100 per seat.
• Kids Programs & Day Care (Yom Kippur) — Ages 2+, all day, includes supervised gym play, lunch, and snacks — free of charge. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
Mashadi Community Wide Lecture: The final event of our incredible Elul lineup!!
Join us for one last powerful dose of inspiration before Yom Kippur, the final day of judgment, with world-renowned speaker Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan. “One Day Can Change Everything”. Wednesday, September 16 8:00 PM- Doors Open 8:15 PM- Hatarat Nedarim followed by Lecture Shaare Shalom- 54 Steamboat Road CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
SUKKAH DEPOT OF GREAT NECK BY YOSSI NAMDAR The #1 Bestselling Sukkah Brand Worldwide - NEW LOCATION: 441 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck. FEATURING THE NEW ALL GLASS PANEL SUKKAHS.
EARLY BIRDS IN AUGUST WILL GET A SPECIAL DISCOUNT AND FREE DELIVERY. Late Night Appointments available if Required. Please Contact Yossi Namdar At (516) 642-1435. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
Clothing Donations for Families in Need in Israel Mrs. Lida Edalati has been collecting clothing to help families in need in Israel. If you or someone you know will be traveling to Israel and would be able to assist, ready-packed carry-on bags are available for pickup and delivery in Israel. For more information or to arrange pickup, please contact Mrs. Lida Edalati at (516) 314-7919. Thank you for helping make a difference!
COMMUNITY SUKKAH PARTY - Sep 30 Join us for a fun day of BBQ, music, entertainment, and a raffle as we celebrate Sukkot together! Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 10 AM–3:30 PM. Mashadi Jewish Center, 54 Steamboat Road - Free for the entire Mashadi community! CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
20th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Young Mashadi Jewish Center The community celebrates the 20th anniversary of the grand opening of The Young Mashadi Jewish Center | Ohr Esther at 130 Steamboat Rd, Great Neck, NY. Opened for its first Shabbat on September 15, 2006, the building has become a hub for Shabbat and holiday minyans, Shalom Early Childhood Center, Talmud Torah, the MYC, UMJCA Programming and much more! With the help of HaShem, may Ohr Esther and all our Kanissas continue to be a beacon of growth and togetherness for our community for generations to come. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
Shaare Rachamim Yom Kippur Tent Minyan with Rabbi Azarahaian Please join us this Yom Kippur!
Tent Minyan All Star Team at Shaare Rachamim Tent. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICTURE
GNE Myopathy/HIBM patients from The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation (NDF): Recruitment for the Ultragenyx First-in-human Study of UX016 (Sialic Acid-C16 Prodrug) is starting in New Jersey. Trial Recruitment Phone Number: 1-888-756-8657 Email: TrialRecruitment@ultragenyx.com Location: Iselin, New Jersey.
Submitted by Navid Rachman
Thank You from Israel A Heartfelt Thank You from the Israeli Consulate in New York. The Consulate General of Israel in New York sent a special letter of appreciation to the Mashadi Community for its generous Rosh Hashanah honey gift. READ THE FULL LETTER HERE
UMJCA Programming in need of male Mashadi teenage assistants/female subs/male subs Seeking outgoing, helpful, candidates that model good sportsmanship to our youth, are great communicators, and critically, an extra set of eyes and ears, keeping safety first. Please reach out to bazmeh@mashadi.org or WhatsApp text 516-304-5266.
Ohr Esther Announcement The Ohr Esther Board of Directors is proud to announce the following Gabbayim for each Minyan at Ohr Esther. CLICK HERE
UMJCA Sisterhood & MYC Election and Nomination Forms The election for the UMJCA Sisterhood and the Mashadi Youth Committee (MYC) will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at: Shaare Shalom Synagogue, 54 Steamboat Road Eligibility for Nomination
UMJCA Sisterhood: Any woman 21 years of age or older may be nominated.
