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AUG 21, 2026
PARASHAT Ki Tetze
CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:26 pm

SHABBAT ENDS: 8:33 pm
PRAYER TIMES

 
Shaare Shalom Shabbat Speaker:
Rabbi Shlomo Zabihi
Submitted By Hertzl Cohanpour
Ohr Esther Announcement 
The Ohr Esther Board of Directors is proud to announce the following Gabbayim for each Minyan at Ohr Esther.
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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
SUKKAH DEPOT OF GREAT NECK BY YOSSI NAMDAR
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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.
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Late Night Selichot
Saturday Night, August 22nd @Shaare Rachamim
Doors Open: 12:30 am
Selichot Begins 12:50 am
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Ladies Seuda Shelishit at Shaare Rachamim
Ladies, please join us this Shabbat for a special Seuda Shelishit at Shaare Rachamim, with Rabbanit Coty Bitton and featuring this week: Pam Livian “With All Your Heart” and featuring a panel of Mothers whose sons were recent Gap Year students: Monika Anavim, Tzippy Hakimian*, Dalia Loloi, Shirley Nassimi, Ayala Siouni. 7:15 pm, Outdoor Tent.
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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: Rabbi Sammy Banilivy and Yosef Sasson.
SBM Men's Elul Morning Schedule is here!
Daily 8–9:30 AM shiurim @ 695 Middle Neck Road. Engage in Torah Before Rosh Hashana.
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NEW WEEKDAY SELICHOT
Join us for meaningful and uplifting Selichot at 7:50 AM with the incredible voice of Rafael Kendil at the Small Sanctuary, Shaare Shalom. Followed by the regular 8:30 AM Shacharit Minyan. Fast • Sensational • Meaningful.
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Kosher Israeli Dates for Sale! – This Wednesday
Fresh kosher Israeli dates available for just $20 per box. All proceeds support Israeli Farmers and the Mashadi Senior Club. Wednesdays, 10 AM–2 PM at Shaare Shalom.
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SAVE THE DATES — ELUL 2026!
SBM is excited for an incredible lineup of inspiration as we prepare for the Yamim Noraim! 
- Aug. 31 — Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gottlieb
- Sept. 6 — Dr. Jessica Jacob
- Sept. 8 — Eitan Katz Kumzitz
- Sept. 16 — Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan
Mark your calendars & stay tuned for full details on each event!
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Tefillin, Mezuzah and Shaatnez Checking - Sun, Sep 6
Save the Date: Sunday, September 6th 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Shaare Shalom for professional checking services. For more information, please contact: Morris Aziz or R’ Michael Livi.
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.
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SBM Presents: New Weekly Series with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian!
All community men are invited to join the new in depth Halachot Shabbat with Rabbi Ephraim (Aaron) Levian. Monday Nights from 8:30-9:30pm in Shaare Rachamim. Begins Monday Night August 17th. Link for Chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JQyB6YmIy5D5Yzg1Jqx8Q5?s=cl&p=i&ilr=0
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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.
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. TO FIND OUT THE NAMES OF PREVIOUS HERITAGE CORNER POSTS AND TO SEND YOUR YOUR REPLIES PLEASE GO TO: https://www.facebook.com/yehudi.mashadi  OR
https://www.facebook.com/kanissanews
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UMJCA After-School Class Registration
UMJCA after-school class registration is open at programs.mashadi.org
Questions? Email bazmeh@mashadi.org or WhatsApp text to 516-304-2297.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 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 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
- Celebrating the Wedding of Nicole to Kevin Kashimallak (Main Sanctuary)
- Celebrating the Engagement of Lily Hakimian to Adam Hakimian (Main Sanctuary)
- Celebrating the Wedding of Zoey to Benjamin Bassal (Social Hall)
Ohr Esther - Young Mashadi Jewish Center
- No Shiras were reported at Ohr Esther
Shaare Rachamim
- Celebrating the Torah Reading by David Nissim Yadgar, son of Judy and Yosef Yadgar
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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
■ SELICHOT  ■ RETURNING LOST OBJECTS ■ 40 MASHADIS MAKE ALIYAH ■ ORTHODOX COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER 
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
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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
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To subscribe by email or to write one week, contact mashadishabbatspice@gmail.com
Rabbi Ezrahian Classes on Zoom
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Mr Bassalian Zoom Page
Mr. Bassalian's Parasha Class: "Ki Tetze"
August 22, 2023
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NOAM NEWS