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FRIDAY DEC 5,, 2025
PARASHAT: Vayishlach
CANDLE LIGHTING: 4:09 pm
SHABBAT ENDS: 5:17 pm
PRAYER TIMES
Supervisory Council Announcement
The UMJCA Supervisory Council is happy to notify the Community the following Board Officers Positions:
Shaare Shalom Officers Announcements
Ohr Esther Officers Announcement
Shaare Rachamim Officers Announcement
Cathy Banilivy | Allen Hakim | Allen Hakimian | Babak Kamali | Herbert Livi | Mahtab Zar
THIRD ANNUAL BIBI BABA BINGO
Please join us on Sunday, December 7th from 11:30-2:00 pm at Sharee Shalom for an amazing opportunity to spend time with your Bibi and Baba and play bingo! Open to all MYC ages and their Grandparent.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker:
Eddie LeVian
The Upcoming Important Park District Election
Submitted By Hertzl Cohanpour
Pre-Chanukah Evening of Inspiration
Join us for a powerful night with Cody Cohen as he shares “The Hidden Light Inside Every Struggle: A Journey of Courage, Faith & Healing.”. Opening remarks by Rabbi Adam Sabzevari. Shaare Shalom - Wednesday, December 10 -  8:00 PM – Doors Open
 Lavish Dinner + Donut Tasting Bar - 8:30 PM – Program Begins - Open to all men & women - Free Entry — RSVP Required - Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Fkc1EsAp89CEJrah9.
Don’t miss this uplifting, meaningful, and empowering evening!
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Long Term Planning Seminar - Mon, Dec 8  
Please join us Monday December 8th at 7:30 pm in the Shaare Shalom small sanctuary. Avi Mazloumi, Esq. will present an informative evening regarding long-term planning. Free entry, but please use the enclosed link to register and send in any questions you may have for Avi. Questions will remain anonymous. Light refreshments. Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/NPJ43gmP5iwi9Fdz7 Submitted by: Arezou Tolou
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
Park Commissioner Elections – This Tue, Dec 9th
The Great Neck Park District is holding its elections for Park Commissioner, this Tuesday December 9th. We urge all community members in the Park District to go out and vote in this extremely important election. Park elections are important part of our community life. We as a community need to show our true numbers by voting. Submitted by Allen Hakim on behalf of the UMJCA Public Affairs Committee.
Mashadi Heritage Corner 
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM?
If not, can you show to your Parents or Grandparents? Tag or comment below by reference number! We will gather the names and publish it in two weeks. Please send your replies to: 
https://www.facebook.com/yehudi.mashadi or https://www.facebook.com/kanissanews
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICTURE 
THE LADIES CLUB AT 54
The women of Shaare Shalom are invited to a special program this Shabbat, with Mrs. Melinda Hakimi as a guest speaker, and with inspiration from this week's Parshat Vayishlach. Please join us this Saturday, December 6th from 12:30 - 1:00pm in the Shaare Shalom Small Sanctuary.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
A TASTE OF TORAH
Ladies, please join us this Shabbat for A TASTE OF TORAH, with Rabbanit Coty Bitton and featuring this week: Parashat Vayishlach, with special guest speaker Amanda Nasrollahi. Doors open 12:15 pm, downstairs Beit Midrash
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
13 years of the 8:05 Minyan
The entire community is cordially invited to join and celebrate 13 years of the 8:05 Minyan, Tuesday Morning December 16th at Shaare Shalom. 8:05 Shacharit followed by an extraordinary lavish breakfast! Looking forward to seeing everyone.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
MESA News!
■ Kindergarten Chesed Trip – Tomchei Shabbos, Queens
Our Kindergarteners visited Tomchei Shabbos to deliver toys from our school-wide toy drive. Thank you to Mr. Gideon Karmili for warmly welcoming our students and teaching them about the importance of chesed.
■ “Week of IDF Training” – Maccabees of Today
Leading up to Hanukkah, our Shlichot organized a creative “Week of IDF Training,” with students exploring different branches of the Israeli army through hands-on activities and teamwork challenges. A huge thank-you to our dedicated Bnot Sherut for bringing this meaningful experience to life.
