Higher Education
Graduation 2022

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The Mashadi Higher Education Committee is pleased to make available the below links for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit their graduation information using the following web forms:

High School Graduates – Click here

College Graduates – Click here

Post – Graduates – Click here

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June, 2022 at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Higher Education
Graduation 2022
Post-Graduates
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2022 POST-GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

(Including Master’s, PhD, Law School, Medical School,
and any other degree beyond an undergraduate degree)

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June, 2022 at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)

Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

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Graduation 2022
Post-Graduates
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Higher Education
Graduation 2022 –
College Graduates
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2022 COLLEGE GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June, 2022 at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

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Graduation 2022 –
College Graduates
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Higher Education
Graduation 2022 –
High School Graduates
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2022 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Reminder: Graduation will be on June, 2022 at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

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Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021

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The Mashadi Higher Education Committee is pleased to make available the below links for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit their graduation information using the following web forms:

High School Graduates – Click here

College Graduates – Click here

Post – Graduates – Click here

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
High School Graduates
Questionnaire

2020 & 2021 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

Continue reading Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
High School Graduates
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Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
College Graduates
Questionnaire

2020 & 2021 COLLEGE GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

Continue reading Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
College Graduates
Questionnaire

Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
Post-Graduates
Questionnaire

2020 & 2021 POST-GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

(Including Master’s, PhD, Law School, Medical School,
and any other degree beyond an undergraduate degree)

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)

Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

Continue reading Higher Education
Graduation 2020 & 2021 –
Post-Graduates
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Higher Education
Graduation 2019

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The Mashadi Higher Education Committee is pleased to make available the below links for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit their graduation information using the following web forms:

High School Graduates – Click here

College Graduates – Click here

Post – Graduates – Click here

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Higher Education
Graduation 2019 –
Post-Graduates
Questionnaire

2019 POST-GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

(Including Master’s, PhD, Law School, Medical School,
and any other degree beyond an undergraduate degree)

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

Continue reading Higher Education
Graduation 2019 –
Post-Graduates
Questionnaire

Higher Education
Graduation 2019 –
College Graduates
Questionnaire

2019 COLLEGE GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

Continue reading Higher Education
Graduation 2019 –
College Graduates
Questionnaire

Higher Education
Graduation 2019 –
High School Graduates
Questionnaire

2019 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 10:30am SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

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2018 – 2020 MYC Election Results

MASHADI YOUTH COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS
Under the supervision of the Supervisory Council, a total of 402 valid votes were cast in the 2018-2020 Mashadi Youth Committee elections held on Sunday Nov. 18. 2018 which include 18 absentee ballots.  An additional 8 votes were declared invalid due to having voted above or below the allowed limits. The results:
 
2018-2020 MYC Members (alphabetically)
Brandon Benilevi
Ariella Ebrani
Itai Hakimian
Elirom Kalatizadeh
Warren Kalaty
Nathan Kashizadeh
Rachel Levian
Ryan LeVian
Adam Livi
Michael Livi
Yael Livian
Naomi Livieim
Elliot Namdar
Mark Nassimian
Alexander Rahmani
2018-2020 MYC Alternates
1. Ilan Bassali
2. Michelle Karmely
3. Ariel Basalely
4. Kevin Hakimi
5. Yasmine Aziz
6. Rachel Aziz
7. Nick Hakimi
2018-2020 MYC Advisers (alphabetically)
Charlotte Bassalian
Mike Chafian
Ben Davoodzadeh
Daniel Dilamani
David Dilamani
Tomer Enayatian
Valentina Ghalandar
Raphael Gorjian
Ashley Hakimian
Joshua Hakimian
Limor Heskia
Jon Ismaili
David Karimzadeh
Kevin Kashinejad
Kevin Kashizadeh
Ilana Levy
Nicola Liuim
Daniel Livian
David Lolai
Daniel Namdar
Steve Shahverdi
Supervisory Council
Eddie LeVian
Cathy Banilivy
Herbert Livi
Allen Hakimian
Lida Nemati

Mashadi Tennis 2018 Champions

Thank you to all participants of the Mashadi Open Tennis Tournament for a wonderful tournament throughout the summer.

In the singles final Sam Hajibai defeated Jared Hakimian 6-3 6-0.

In the doubles final David Karimzadeh & Alex Rahmani defeated Mehdi Nassimi & Robby Navaei.

We would like to also thank the organizers and if anyone would like to volunteer for next year’s tournament please let us know.

Like to thank Mehdi Nassimi for all the years of allowing us to play on his court including this year.

Higher Education
Graduation 2018

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The Mashadi Higher Education Committee is pleased to make available the below links for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit their graduation information using the following web forms:

High School Graduates – Click here

College Graduates – Click here

Post – Graduates – Click here

Deadline for submission will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 8pm SHARP at Shaare Shalom Synagogue (54 Steamboat Rd)
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Higher Education
Graduation 2018 –
High School Graduates
Questionnaire

2018 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 8pm SHARP
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Submissions are now closed!

Higher Education
Graduation 2018 –
College Graduates
Questionnaire

2018 COLLEGE GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 8pm SHARP
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Submissions are now closed!

Higher Education
Graduation 2018 –
Post-Graduates
Questionnaire

2018 POST-GRADUATES – QUESTIONNAIRE

(Including Master’s, PhD, Law School, Medical School,
and any other degree beyond an undergraduate degree)

We are pleased to make it possible for High School, College and Post Graduates to submit your graduation information using the following web forms.

