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Mashadi Magic Champions 2014

Coaches:

Eli Shaer, Elliot Namdar, Ryan Hakimi, David Hakimian

Players in Alphabetical Order:

Joseph Bichoupan – Daniel Dilamani – Yonatan Djourabchi – Andrew Ebrani – Joshua Ebrani – David Hadjibay – Itai Hakimian – Joshua Hakimian – Nadav Hematian – Sivan Heskia – Justin Kamali – Ryan LeVian – Michael Livi – David Lolai – Daniel Nitzani – Edan Soleimanian – Bradley Zar – Tanner Zar

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How To Prepare For the Future Well Being of an Aging or Ailing Parent or Relative

SOCIAL SERVICES, RESOURCES AND INFORMATION – Please save the date for a very important upcoming event ! Dear community members, you are invited and urged to attend a program on: How to prepare for the future wellbeing of an ageing or ailing parent or relative? How to have all important documents ready for an emergency? How to plan for Medicaid and Long term care? Representatives from the FEGS organization together with a group of lawyers and experts will discuss your resources and will answer any questions you may haveFarsi translators will be availableMonday, June 16th, at 7:30 pm, Shaare Shalom Synagogue, 54 Steamboat Rd. A flier and a reminder will be sent shortly. Please spread the word.

Shabbat Guest Speaker-Rabbi Steven Burg – Shabbat May 17

Ohr Esther Synagogue will welcome Rabbi Steven Burg on Shabbat, May 17. Rabbi Burg is currently The Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and prior to that served as the International Director of the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) for 22 years. Through NCSY, Rabbi Burg became one of the foremost leaders in Jewish teen engagement and led an organization that serviced 35,000 Teens worldwide. Rabbi Burg also served as the Managing Director of the OU overseeing its array of religious, youth, social action, educational, public policy and community development services, programs and activities. Further details of Rabbi Burg’s visit will be announced. For more information contact Michael Livian mlivian@livianco.com or Afshin Bassali efibee@gmail.com.

Las Vegas Minyanim

The Mashadi Community will be having a Shabbat Minyan and Weekday Minyanim during the Luxury and JCK Shows in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay as well as the Bellagio Hotels. The schedules will be posted in the coming week. For more info please contact Johnny Kordvani @ 516–446–0785 or Mikael Kavian @ 516–225–9469

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Israel Bonds Thanks the Community

Thank you for attending the Great Neck Community and Israel Bonds Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration on Monday night. Please read an important message from Izzy TapoohiPresident and CEO of Israel Bonds: “Every Israel bond investment made in celebration of Israel’s independence sends an unmistakable statement to BDS advocates: they will never win.” Click here to read his full message. Bonds are investments, not a donation. The Bonds organization offers investment options to generate income, save for the future and diversify portfolios.Click here to view current investment rates. For more information about Israel bonds, please contact: 
Arnie Schweitzer, 212.446.5858 – arnie.schweitzer@israelbonds.com 
Noah Marcus, 212.339.8282 – noah.marcus@israelbonds.com

NEW UPDATED DONORS LIST

Dear Community Members,
As you know the Central Board has now purchased Shaare Rachamim for the Community. We invite every Community Member to review the enclosed list of available dedication opportunities and share in this mitzvah by making a donation or upgrading their donation. There are still some items left and it is advisable to make your selection as soon as possible so as to avoid disappointment. We would also like to remind you that there are still some dedications available in Ohr Esther (YMJC 130).

▪ Click Here For The Updated Donors List

MYC Presents: Judging Others Favorably – A Lecture by Rabbi Guy Dvir – May 14

Where: Ohr Esther Main Sanctuary – 130 Steamboat Road, GN. When: Wednesday night May 14th 8:30 pm. This lecture is dedicated to the Refua Shelema of all Cholei Am Israel. During this evening Rabbi Guy Dvir will be presenting his new book “A Better You” a guide for self improvement. For more information please contact Karen Koren, Karenkoren26@gmail.com or Lauren Nematnejad (516) 286-7737.

