Fall 2015 Program Guide

Ohr Esther
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Registration Day: Monday, August 31st

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: 130 Steamboat Road
About our programs

Welcome to the Community Program Guide for the Fall 2015 Semester. Our
Program Guide offers a wide variety of classes and programs for community
members of all ages. We encourage everyone to take a good look and register
for all of the classes they like.
All classes are limited in space and are available on a first-come, first-served
basis.
We hope to see all of the community members on Registration Day and we look
forward to a very successful semester.
On behalf of UMJCA Programming LLC, thank you.
Avital Rahmanan Raynor
Program Director
registration information
UMJCA Programming LLC reserves the right to cancel any program due to
insufficient registration.
All programs are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment.
In such cases, you will receive notification and a full refund. If you withdraw from
a program prior to the first session, a refund may be made.
All payments must be made on Registration Day.
All programming open to Mashadi Community members only.
Absolutely no refunds will be made after the 2nd week.
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searching for the username:
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LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE at:

facebook.com/OhrEsther130Steamboat
Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs
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CAMP MJC
Early Childhood and Youth Programs
Adult Programs
JEwish education programs
Events calendar
Early Childhood, Youth, Calendar
Adult Calendar
JEwish education Calendar
Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

Email us at: [email protected] or, Call us at: 516-708-9999
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CAMP MJC
Camp MJC had an incredible inaugural year with approximately 250 community members in
grades K 6. Our campers played a variety of sports including tennis, basketball and soccer,
took recreational and instructional swim lessons, went on amazing trips, enjoyed delicious food,
experienced Jewish education classes, and participated in a major chesed project over the summer.
Camp MJC would like to thank Roslyn Pines Swim & Tennis Club and North Shore Hebrew Academy
for hosting Camp MJC this summer.
We look forward to another successful summer at Camp MJC 2016.
To receive Camp MJC updates and for a fee schedule, please email [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram by searching for the username: CampMJC.
Like our Facebook page at: facebook.com/CampMJC

Early Childhood and Youth Programs

Mommy and Me
Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Instructor: Candie Zar
Age: 8-17 months
class
Day
first day
Time
Mommy and Me
Mommy and Me
Mondays
Thursdays
October 12th
October 8th
9:45 am - 11:00 am
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Ballet

Instructor: Katia Surrence
Grade
Day
First Day
Time
Nursery
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Sundays
Sundays
Sundays
October 11th
October 11th
October 11th
2:00 pm -3:00 pm
3:00 pm -4:00 pm
4:00 pm -5:00 pm

Toddler Instructor: Shauna Tavazo
Nursery Instructor: Lizzy Blass
Pre-K Instructor: Maxine Karmily-Etessami
arts & crafts

GRADE
Day
first day
Toddler
Nursery
Pre-K
Fridays
Fridays
Fridays
October 9th
October 9th
October 9th
ART WITH RAQUEL
Time
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Instructor: Raquel Nikfarjam
GRADE
Day
first day
Ages 7-10
Fridays
October 9th
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
FAMILY ART DAY WITH RAQUEL
Parent/Child: Sunday, October 25th 3:00-5:00 pm
$20/person
sports and fun

GRADE
Toddler
Toddler
Nursery Girls (Sports / Zumba)
Pre-K Girls (Sports / Zumba)

Day
first day
Mondays
Fridays
Tuesdays
Mondays
October 12th
October 9th
October 13th
October 12th

Time
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
gymnastics

Instructor: Kelly Chan
Grade
Day
First Day
Time
Pre-K Girls
K & 1st Grade Girls
2nd & 3rd Grade Girls
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
October 13th
October 13th
October 13th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
soccer Boys

Instructor: Premier Soccer Academy
Grade
Day
First Day
Time
Nursery
Pre-K
Fridays
Mondays
October 9th
October 12th
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
fondant for beginners

Instructor: Nazly Zar
Grade
Day
First Day
Time
4th & 5th Grade Girls
Tuesdays
October 13th
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
fitness fun

Instructor: Sepi Koren
Grade
Day
First Day
Pre-K Boys
Kindergarten Boys
Thursdays
Thursdays
October 8th
October 8th
teen fitness fun
Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Grade
Day
First Day
Thursdays
October 8th
yoga for teens
Time
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Instructor: Elana Banilevy
Grade
Day
First Day
High School Girls
Thursdays
October 8th