■ Parenting Class With Mr. Sigal
MESA hosted its first parenting class of the year, focusing on the true meaning of grades. Thank you to all the parents who joined this valuable session.
■ Upcoming Events
• Dec 19: Kabbalat Shabbat at Shaare Rachamim for Kindergarten families
• January: 1st Grade Siddur Celebration
• February: 2nd & 3rd Grade Chumash Celebration
BRIDAL SHOWER Guidelines Reminder
Dear Community Members,
This is a reminder that, following the June 23rd poll and a unanimous Central Board vote, the following recommendations regarding pre-wedding events will go into effect starting December 1, 2025. Over 69% of respondents supported the idea that bridal showers have become too costly and gift-focused, placing unnecessary pressure on guests. In response, and in line with our responsibility to support the unity and long-term welfare of the community, the Central Board is moving forward with the following: Effective December 1, 2025:
● Gifts should not be brought or accepted at bridal showers, Hanna Bandoons, or similar pre-wedding events
● These events should not be held on Sundays
To support this, the Community Calendar will no longer accept requests to book bridal showers or similar events on Sundays. We understand that customs evolve over time, and our goal is to ease the burden on families and guests while preserving the meaningful nature of these celebrations. Thank you for your continued support, The UMJCA Central Board
CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION   
SBM Presents: Tzitzit Tying Workshop with Jacob Aminoff! - Dec 4 and 11
Learn the halachot and hands-on tying of the classic Sephardi style on December 4th, and practice of the Rambam/Rabbi Ben Haim style on December 11th. Both classes run 8:30–9:30 PM at Shaare Rachamim, 695 Middle Neck Road. To order your Tzizit, contact Jacob Aminoff (516) 243-5941.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
SHAARE SHALOM - Mashadi Jewish Center
RULES & REGULATIONS BOOKLET
CLICK HERE
Treasures of the Mashadi Kitchen
UMJCA Sisterhood cookbook by Mrs Ania Nassimi is available for sale. Please venmo $40 to @paysisterhood. Pick up on 12/17/25. Submitted by: Arezou Tolou
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
DECEMBER 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 R. Michael Livi.  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
Club MJC Prek-1st Grade boys & 4th-6th Grade Boys: Nov. 15 & NEW CHAT GROUP
To register, please go to programs.mashadi.org/clubmjc
A chat was made to have all the communication in one place for all parents that send to club mjc, everything will be sent here from what’s happening that week, to special weeks, if there is an off week, what grade and where they will be coming. Hope to see everyone this term! Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C9t5SLRgCXmJ6leZiLqCQF
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
Saturday Night Family Learning Program is ON 
It's "Pajama Night" so come in your Pajama's for your bonus Raffle tickets this Saturday Night from 7:00-8:00 pm @ 54. Learning for Boys & Girls of all ages, Snacks, FLP Junior for children ages 5 and younger, Kahoot challenge and cool Raffle prizes every week. This week's Family Learning Program is sponsored by: Mr and Mrs Davide Aziz in honor of Jaydens Bar Mitzvah, Mr and Mrs Michael and Sadie Hakimian in honor of Aiden’s birthday, Mr and Mrs Tony Aziz, Mr and Mrs Andy Bassaly in honor of their children, Mr and Mrs Danny Nassimi, Mr and Mrs David Zar, Mr and Mrs Matthew Zeroobaveli liluy nishmat David Ben Shalom Shlomo.
Motze Shabbat Classes with Rav Ben-Haim Starting This Week
We are excited to announce the launch of our winter Motze Shabbat shiurim with Rav Ben-Haim starting this Motze Shabbat BH. The class will take place right after Shabbat ends in the library of Shaare Shalom Synagogue. The topic for the this winter will be laws of Tzedakah and Maaser. Class will be in Hebrew. For more information contact Rabbi Mosheh Aziz
Business Consulting by Angel Fund
Mission Statement: Business Consulting by Angel Fund, a committee under the non-profit organization Angel Fund by UMJCA, is dedicated to empowering new and existing entrepreneurs through dependable, professional, and community-focused guidance. Our mission is to offer clear, practical, and strategic business advice to individuals seeking to:
• Start a new business
• Modify or restructure an existing business
• Improve or grow their current business operations
We strive to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, support, and confidence they need to make informed decisions and succeed in their ventures.
