Raw nuts such as almonds and walnuts (without additives) may be used for Pesach even without a special Kosher for Passover certification. However, one must check the allergy information on the back of the package.
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The Security Staff of Shaare Shalom (54 Steamboat Rd) is looking for volunteers who will be willing to be available for just one Shabbat during the year. Please contact Naim Bakhshi at (516) 330-4990 – bakhshin18@gmail.com
For the 3rd consecutive year, Shiraz will be providing Dinner & Lunch for the Shabbat before Pesach at Shaare Shalom, 54 Steamboat Road. It will be a full course dinner & lunch including appetizers, main course and desserts. Every member of the community is welcome. Prices are as follows: Adults: (12 yrs old & up) $90.00 for both events, $50.00 for one event – Kids: (5 yrs to 12 Yrs) $60.00 for both events, $30.00 for one events –Children: (under 5 yrs) Free. Seats are limited. All the reservations must be made and paid by April 7th. Please call Shiraz at 516-487-6666 or email to benny@shirazgn.com. Submitted by Beni Carmili.
Ladies’ Nach Shiur at the home of Oren & Tamar Bezalely, 36 Franklin Place. Tuesday Nights 9 pm. All are welcome.
The Great Neck Community & Israel Bonds celebrate Israel Independence Day. Featuring a performance by the Parparim Ensemble. Kaleidoscope – A Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration in Dance and Song. COUVERT: $40 per person in advance, $50 per person at the door. Temple Israel, 108 Old Mill Rd, Great Neck, NY. For more information please contact: Soheila Kalatizadeh – cell: (516)567-8040, Diana Edalati – Home: (516)498-1816, Soheila Cohanpour – cell: (516)850-8660.
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Following the recent Community elections, the Supervisory Council is pleased to announce the internal elections of officers for different boards and wish them success in their endeavors, as follows:
Our Dear Friend Moshe from Lederman Caterers will be providing Kosher For Passover catering food to community members travelling to Miami on Passover. Please place your orders as soon as possible. Click here to print the Form: http://www.kanissanews.com/kmcaterers2014.pdf
Save the Date! On Tuesday, March 25th there will be a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Workshop sponsored by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Meat dinner will be generously sponsored by Shop Delight. The workshop will take place at Ohr Esther/Young Mashadi Jewish Center at 7:30 PM. All students in 7th-11th grades are encouraged to attend along with their parents. All students are eligible for the iPad raffle prize drawing that evening. The iPad is sponsored by Stephanie & Tony Aziz, Talia Etessami & Andy Levian, Marco Hadjibay, Chantal & Daniel Nassimi, and Amanda & David Zar. For further information please call or email 708-9999 or avital@mashadi.org.
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Tomchei Shabbos of Queens is looking for Volunteer Drivers for Sunday April 6th. Due to Pesach, a huge amount of food has to be delivered on that day and the organizations is short of drivers. If you would like to volunteer for this Mitzvah please contact Gideon Karmeli. Tomchei Shabbos website:www.tsqinc.org – email: Info@Tsqinc.org
EZER MIZION, ISRAEL’S LARGEST VOLUNTEER, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. OFFERS A BROAD SCOPE OF PROGRAMS THAT SERVICE OVER 650,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. AMONG ITS DIVISIONS IS THE INTERNATIONAL BONE MARROW REGISTRY Submitted by Mansour Karimzadeh.
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New Weekday Late Arvit at Shaare Shalom
A late Minyan has been organized at Shaare Shalom during weekdays from Mon. to Thu. Arvit wiill begin at 8:00 pm. For more info please contact Yousef Livi.
The B’Nai Mitzvah Chesed Program is pleased to announce their raffle drawing results! Members of the Sisterhood drew the winning raffle tickets at the end of the Sisterhood’s amazing Purim Party on Sunday.
Congratulations to the following winners and thank you
to everyone for supporting the children in their
tireless efforts at raising money for charity!
– Lily Rahmanim won the Shop Delight gift card
– Roya Hakimian won the dinner at Shiraz
– Michael Liuim won the 42″ TV
– Esther Rahimi won the iPad
We would also like to take a moment and thank both of the Kanissa Boards as well as the Sisterhood who have given us their unconditional approval and support! Submitted by Sherri Bichoupan.
Thursday, March 27th at 8:00 pm at the New York Public Library.
For more information please contact Joel Kamali.
Stop by the B’Nai Mitzvah Chesed tables at either Shaare Shalom or Ohr Esther this Saturday night after the Megillah Reading to purchase snacks and raffle tickets! Each raffle ticket will be entered to win one of these prizes: Apple iPad (sponsored by Rodney and Shadi Hakimian) – 42″ Plasma TV (sponsored by Mehran and Arezou Hakimian, Allen and Lobat Hakim, Allen and Mojdeh Hakimian, Morris and Sherri Bichoupan) – Dinner for 10 at Shiraz (donated by Shiraz) – $250 Shop Delight gift card (donated by Shop Delight.) Every dollar raised will be donated to Zionist and Jewish Charities!!The raffle drawing will be held on Sunday at the Sisterhood’s Purim Family Megillah Reading at Ohr Esther! Come find out if you won!
Please join the Sisterhood and Ohr Esther Board on Sunday, March 16th at Ohr Esther (130 Steamboat Rd.) as we celebrate Purim with a Family Megillah Reading, followed by entertainment and food. Come dressed in exciting costumes and ready to have a great time. Event will take place from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Parking in the Ohr Esther parking lot will be limited only to those cars with 3 or more passengers. Additional parking will also be available in the lot across the street from Beit Haddassah Synagogue.
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For many years Marilyn Kordvani organized the sale of Mishloach Manot gift baskets in our synagogues. In her memory, her daughter Cheri Haghighat will continue this tradition. As usual the baskets will be packed with only Israeli products (mostly Kosher for Pesach). They are of exceptional value and usually sell out very quickly.To ensure that you receive the number of baskets you need, please give your orders in advance by calling one of the following: Cheri Haghigat (212) 944-2700 – Minoo Hakimian (516) 487-3636, Mitra Hezghia (516) 482-0444. All proceeds go to Gym Minyan Youth Programs.
Save the Date! On Tuesday, March 25th there will be a Drug & Alcohol Prevention Workshop at Ohr Esther at7:30PM. All kids in 7th-11th grades are encouraged to attend along with their parents. Dinner will be served and all attendees are eligible for the raffle prize drawing that evening. For further information please call or email 708-9999 or avital@mashadi.org.
The Charity Committee will be collecting SHEQUALIM. This year the suggested amount is $5 for every man 13 years old and up with the approval of Harav Ben-Haim. Please pay the amount ONLY to the Shaare Shalom office, Saeed Hakimian, Yossi Namdar or Moris Aziz. For more information please contact Moris Aziz at (516) 850-8787.
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