Time
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
dynamic duo dance

Instructors: Celia Bassalely and Melanie Namdar
Grade
Day
First Day
1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th & 7th Grade
Mondays
Mondays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
October 12th
October 12th
October 12th
October 13th
October 13th
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Instructor: Odelia Namdar
dance with odelia
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Time
Grade
Day
First Day
Time
Nursery
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Mondays
Thursdays
Thursdays
October 12th
October 8th
October 8th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
WINTER CAMP
Give your child a great camp experience during the winter school break! Our four day fun-filled program
features soccer, dance, dodge-ball, arts & crafts, gymnastics and much more! Lunch is included in the
program. For further information, please call or email Avital at 516-708-9999 or [email protected].
Nursery - 2nd Grade
Sessions: 4 sessions / $250 or $70 per day
Dates: Monday, December 28th, Tuesday, December 29th,
Wednesday, December 30th & Thursday, December 31st
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
INDOOR PLAYGROUND
Join us on Sundays beginning on December 6th in the Social Hall at Ohr Esther for fun and playtime
while its cold outside! Children ages 1-6 are welcome with parental supervision.
1 - 6 years
Dates: Sundays, December 6th-March 20th
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
* Please check Ohr Esther Facebook page and Instagram for detailed Indoor Playground schedule

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MJC BASKETBALL
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Gym @ 54 Steambaot Road
- In person on Monday August 31st @ Ohr Esther (130 Steamboat Road), 6 pm to 9 pm.
-The minimum donation for the each class is $ 300/child/class for the whole year and $200/
child for leagues (JMBA)
-All classes start on Thursday October 8th, 2015 and end in June (detailed calendar will be
available at registration).
-No spots will be reserved without payment.
-All classes are held in the gym @ 54 Steamboat Road
-No refunds after the second class, no refunds for sick days and/or for regrets.

DAY
Sunday
Sunday
HOURS
10:30am-11:30am
11:30 am to 4:00pm
AGE
Nursery Boys
AVAILABLE
Sunday
4:15pm-6:15pm
6th grade boys
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
4:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-7:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm
3:15pm to 4:15pm
6:30pm to 8:00pm
4:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-6:00pm
6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm
K Grade Boys
2nd Grade Boys
4th Grade Boys
1st Grade Boys
3rd Grade Boys
5th Grade Boys
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9 and 10th grade boys
Pre-k Boys
7th and 8th grade boys *
1st and 2nd Grade Girls
3rd and 4th Grade Girls
5th and 6th Grade Girls
7th and 8th grade boys *
SPORTS
Basketball
AVAILABLE
LEAGUE
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
Basketball
LEAGUE
Basketball
LEAGUE
Basketball/Sports
Basketball/Sports
Basketball/Sports
LEAGUE
CONTACT
Daniella Hakimian
1hr max per class
JMBA
Ava Nassimiha
Odelia Namdar
Marina Hakimi
Blanche Nassim
Sandy Mardkhai
Harriet Bassaleli
JMBA
Blanche Nassim
JMBA
Cheri
Cheri
Cheri
JMBA
* if we have more than 30 kids in the league, we will use two nights (first option is Thursday, then Wednesday)
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

PLEASE CONTACT US @ [email protected]
or call Nasi Gorjian @ (516) 238-7700
Please contact me if you are interested in any of the available time spots on Sundays
for a group class (minimum 12 kids).
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Adult Programs
health & fitness
cpr workshop
This course covers CPR for the adult, child and
infant. Rescue breathing using a barrier device
and Bag-Valve Mask (BVM), Use of an AED,
and relief of foreign body airway obstructions
(choking).
College and Up
1 session / $65
Instructor: Dr. Justin Hakimian
Day: Sunday
Date: November 22nd
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Genetics, Genomics and the Age

of Personalized Medicine
Join Dr. Gidon Akler (Aghlar) as he discusses
the current state of genetic medical technology
and how it applies to disease prevention and
our health.
All are welcome
1 session / No charge
Instructor: Dr. Gidon Akler, Genetics &
Genomic Sciences
Day: Monday
Date: TBA
Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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health & fitness