Deadline for submission will be on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 12pm.

Reminder: Graduation will be on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 8pm SHARP
Approx 2 hours in total. All are welcome to attend.

 

Submissions are now closed!

Parashiot Vayakhel-Pekudei!

Dear Friends;

 

I hope that you will enjoy the following Parashiot summaries followed by a Dvar Torah;

 

” Parashat Vayakhel in a Nutshell “

 

Moshe advices Benei Israel to keep Shabbat once again, and requests donations for the materials for making the Mishkan–portable Sanctuary for G-d. He collects gold, silver, precious stones, skins and yarn, as well as incense and olive oil for the Menorah and for anointing. The princes of each tribe bring the precious stones for the Kohen Gadol’s breastplate and ephod- an apronlike vestment worn just underneath the breastplate.

 

G-d appoints Bezalel and Oholiav as the master craftsmen. Benei Israel contribute so much that Moshe begins to refuse donations. Special curtains with two different covers were designed for the Mishkan’s roof and door. Gold-covered boards in silver formed the Mishkan’s walls. Bezalel made the Holy Ark from wood covered with gold. On the Ark’s cover were two figures facing each other (Cherubim). The Menorah and the Table were also of gold. Two altars were made: a small incense altar of wood overlaid with gold, and a larger altar for sacrifices made of wood covered with copper.

 

” Parashat Pekudei in a Nutshell “

 

After finishing all the different parts, vessels and garments used in the Mishkan, Moshe gives a complete accounting and enumeration of all the contributions and of the various clothing and vessels which had been made.

 

Benei Israel bring everything to Moshe. He inspects the handiwork and notes that everything was made according to G-d’s specifications. Moshe blesses the people. G-d speaks to Moshe and tells him that the Mishkan should be set up on the first day of the month of Nissan. He also tells Moshe the order of assembly for the Mishkan and its vessels. Moshe does everything in the prescribed manner. When the Mishkan is finally complete with every vessel in its place, a cloud descends upon it, indicating that G-d’s glory was resting there. Whenever the cloud moved away from the Mishkan, Benei Israel would follow it. At night the cloud was replaced by a pillar of fire.

 

” Dvar Torah “

 

Last week we read the tragic story of the Golden Calf. Unfortunately, the children of Israel committed a grave sin. They made themselves a molten imagine and began to worship it while Moses was away. When Moses came down the mountain and saw the calf, the Torah says the people were “peruah”, meaning “wild, disorderly, chaotic, unruly, lawless.” Moses “saw that the people were running wild and that Aaron had let them get out of control and so become a laughingstock to their enemies.”

 

So, what did Moses do when he saw that the people made for themselves a golden calf, run riot and lost its sense of ethical and spiritual direction? How do you restore moral order? How do you bring them back to serve  G-d?!

 

Well, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says that the answer lies in the first few words of Parashat Vayakhel. The Parsha starts off by saying “Moses gathered the entire assembly of the children of Israel….” The word “Yayakhel” comes from the word “Kehila”, meaning “community”. When Moses came down the mountain, he didn’t see a community, but just a crowd! So, he decided to gather them together and make them into a community again, because the best way to restore order and bring back the people to serve G-d is by making a “Kehila”! And once he did that, he reminded them about two commandments: Shabbat and building a Mishkan.

 

But why did Moshe choose these two commandments out of all the other commandments to teach the Benei Yisrael at this time? Well, Rabbi Sacks says it’s because Shabbat and the Mishkan are the two most powerful ways of building a community. The best way of turning a diverse, disconnected group into a team is to get them to build something together. Hence the Mishkan. Building a house for G-d not only brings unity among people, but it also brings people closer to their Creator. And the best way of strengthening the relationship between man and his fellow, is by praying, eating and spending time together —– things that can only be done Shabbat. Shabbat and the mishkan were the two great community-building experiences of the Israelites in the desert.

 

In Judaism, community is essential to the spiritual life. Our holiest prayers require a minyan. When we celebrate or mourn we do so as a community. Even when we confess on Yom Kippur, we do so together. Rambam says “One who separates himself from the community, even if he does not commit a sin but merely holds himself aloof from the congregation of Israel; he who does not fulfil the commandments together with his people; a person who shows himself indifferent and isolates himself from the rest of the community — such a person has no share in the world to come.”  In Judaism, it is as a community that we come before G-d. “Na-ase Ve Nishma”. For us the key relationship is not “I shall do”, but “We shall do”!!

 

Yes my friends, the Torah is once again teaching us the importance of the community. To be a Jew, you need to belong to a community! Judaism and individualism are two opposing concepts. G-d wants to see us together when we pray, when we celebrate, when we eat, when we rest and even when we cry. He wants us to help other members of our community and care for each other. He wants us to be united!

 

B”H, in the Mashadi community, we take this matter very seriously. Community is one of the most important aspects of our lives. We choose where to live, where to work, where to study, who to socialize with and who to marry, all based on the community we belong to. We gladly participate in each other’s happy occasions, but on the other hand, we also share tears in each other’s sorrow. And the two commandments that we take very seriously are, building a Sanctuary for G-d and Shabbat, just like the two commandments that Moshe taught the Benei Yisrael when they needed to be united!

In other cultures and religions, the success of an individual is measured by his or her accomplishments. In Judaism however, the greatness of a person is valued by how much he has done for his community!

 

Shabbat Shalom & Regards;

 

Martin