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SHUK SHALOM – THIS SUN, MAY 4th

Israel & Zionism Committee in conjunction with Mashadi Sisterhood would like to present:SHUK SHALOM:Experience Israeli and Jewish Culture! This Sunday May 4th 2014 at Shaare Shalom, 54 Steamboat Road – 10 AM – 5 PM. Come by for a day filled with shopping, food AND entertainment for both adults and children! For more information please contact: Cathy Banilivi at (516) 448-3513, Mahtab Zar (516) 448-8330, Dalia Hakimian (516) 236-7414. Click Here to view the Flyer

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“Together as One” – Sun, May 4

The annual Chinese Auction of Yeshivat Ohr Haiim, Bnot Yaakov & Yeshivat Kol Yaakov of L.I. will be held on Sunday May 4th, at 7:30 PM, at the Beth Hadassah Synagogue for the Refuah Shelema of Ruchama Sara Miryam bat Tamar Bezalely. This year’s amazing prizes include: Rolex Milgauss, Israel Trip, iMac, Prada Bag, Tiffany, Macbook Air, Louis Vuitton Belts, Hermes Tie, iPads, Lalique, Daum, Cash Prizes, and many more! Admission is $25 which includes $25 coupon. Buffet Dinner & Dessert included. To purchase presale packages call: Daytime: 718-658-7066, Evenings: 516-466-1816, 718-846-7273 Email:ohrhaiim@yahoo.com. Submitted by Mojgan Liviem.

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Seuda Shelishit at Ohr Esther is back!

Come end Shabbat on a high note weekly with Seuda Shelishit at Ohr Esther. Mincha will be at 7:00 PM followed by Seuda Shelishit, amazing speakers and wonderful singing in a warm and fun atmosphere, open to all guys and girls. This weeks featured speakers are none other than our two fantastic Rabbis Adam Sabzevari and Moshe Aziz

Sisterhood’s Mother’s Day

PLANT SALE SISTERHOOD PROUDLY PRESENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SHUK SHALOM:Mother’s Day PLANT SALE, Sunday, May 4th at 54 Steamboat Road, 10:00 – 5:00 PM. Annuals, Perennials, Flats, Hanging Baskets, Herbs and Vegetable Starts. Choose from a variety of Begonias, Marigolds, Petunias, etc. PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE. For any more information, please contact: Rozita Bassaleli (516) 643-2909, Dalia Hakimian (516) 236-7414, Janet Navaei Livian (516) 205-9606, Ester Zar (516) 721-6669.

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3rd Annual Smile4Flower Family Event

Sunday, April 27th, 2-5pm @130 Steamboat Rd (Cafeteria) Be part of this important cause, which brings smiles to sick children, as well as teaching our children the joy of doing a mitzva. Goody bags (craft, wish well card and goodies) will be delivered to the COHEN’S CHILDREN MEDICAL CENTER.

– Creating wish well cards and packing the goody bags
– Craft and goodies for your kids
– Ice cream fun
– Refreshments sponsored by Everfresh
No money will be collected, only your love.
Event is sponsored and organized by Isaac and Ruth Kashanian, Teva, Eden & Avia

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SHUK SHALOM – SUN, MAY 4th

Israel & Zionisim Committee in conjuction with Mashadi Sisterhood would like to present SHUK SHALOM: A Fun Family Day with Rides For Children and Food ! Save the Date: Sunday May 4th 2014 at UMJCA 54 Steamboat Road – 11 AM – 6 PM. To Sponsor or Sell any Israeli products at our Shuk please contact: Cathy Banilivi at 516-448-3513, Monica Livian at 917-592-2457, Monica Hakimian at 516- 835-8744, Mahtab Zar mahtabkz@aol.com, Dalia Hakimian (Asher) Mortgage112@aol.com.

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Yom Ha’atzmaut 2014 – Israel Independence Day – Mon, May 5

Join with our Great Neck community at large in celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel at 66 – with a special program organized by Israel Bonds. The event will take place at Temple Israel of Great Neck on Monday May 5th, at 7:30pm. Music will be by the Parparim ensemble, and dinner will be served. Couvert is only $40 per person (in advance). For more information please contact: Soheila Kalatizadeh– cell:(516)567-8040, Diana Edalati– Home:(516)498-1816, Soheila Cohanpour – cell:(516)850-8660. Click Here to view the Official Flyer

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