DANCE CLASS FOR LADIES
beginner Yoga
Join Diana every week for an energetic and

fun dance workout! Be prepared to sweat and
learn new dance moves.
College & Up
10 session punch-card $80
Instructor: Diana Hakimi
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 8th
Time: 8:30 pm-9:30 pm
Yoga for students with little or no experience

with yoga. A slower paced class, focused
on the basic elements of the postures and
synchronizing breath with movement.
Mat Pilates Stretch + Tone
Open Level Yoga
*Shaare Rachamim Location

This class will primarily focus on core
strengthening and postural exercises, as well
as muscle toning exercises with light weights,
resistance bands and Pilates balls.
College and Up
Day: Tuesdays
Date: October 13th
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Yoga for students of all levels who are ready to

experience a more fast-paced, flowing class.
College and Up
Instructor: Paulina Hakimi
Day: Mondays
Date: October 12th
Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
iMove with Naz
Toning Yoga for Women
* Shaare Rachamim Location

Do you enjoy great music, fun and easy dance
moves mixed with toning and cardio? Join
iMove with Naz - the playlist has something for
everyone!
College and Up
Instructor: Naz Aziz
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 13
Time: 9:45 am - 10:45 am
Join Elana Banilivy for a womens toning

yoga class. Practice yoga techniques that will
promote weight loss, increase metabolism, and
strengthen your body. Class will conclude with
medidation.
College and Up
Instructor: Elana Banilivy
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 8th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
College and Up
Instructor: Paulina Hakimi
Day: Mondays
Date: October 12th
Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
*Punch-cards are sold per individual class and are non-transferable. They expire January 2015.*
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health & fitness

zumba for Women
Zumba Boot Camp is a womens only dance fitness class that will include cardio and strength to meet
all your fitness needs. Our goal is to get you to sweat and feel good, boost your energy and release
your stress in a non intimidating environment!
Women College and Up
Day: Tuesdays
Date: October 13th
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
30 DAY CHALLENGE
Join Professional Certified Coach Dorina Kalaty PCC, Certified Health Coach Sandy Haroonian, and
Fitness Instructor Sepi Koren for this 30 Day Community Challenge!
Wherever there is challenge, you need to find support.
The Challenge:

30 days of eating clean

30 days of consistent exercise

Setting goals and reaching them
The Support:

Professional health, exercise and life coaches that will guide you through a 4 week program

hosted online and in person.

Meetings will take place once a week to discuss food choices, meals and recipes.

Exercise classes will be included.

Everything will be posted on-line on a private Facebook page.

Track your progress. Have the support of a team doing it with you.
The Results:

Better health

Weight loss

Toned body

Physical and mental strength

New ways of eating and cooking

Friendships and connections

Confidence

Happiness
Women 18 and Up
4 sessions at Shaare Rachamim and online support / $100
Instructors: Sandy Haroonian, Dorina Kalaty & Sepi Koren
Day: Sundays
Dates: November 1st, November 8th, November 15th & November 22nd
Time: 10:45 am-12:15 pm
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health & fitness

Healing Tips with Homeopath and Author Tania Jedian
Learn the top 3 secrets to raising your childs IQ naturally
Look and feel 5 years younger
Increase your energy and zest for life
Tania Dilmani Jedian began her quest for natural alternatives and healing 17 years ago. Since then
she has spent many years studying the practice of connecting the body, the mind and soul as well as
the root cause of disease. She has helped thousands of families across the world to live a healthier
and happier lifestyle. She has active clients and students in New York, California, Miami, Canada,
London and Israel. She is certified as a professional homeopath, hands-on healing practitioner,
empowerment coach, birth and postpartum integrative doula, author, and a cease therapist helping
families find a customized program to unblock obstacles that deter healing. You can visit her on her
site www.mommyhomeopathy.com
College and Up
Day: Monday
Date: November 2nd
Time: 8:30 pm
NUTRITION WORKSHOPS WITH SANDY HAROONIAN

