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FRIDAY MAY 9, 2025
PARASHAT: Acharei Mot - Kedoshim
CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:41 pm
SHABBAT ENDS: 8:51 pm
PRAYER TIMES
OMER SHEET 
MOST IDEAL TIME TO COUNT SEFIRAT HAOMER
MASHADI OMER CUSTOMS
UMJCA Sisterhood Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Bazaar – This Sunday May 11
Please join us on Sunday, May 11th at Shaare Shalom.  Beautiful plants on sale outdoors, amazing vendors selling gifts indoors.  Please contact a Sisterhood member for Plant pre-sale information.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR  A FULL VIEW OF THE PLANTS CATALOG
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE BAZAR BOUTIQUE FLYER AND LIST OF VENDORS
SHAARE SHALOM SHABBAT  SPEAKER:
Doron Hakimian
Submitted by Hertzl Cohanpour on behalf of the Shaare Shalom Synagogue Board
Fire Drill at Shaare Shalom
Within the next few weeks, Shaare Shalom will be having a fire drill during the Shabbat services. This will only last a few minutes and we will need everyone's co-operation. Shaare Shalom Security Committee.
Ladies' Seudat Shelishit IS BACK!!!
Please join us at 7pm for our first week back in the tent, with guest speakers: Sheila Hekmati and Rachel Enayatian.
PLEASE 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: Group Discussions on Parashat Achare Mot-Kedoshim. 12:30 pm, downstairs Beit Midrash.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
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.
SBM Presents: “Happy Hour” Office Lectures Series - Week 3
All men are invited to join us this Monday, May 12th at 15 West 47th Street, New York NY 10036 in the Basement Kanissa for Week 3 of this semester’s Happy Hour Office lectures. 5:00 pm Mincha - 5:15 pm Divre Torah by R’ Yisrael Enayatian. Followed by Refreshments.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
SBM Presents: New Weekly Class with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian
All community men are invited to join the new in depth Halachot Niddah Chabura with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian. Monday Nights from 8-9pm in Shaare Rachamim. Begins Monday Night May 12th. This week’s topic is “Vestot”. Submitted by R. Michael Livi.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
 
Shaare Rachamim Lag Baomer BBQ - This Thursday, May 15 
THE WAIT IS OVER. Sign up for the annual Shaare Rachamim Lag Baomer BBQ! Thursday night 5/15 8:30 pm. NO WALK INS! Open to male Community Members 21+. Sign up and pay with link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-lag-baomer-bbq.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
Israel Day Parade - Sunday May 18th 2025
Please join us in marching in the annual Israel Day Parade, which will take place on Sunday May 18th 2025.  Pick up your T-Shirts beginning 10:30am, buses will depart from Shaare Shalom 54 Steamboat at 11am.  $12 fee includes T-Shirts, transportation, pizza & snacks.  Please use the following link to register:  https://forms.gle/ra6N9Y9mZGtzJ1rp7
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
MAY 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
Sefirat HaOmer WhatsApp Reminder
If you are interested to subscribe to a Sefirat HaOmer WhatsApp Reminder, please click on the following link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExMjPSsK34O5UQQIJhMDuS
No reminders will be sent on Erev Shabbat or Erev Chag
This service is free. Sponsorships available (charity of your choice).
Submitted by Mikael Kavian.
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
World Zionist Organization Elections
Held only once every 5 years, the WZO elections determine how a $1.5 billion annual budget is used to support Israel and strengthen its connection to Jewish communities in the Diaspora—including education, scholarships, and more! It only takes $5 and 5 minutes to vote. Make your voice count by voting for #15 ZOA at https://did.li/voteforisraelUMJCA. In-person voting is also available at Shaare Shalom this Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Submitted by Ruben Ben Yeudah.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
OHR ESTHER SHABBAT KIDS PROGRAMMING
The program begins with a Jersey Raffle at 10:15am, followed by Classes Opening at 10:30am. Attendees of each class will be awarded “Kanissa Points,” and will be entered into raffles to win fantastic prizes, such as Football/Basketball cards and much more! 
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO 
 
Ladies Businesses and Careers Network!
Welcome to the first UMJCA Sisterhood community wide ladies driven businesses and careers network!! The comprehensive directory will be published on our website in the coming weeks. In order for us to better serve you, please fill out the following short survey.
https://forms.gle/nHMgw7LQyLLrkaw58
Submitted by Arezou Tolou. 

 
NEW on Kanissa News Instagram:Mashadi Heritage Corner
DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM ?
MOST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NAMES  
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.
UPDATED SHIRA GUIDELINES 
IMPORTANT REVISION FOR MAFTIR READING SHIRAS
CLICK HERE
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 Bar-Mitzvah Torah Reading by Moshe Berokhim, son of Jennifer and Rachamim Berokhim
Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center
- Celebrating the Bar-Mitzvah Torah Reading by Coby Shaer, son of Cheryl and Isaac Shaer  
- Celebrating the Torah Reading by Ariel Shaer, son of Cheryl and Isaac Shaer 
- Celebrating the Birth and Brit-Milah of the Newborn Baby Boy, born to Micol and Joshua Hakimian
Shaare Rachamim
- Celebrating the Bar-Mitzvah Torah Reading by Jacob Benzakarya, son of Fred and Romina Benzakarya
ADDITIONAL SHIRAS
Shaare Yashar (813 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck)
- Celebrating the Birth of the Newborn Baby Girl, born to Naomi and Yitzchak Yehoshua
 
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
■ PESACH SHENI ■ LAG B’OMER ■ CONTROL YOUR DESIRES ■ VE DAY IN ISRAEL
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
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
CLICK HERE
Mr Bassalian Zoom Page
CLICK HERE 
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