Mashadi Youth Committee (MYC): All nominees, both men and women, must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Please submit all nomination or candidacy forms by email to mashadisc2025@gmail.com or by fax to 212-575-8244. For more information, please contact any member of the Supervisory Council: Cathy Banilivy • Allen Hakim • Allen Hakimian • Babak Kamali • Herbert Livi • Igal Nassim • Mahtab Zar
Registration Is Now Open for The 2027 Israel Bar Mitzvah Tour Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Registration is now open for the 2027 Israel bar mitzvah tour. If you're a parent of a bar mitzvah boy, sign up today using the special code. Submitted by Matthey Zaroovabeli. CLICK HERE
Yeshiva Scholarship Application The applications for the Yeshiva scholarships are now available for the academic year 2026- 2027. This year the applications can be submitted to https://forms.gle/9ky3yJK7dkWgHn9Z8. Please note that a copy of the school invoice MUST also be sent to the committee at UMJCAyeshivafund@gmail.com. Submitted by Edo Livi.
Summer Nights for Boys Give your son an unforgettable summer filled with Torah, friends, dinner, raffles, and exciting outings! July 20 – August 21 (Monday–Thursday) - 7:00–8:15 PM - Boys entering 6th–9th Grade. Register here: https://forms.gle/CzKfPsX1G3fNaYhx6. For more information, please contact Shawn Aziz or R’ Mikey Livi. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
Start Your Day with Practical Halacha Join Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haim each morning for a 30-minute Persian Halacha class before Shacharit. Gain practical guidance for everyday life and the upcoming holidays in a clear, engaging, and meaningful learning environment. Open to men of all ages at Shaare Shalom. Will post this as blurb – Submitted by Farshid Liviem. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
BRIDAL SHOWER Guidelines Reminder Dear Community Members,
As we enter another season filled with engagements, weddings, and family semachot, we would like to extend our heartfelt Mazal Tov to all those celebrating these joyous occasions. We are grateful to see that the vast majority of our community has embraced and followed the pre-wedding celebration guidelines adopted by the Central Board last year. Your cooperation and consideration have helped preserve the meaningful nature of these events while easing financial and social pressures on families and guests. As a gentle reminder, these guidelines include AVOIDING SUNDAY EVENTS and striving to keep bridal showers, Hanna Bandoons, and similar pre-wedding CELEBRATIONS GIFT-FREE . We appreciate everyone's continued support and commitment to the values of unity, consideration, and mutual respect that make our community so special.Wishing a heartfelt Mazal Tov to all of the families celebrating happy occasions, and may we continue to share many semachot together. Warm regards, UMJCA Central Board CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION
UMJCA Sisterhood 5th & 6th Grade Bar & Bat Mitzvah List SIGN UP!!! https://forms.gle/ip25ZWMPUz4e8NBHA Parents - you asked, we listened! Due to the number of requests we received for a comprehensive list of community 5th graders, in addition to middle schoolers, we have decided to pilot an initiative to collect this grade as well. Please fill out the attached form for your incoming 5th and/or incoming 6th grader. This list is used for Sisterhood activities, Bar/Bat mitzvah list, Gym Minyan introduction, and other events. Please fill it out only ONCE PER CHILD. UMJCA SISTERHOOD
UMJCA Committees 2025-2028 As required by our bylaws, we are pleased to provide the current list of the Community’s 19 Standing Committees and 2 Councils. Volunteerism has always been one of the defining strengths of our community. Through the dedication of countless volunteers, our committees and councils help address community needs, develop new initiatives, and enhance the quality of life for all our members. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who gives of their time and talents in service of the community. Please find the attached PDF for the complete list of committees and councils
umjcacemetery.com:The NEWMashadi Community Cemeteries Website The Mashadi Community currently utilizes three properties within the New Montefiore Cemetery for burial of loved ones. Additionally, the community owns a fourth property at Beit Moses Cemetery, located across the street from New Montefiore. We are pleased to introduce this new website, designed to provide comprehensive information about your loved ones and cemetery details. http://umjcacemetery.com/ - For more information, please email to umjcacemetery@gmail.com CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UMJCA CEMETERY WEBSITE
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.
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.
SHIRA NEWS
Shaare Shalom - No Shiras were reported at Shaare Shalom Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center - No Shiras were reported at Ohr Esther Shaare Rachamim -No Shiras were reported at Shaare Rachamim
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 ■ Rosh Hashana Seder ■ The Shofar ■ Israelis’ popular tourist destinations ■ Israel’s top baby names Advertisements ANDSponsorships 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
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
Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speakers
Elul & Yom Kippur: Prepare with Confidence
Clothing Donations for Families in Need in Israel
UMJCA Programming in need of male Mashadi teenage assistants/female subs/male subs
UMJCA Sisterhood & MYC Election and Nomination Forms
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS 
UMJCA Wedding Package