THE PERFECT DIET: November 16th
Low-fat, low-carb, South Beach, Paleo, vegan, Weight Watchers... Confused? Which one is the right
diet for you? In this fun and interactive workshop, certified health coach Sandy Haroonian, who
studied and tried over 100 different theories, will reveal the secret of the perfect diet.
GLUTEN FREE 101: December 15th
Recently, the gluten avoidance phenomenon has become increasingly popular for many. Is this the
right diet for you? Is it healthy? This workshop is designed to help you gain a better understanding
of what gluten is and how it can affect your body. Simple and tasty GF recipes and samples will be
provided.
$15/person
NUTRITION FOR HEALTHY KIDS: January 12th
We live in a time and place where childhood obesity and preventable diseases are on the rise. From
a very young age, good nutrition and well-balanced diets are crucial for proper physical and mental
growth in children. In this workshop, you will learn how to feed your entire family and implement
good sustainable habits. Healthy and delicious recipes will be provided.
College & Up
The Perfect Diet & Healthy Nutrition for Kids / No Charge
Gluten Free 101: $15/person
Instructor: Sandy Haroonian
Day: Monday & Tuesday
Dates: November 16th, December 15th & January 12th
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COOKING CLASSES
persian delights plus

Persian Delights is a demo class which will be taught by some of the most experienced chefs in our
community. Every week, a different community member will teach the class her favorite specialty
dish or dessert. After 3 sessions, students will leave the class with the skills to create many new and
delicious Persian and non-Persian recipes!
Save the Dates!
College and Up
3 sessions/$45 or $20 per class
Instructors: Community Chefs
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November 3rd, November 10th & November 17th
Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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FEEL GOOD/SOCIAL SERVICES

Paint Night at Ohr Esther
Join us for fun-filled evenings of creating your own artwork while enjoying wine and snacks with your friends
and loved ones. Each night will have a specific theme and will be hosted by the talented Raquel Nikfarjam
from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Space is limited! Art supplies are included.
NIGHT 1
Mother/Grandmother Night
Thursday, October 22nd
All mothers and grandmothers are welcome!
NIGHT 2
Couples Night
Thursday, November 12th
A night out for married and engaged couples!
NIGHT 3
Singles Night
Thursday, December 3rd
A night out with your friends!
College and Up
1 session / $25 per person
Instructor: Raquel Nikfarjam
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 22nd, November 12th & December 3rd
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
INTUITIVE PAINTING WITH ELANA BANILIVY

Come join and experience an evening filled with positivity, emotional transformation, and self
growth. Intuitive Painting is a method used for self exploration. Free yourself from barriers that are
preventing you from advancing in life. No need for art talent or skills. Instructor Elana Banilivy
was trained by Dr. Pinki Feinstein creator of Intuitive Painting and head of the Psycho-Creative
Institute.
3 sessions / $60
Instructor: Elana Banilivy
Day: Thursdays
Dates: January 7th, January 14th & January 21st
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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sewing 101
If you are a Pinterest-aholic and love a good
DIY, then this Sewing 101 class is for you! In
6 classes, you will learn the basic sewing skills
needed to create simple projects of your own.
This class will focus on basic skills and technique,
carrying over to various projects including
clothing construction and home decor. At the
conclusion of this course, participants will have
various finished projects to use and wear, as
well as the skill-set to construct projects of their
own.
College and Up
6 sessions / $150
Instructors: Natalie Cohen & Nissania Hazghia
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November 17th, November 24th,
December 1st, December 8th, December 15th
& December 22nd
Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Basic & Intermediate

Conversational Spanish
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken
languages in the world. Learning basic
conversational Spanish will improve your
business, travels, and every day interactions.
This class will make the process of learning a
language fun through music, culture and real
situations that you will find in New York and
across the globe. The class will be open to a
wide range of learnersfrom those with minimal
knowledge of Spanish to fairly comfortable
speakers who want to sharpen their skills.
This class is on an intermediate level for those
who have completed Level 1.
College and Up
5 sessions / $150
Instructor: Elana Hazghia
Day: Thursdays
Dates: October 15th, 22nd, 29th,
November 5th & 12th
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
BEGINNERS HEBREW LANGUAGE

