Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker: Mansour Karimzadeh Submitted By Hertzl Cohanpour
Overnight parking in the Shaare Shalom As of Sunday November 2nd, any vehicle left overnight in the Shaare Shalom parking lot, 54 Steamboat Rd, without written consent, WILL BE SUBJECT TO TOWING AT THE VEHICLE OWNERS EXPENSE. Parking restrictions are lifted for all Shabbatot and Chagim. For more information, please contact Matt Eliassi.
Ladies Seudat Shlishit at Shaare Rachamim Ladies, please join us for Shaare Rachamim's Seuda Shelishit at 5:30 pm, this week featuring guest speaker Rachel Nassimiha and featuring a PANEL OF PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS: Romina Benzakarya, Natasha Dilamani, Limor Kohanim, Magny Nabavian, Farnaz Rachmani and Nancy Shahverdi. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
Seuda Shlishit @ Shaare Rachamim A special Evening with Rabbi Bitton. Shabbat afternoon following Mincha. Special Guest Speakers: Rabbi Yosef Bitton "Dinosaurs in the Bible" CLICK HERE FOR FLYER AND MORE INFO
MESA Fourth Annual Open House, Wed, Oct 29 With Immense Gratitude to Hashem we are honored to invite all prospective parents for the 2026–2027 school year to attend Magen Ephraim Sephardic Academy’s Fourth Annual Open House on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This special evening will offer an opportunity to learn about MESA’s distinctive programs and carefully crafted curriculum—designed to honor our Sephardic heritage, preserve our treasured traditions, and reflect our unwavering commitment to academic excellence. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus, sharing our vision, and showcasing the warm and nurturing environment that makes MESA a truly exceptional place for every child to grow and succeed. Kindly RSVP using the QR code provided on the flyer. 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
UMJCA Elections – Call for Nominations
Nominations are officially open for the upcoming UMJCA Elections! The UMJCA Elections for the Central Board, Shaare Shalom, Ohr Esther, and Shaare Rachamim will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025. We extend our sincere thanks to all outgoing Board members for their dedicated service, hard work, and commitment to community volunteering throughout the past term. We wish them the very best in the future. Community members are now invited to submit nominations for the following positions: Central Board: Nominees must be at least 36 years old (men or women). Synagogue Boards (Shaare Shalom, Ohr Esther, Shaare Rachamim): Nominees must be at least 26 years old (men only)To nominate a candidate, please use the links below: Submit Nomination Online Here For more information, please contact the Supervisory Council at mashadisc2025@gmail.com.
Cathy Banilivy - Allen Hakim - Allen Hakimian - Babak Kamali - Herbert Livi - Parham Shaer - Mahtab Zar
Donating Stock directly to UMJCA Donating stock directly to UMJCA allows us to avoid paying capital gains tax on the investment's gains while also deducting the full market value of the stock. This gives us a bigger tax benefit than selling the stock and donating cash. Cash donation $5,000 → Save $1,500 - Stock donation $5,000 (cost basis $1,000) → Save $2,700. Extra $1,200 saved by donating stock. Donating stock allows us to save and give more. Assumes 30% total Fed and NYS tax rate. Submitted by Arash Dilmanian - Arash.Dilmanian@silverpeak.com
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
MJCC UPDATE As construction progresses on this monumental project, we’re excited to announce that additional dedication opportunities have become available.
Please review the updated list of available dedications and contact Omid Hakimi @ (516)770-5533.
Yeshiva Scholarship Application The applications for the Yeshiva scholarships are now available for the academic year 2025- 2026. This year the applications can be submitted to https://forms.gle/6QSccQXb1D4UCDcP6. Please note that a copy of the school invoice MUST also be sent to the committee at UMJCAyeshivafund@gmail.com . Submitted by Edo Livi.
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 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. 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.
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
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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 Speaker:
Overnight parking in the Shaare Shalom
Donating Stock directly to UMJCA
Sisterhood’s Women's Entrepreneurship Directory
Mashadi Chessed Network
UMJCA Wedding Package
Daily Classes in Shaare Shalom with Rabbi Mosheh Aziz