Program Timing:  The Business Consulting program will operate once a month, offering 2 hours of dedicated consulting time. During this period, individual time slots will be allotted to participating entrepreneurs to ensure personalized attention and meaningful guidance. Further scheduling and sign-up details will be provided in advance of each monthly session.
To Contact the Business Consulting Team,  please email to Angelfundbusiness@gmail.com
Angel Fund Announcement
If you made a pledge during the Angel Fund fundraising campaign and have not yet received a bill, please contact by TEXT Message: George Dilamani – (516) 770-5635,  Morris Aziz – (516) 850-8787.  If you did not have the opportunity to participate or would like to increase your pledge, it’s not too late — we welcome your support! Thank you for being a part of this important cause.
LARGE SELECTION AVAILABLE
Large selection of new Tzitzit for Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, Tzitzit Kattan,Mezuzot, and Tefilins Are available for purchase in Shaare Shalom. For more information, please contact THE Shaare shalom office, Morris Aziz, Parham Shaer.
SUNDAY TEFILIN CLASS
Join us Sundays starting October 19 at Shaare Shalom for a morning of tefillah, learning, and basketball with Rabbi Yoav Arjhang and Arieh Livieim. Class runs 10:30–11:30 AM, followed by a meat lunch and basketball until 12:30 PM. For details, contact Rabbi Arjhang at (516) 695-7606 or Arieh Livieim at (516) 532-5977.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
SBM Presents “Semichat Chaver Program” with Rabbi Mosheh Aziz!
All men are invited to join the second season of our weekly in-depth halacha shiur studying the laws of Meat and Dairy. Class is open to men only. First class for the upcoming season begins on Wednesday October 29th. For more information or to join, contact Rabbi Mosheh Aziz (516) 423-1939. Link To Join Chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IorjCWx5LDoFfyr4VCVl69.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
SBM Tutoring – Now Open for Registration!
Looking for quality hebrew and Jewish tutoring for your son?
We’re excited to relaunch for the new school year with personalized sessions designed to help your child grow! 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 – reserve your spot before the school year gets busy! To set up your son with one of our tutors, please reach out to Josh Aziz on WhatsApp at (516) 418-4601. Spots are limited!!
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO  
umjcacemetery.com: The NEW Mashadi 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 Sisterhood 6th Grade Bar & Bat Mitzvah List
SIGN UP!!! @ https://forms.gle/L5QfvV8MtR2ruVtf6
Please fill out the attached form for your 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. Submitted by Monika Anavim.
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. Submitted by: Arezou Tolou. 
CLICK HERE
 
SHIRA GUIDELINES 
CLICK HERE
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.
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
- Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Girl, born to Claudia and Daniel Mardkha (Social Hall Minyan)
Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center
-  Celebrating the Bar-Mitzvah Torah Reading by Jayden Aziz, son of Nicole and Davide Aziz  
-  Celebrating the Torah Reading by Julian Aziz, son of Nicole and Davide Aziz  
Shaare Rachamim
- No shira is reported for Shaare Rachamim at this time 
ADDITIONAL SHIRAS 
Shaare Yashar (813 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck)
Celebrating the birth of baby girl Mina Esther to Rachel and Joshua Girnun 
(Granddaughter of Esther and Yitzchak Soleimani) 
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
■ GENIZAH EXPLAINED ■ ISRAEL'S DEATH PENALTY BILL ■ ANTISEMITE OF THE YEAR ■ IS BEER KOSHER?
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
Rabbi Ezrahian Classes on Zoom
CLICK HERE
Mr Bassalian Zoom Page
CLICK HERE 
NOAM NEWS