Learn the basics of conversational Hebrew with Miriam Behnam this semester! This beginners course will
cover basic Hebrew language, Hebrew vocabulary and Hebrew grammar.
College & Up
6 sessions / $120
Instructor: Miriam Behnam
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: October 27th, November 3rd, November 10th, November 17th,
November 24th & December 1st
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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parenting workshop
Tantrums? Picky eating? Sibling rivalry? Sleep troubles?
Join us for a parenting workshop series that will explore toddler and early childhood issues and provide
helpful tips on how to handle them. We will discuss a variety of concerns and learn positive ways of handling
them. This will be an open forum with plenty of time for questions, answers and discussion. Workshop will
be led by your PIC Social Worker, Chana Topek Diamond, LCSW.
Appropriate for parents of children ages 0-5, babies in arms welcome.
All Parents Welcome

2 sessions / No Charge
Instructor: Chana Topek Diamond, LCSW
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November 17th & November 24th
Time: 9:45 am-10:45 am
Advocating for Your Child in

School Settings
Partner in Caring at the

Mashadi Jewish Center
Students and families face extraordinary pressures

in todays world. Even in the best schools, childrens
education is not automatically one-size-fits all.
Rather, many students require a more tailored
approach and need their parents to advocate to
secure it for them. Students and families face a range
of issues which require strategy and advocacy. These
might include the need for classification in order to
receive services, or even disciplinary, probationary,
and suspension-related issues. Rebecca Sassouni,
Esq. is an attorney and mediator who represents
students in public and private schools as well as in
college and graduate settings. Rebecca will address
ways parents can advocate on their childrens behalf
to help ensure their childrens well-being.
Partner in Caring (PIC) offers the following services

for the Mashadi community:

Support groups (such as: bereavement,

care giving, separation/divorce, and more)

Short-term individual, family and couples
counseling

Referrals to community resources

Programs and services for those with

Autism and other developmental disabilities

Programs and services for those with

dementia and other degenerative
conditions

Cancer wellness programs

Assistance with benefits and entitlements

Educational workshops

Career Center for those unemployed/
underemployed
All are welcome

1 session/ No Charge
Instructor: Rebecca Sassouni, Esq.
Day: Tuesday
Date: December 1st
Time: 8:30 pm
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How Do I Access These Services?

Contact your Sid Jacobson JCC social worker
Chana Topek Diamond, L.C.S.W. Mondays
10:00 am3:00 pm, Mashadi Jewish Center, 54
Steamboat Road, Great Neck, NY 11024 or by
appointment 516-484-1545, ext. 196

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE
This workshop will offer parents and high school students the latest information about college tuition discounts,
scholarships, grants, and financial aid. Discover the top ten strengths your child will need to gain admission
to a competitive college and learn how to select the college with the best fit. Find out how selecting the
right college can reward you with the most merit scholarships ans need-based aid. This workshop is a must for
parents and high school students!

This workshop will include the following topics:

Why taking charge is important

Knowing the written and unwritten rules

Common myths and misconceptions

College admissions

Understanding the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams

Fundamentals of Financial Aid

Finding scholarships

Major money sources

How much will I have to pay?

How much will college cost?

Negotiating with schools

Advanced moves in financial aid
All are welcome
Instructors: Jan & Tony Esposito, Lerner & Esposito College Consultants, Inc.
Day: Monday
Date: October 19th
Time: 7:45 pm
LIVE. LOVE. MAKEUP

Enhance your features by learning how to apply makeup professionally!
This course will provide education and training on important aspects of skin care and applying makeup. Key
concepts will include contouring and highlighting techniques, essential makeup application techniques, and
various tips and tricks.
Lesson 1- Basic Makeup/ Bring your own Makeup.
Bring your own makeup and skin care basics. Learn how to apply foundation, tinted moisturizer and concealer.
Learn what works best for you and your skin type.
Overview of Skin Care:
Lesson 2- Natural/ Everyday Makeup.
Basic concepts of contouring and highlighting. Easy and different looks for day, work or play.
Lesson 3- Formal/ Evening Makeup.
Simple but stunning looks for fun and formal nights.
College & Up
3 sessions / $60
Instructor: Claudia Moradi Ghadamian
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: October 27th, November 3rd & November 10th
Time: 9:45 am-11:15 am
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FEEL GOOD
Estate Planning With a Heart: The Family Love Letter
Put our knowledge on your side with Estate Planning with a Heart! This practical, sensitive workshop helps you
face the difficult process of centralizing financial, legal and personal information so family and friends can take
care of you and know how you would like end-of-life issues handled.
Attendees will receive the Family Love Letter which helps, among other things, to organize the details of your
will, social security number, passwords to your computer/online accounts, and many other practical details. It
can make a world of difference.
This workshop will cover:

