From the UMJCA Religious Council …. For those looking for a Passover Product List to use, we recommend using the JSOR Passover guide, which can be accessed at http://www.jsor.org/2016%20Passover%20List%20RevD1.pdf 

From the Religious Council ….  This is a form for selling your Chametz. It is a legally binding agency agreement. Notice that this will result in not a symbolic selling but a full and legal transaction. You can hand it to Rabbi Mosheh Aziz or Rabbi Adam Sabzevari.

You must submit this form by 5:00 P.M. on Thursday April 21st. If you will be outside the U.S., or would like to sell Chametz that is located outside the U.S., please hand in this form by Wednesday night April 20th. A separate transaction will be done for you at an earlier time.

Click Here for Form for Selling Chametz

Dear Community Members, As we look forward to the Greek Cruise 2016 for Mashadi Young Professionals, please note the following important updates. While the trip is significantly subsidized, the cost of airfare is rapidly increasing. As a result, we will only be able to honor the $1,800 advertised price for those who register by this Sun, Mar 27th. Please note that a $500 deposit or the full $1,800 payment will b e accepted this Sunday. If you leave a deposit at this time, your full payment will be due by Sunday, Apr 17th, which is the final deadline for registration. Those who do not leave at least a deposit by 3/27 will incur a price increase of at least $200, depending on fare increases. Thus Sunday, Phil Etessami will be collecting payments at the OHEL Purim Carnival at Shaare Shalom (54 Steamboat Rd.) from 11am-2pm. Alternatively, you can register here. Please bring a photocopy of your passport when registering. For your convenience, we will be accepting cash, check, or mobile transfer (Venmo) as payment. Click here for Flyer and more Info

Shaare Rachamim Synagogue in conjunction with The Mashadi Sisterhood invite you to a Purim Seudah. Thursday, March 24th, 3:00 PM at Shaare Rachamim. Mincha 3:00 pm, seudah, music , dancing . Adults 13+ . $30. Kids 3-12. $15.  To reserve seats, call: Sharona Arjang at 917-822-4499, Harriet Bassalali at 516-445-9878, Candice Enayatian at 917-496-4622, or Caroline Hematian at 516-532-6604. Must be PAID for by March 22nd.

For many years Marilyn Kordvani “zl” organized the sale of Mishloach Manot gift baskets in our synagogues. In her memory, her daughter Cheri Haghighat will continue in this tradition. As usual the baskets will be packed with only Israeli products (mostly Kosher for Pesach). They are 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.

Looking for individual & corporate sponsors for a Great Neck Walkathon for the “Friendship Circle” The walkathon will be held on May 22 @ 11 am to raise funds and awareness for children with special needs. We are also looking for volunteers for 4 hours on Sunday’s for trips and “big brother, big sisters” to visit these children during the week at home. Minimum volunteer age is 12 for girls and 13 for boys. Please reach out to Melody Aziz @ 516-410-6869 if you would like to do an individual/corporate sponsorship or for more information regarding volunteering.

Single’s Tournament – All Ages. Date: Sunday 1/24 – Time: 2:00 – 8:00 PM – Fee: $10 per person – Location: Ohr Esther.
Double’s Tournament – All Ages. Date: Sunday 1/31 – Time: 2:00 – 6:00 PM – Fee: $10 per person Location: Ohr Esther
Please Contact: Herzel Hakimi 516-662-2913. No early registration required

After our fantastic first year, we are already hard at work on Camp MJC 2016! We are starting to hire Morahs (for grades K-1), counselors, lifeguards and junior counselors, and would like to give community members the opportunity to apply for these positions. Join us for another unbelievable summer of fun and paid work experience! Please contact us ASAP at jobs@campmjc.org or call Tali at (516) 640-0077 if you or your child would like to apply for a summer job. Age 16 and up please. Job availability is very limited. No positions can be guaranteed.

You are cordially invited to a Unique Shabbat Luncheon In Celebration of Scientific Achievements and Innovations at the Weizmann Institute of Science And to Celebrate the Memory of Community Leader and Dear Friend Behrouz Nissan Dilmanian, z”l. Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Shiraz Restaurant, Great Neck. Couvert: $35/person. There will be no solicitation of funds. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Roya Dilmanian at royadilmanian@aol.com. Hosts: Roya Dilmanian • Ruth Kamali.

All you have to do is go to www.smile.amazon.com click on supporting and choose United  Mashadi Jewish Community of America. It’s that simple. From that point on UMJCA will  receive 0.5% on your purchases. Please make sure you save Amazon Smile link in your browser in  order for all your future purchases qualify for your charity. For Chrome users you can follow the same steps by going to http://www.smilealways.io/. This is a very easy to give back to your community without any cost to you.  Please sign up now!

Religious Council Announcement: We do not encourage attendance at any restaurant at the mall and further request that members of our community refrain from using any registered accounts at any restaurants at the mall as funds received from such establishments cannot be used by our community.

We are proud to announce a new program for our community youth called Club MJC. It will be for boys  and girls grades K-5 on Saturday afternoons from 4:30-7 PM at Ohr Esther. This program will be adult  supervised and activities, games and dinner. All activities are Shabbat friendly. (See flyer for program info,  dates and times). Sponsorships available for birthdays. If your child has a birthday that you would like us  to celebrate, your $100 sponsorship will help pay for the food and activities for the week, birthday songs and dessert, and a special personalized gift for the birthday boy or girl. (See flyer for sponsorship). Follow us on Instagram @ CLUBMJC. For more information, please email clubmjckids@gmail.com.

Party with your Parents and Grand Parents. For all the community members Wednesday 12/9/15. From 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Mashadi Jewish Center of Great Neck, 54 Steamboat Road Music, Dance, Raffle, food and fun Free of charge Special entertaining show promptly at 11:00 am Organized by Mashadi Senior Club.