Estate Planning Documents

The Importance of Powers of Attorney Medical and General

Details on the Contents and Use of the Family Love Letter
All are Welcome

1 session / No Charge
Instructors: Jeffrey Tabman, CFP & Alfred Dilamani, AXA Advisors, LLC
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 13th
Time: 8:30 pm
Long Term Care

Does your financial plan address potential long-term care concerns and needs? People today are living longer
and a large number of people will need long-term care sometime during their life. The risk is very real, and,
unfortunately, much more likely than most people perceive. Does your financial strategy account for potential
long-term care needs? This may be the time to re-evaluate your situation.
This workshop will cover:

What is long-term care and who needs it?

What are the options to pay for long-term care?

How does Long-Term Care Insurance work?

Issues that affect premiums
All are Welcome

1 session / No Charge
Instructors: Jeffrey Tabman, CFP & Alfred Dilamani, AXA Advisors, LLC
Day: Tuesday
Date: October 27th
Time: 8:30 pm
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Jewish Education programs

Teen Tuesdays
girls night out
Calling all boys in 6th & 7th Grade - Come

join us every Tuesday night at Ohr Esther from
7:00 pm to 8:20 pm for Parasha of the Week,
Games, Pizza, Raffles, Prizes, Ping Pong and
much more.
For further information, please contact
Ayzik Kohan at [email protected]
6th and 7th Grade Boys
No charge
Instructor: Cody Hakimian
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm
Calling all girls in 6th & 7th Grade - Come join

us every Monday night at Ohr Esther from
7:00 pm to 8:20 pm for Parasha of the Week,
Pizza, Games, Raffles, Prizes and much more.
For further information, please contact
Ayzik Kohan at [email protected]
6th and 7th Grade Girls
No charge
Instructors: Jen Nitzani & Natasha Nassimian
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:20 pm

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MNL, TNL and ThNL is a year-long Jewish

Ed program for 8th-12th grade students. The
classes will cover a variety of Jewish topics such
as: honoring parents and family issues, brachot,
Kanissa services on Shabbat, what we know about
G-d, and the Torah.
mnl (monday night learning)

11th & 12th Grade
$150/semester or $200/full year early bird rate
Instructor: Rabbi Barak Levy
Day: Mondays
Time: Dinner 7:00 pm
Learning: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tnl (Tuesday night learning)

8th Grade
Instructor: TBA
Day: Tuesdays
Thnl
(Thursday night learning)
9th & 10th Grade
Instructor: Rabbi Barak Levy
Day: Thursdays
For more information about MNL, TNL and
ThNL please contact: Miriam Hajibay at:
[email protected]
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TLC @ Ohr Esther

TLC is a jewish program for grades 8-12. This
year we are presenting the community with a
new and improved program mirroring the boys
MNL/TNL/ThNL. The classes will cover a variety
of Jewish topics and include dating and life
coaching for the older girls. TLC classes are
all taught with the guidelines of our Mashadi
tradition and customs, under the guidance of
the community rabbis.
11th & 12th Grade
Instructor: Elisheva Hakimian/Tamar Bezalely
Day: Mondays
8th Grade
Instructor: TBA
Day: Tuesdays
9th & 10th Grade
Instructor: Amit Yaghoubi
Day: Thursdays
For more information please contact Elisheva
Hakimian at [email protected] or
516-851-9235
Bar-Mitzvah Workshop
Introducing a special extension of the Talmud
Torah program for the 7th grade boys on
Sunday mornings. This program will prepare
them for their rite of passage. Topics
will include: Prayer, Leading Services, the
Mitzvot of Tallit & Tefillin, Honoring Parents,
Taamei HaMikra (Cantillation Notes for Torah
Reading), Preparations for the Bar-Mitzvah
Celebration, and Guidance on the Journey
to Adulthood. For further information, please
contact Oren Bezalely at [email protected].
The Post Israel Trip (the Pit)

The PIT is specifically designed for high school
senior boys who participated in the MYC trip
to Israel. Class offered by the MYC.
12th Grade
No charge
Instructor: Ellie Bassalian
Day: Tuesdays
Food will be served
Time: 8:15 pm
IVREAD
IVREAD is a program meant to provide Hebrew reading skills to the youth of our community. We will
cater to different levels of reading, from those who need help with their Aleph-Bet to those who want
to understand whats going on in Kanissa. Ivread is an intensive eight week course taught by trained
members of our own community. We invite you to join us in this endeavor!
College and Up
8 sessions: Current students / $25
New students / $30
Instructor: Community Teachers
Day: Mondays
Start Date: October 19
Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sephardic BetH Midrash

The Beth Midrash is now open. The building is available for classes, lectures, and chavrutot (one on
one learning). Please check kanissanews.com to view the class schedules. And Mincha/Arvit times. For
further information, please contact Josh Levian at 516-423-9355, Charlotte Shaverdi at 516-424-2252,
or Afshin Bassali at 516-984-7508.
College and Up
No charge
Instructors: Rabbi Joshua Maroof &
Community Rabbis
Days: Monday - Thursday at Shaare Rahamim
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dinner will be served
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Sunday Morning Parasha

Class with Rabbi Adam
Sabzevari (& Breakfast)!
Every Sunday morning, Rabbi Adam Sabzevari
discusses the weekly Parasha in a relatable
and interesting way. We have a dynamic and
interactive atmosphere to encourage everyones
involvement. Breakfast will be served at
9:45 am. The class will be held from 10 am - 11
am at 54 Steamboat Road. This class is open to
all men and women of all ages.
For more information, contact Ben Nabavian at
[email protected]
Men and Women of all Ages
No charge
Instructor: Rabbi Adam Sabzevari
Day: Sundays
Time: 9:45 am - 11:00 am
S.H.A.L.O.M. MARRIAGE AND

COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP
The highly acclaimed S.H.A.L.O.M. Workshop
is an innovative program designed for newly
married couples (5 years or less), teaching easily
learnable skills for successful communication
and effective problem solving. It is most
worthwhile for any couples who desire harmony,
happiness and fulfillment in their relationships.
The S.H.A.L.O.M. Workshop teaches the art
of effective communication and gives couples
tools to enhance their relationship. The ability
to recognize, understand and meet each
others emotional needs helps build a strong
foundation for a happy and healthy marriage.
Donations/sponsorships are welcome.
Married Couples
3 sessions / No charge (Limit: 10 couples)
Instructor: Shalom Task Force
Day: Mondays
Dates: TBA
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LEARN IT UP
Learn It Up is a Jewish education program administered by the MYC. Our curriculum is diverse and
appeals to all religious levels. We offer topics such as: Jewish History, Philosophy, Zionism, Mashadi
Traditions, Halacha, Talmud, and more! If you would like to sponsor dinner or teach a class please
contact Aaron Aziz at [email protected].
College and Up
No charge
Approved Instructors by Religious Council
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Start Date: October 14th
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kallah classes
chattan classes
All engaged women are encouraged to take

Kallah classes with Rabbanit Coty Bitton
or another qualified instructor from the
community. These classes primarily cover
taharat hamishpacha (family purity), ceremonial
aspects of the wedding, as well as basic
guidelines for shalom bayit (a peaceful home),
and many more topics of interest.
You may set up a private appointment directly
with Rabbanit Bitton or another qualified
instructor from the community.
For a complete list of approved instructors,
please contact Avital at [email protected].
All Engaged Women
No charge
There will be 4-5 interactive one-on-one

sessions that will provide an understanding
and appreciation of Jewish married life. Topics
will include intimacy, relationships, Shalom
Bayit and more.
For more informattion and to schedule
sessions, please con tact Rabbi Mosheh Aziz or
Moshe Enayatian at [email protected] or
[email protected].
All Engaged Men
No charge
HOME IMPROVEMENT CLASSES

WITH RABBANIT COTY BITtON
Rabbnait Coty Bittons Home Improvement
classes for women will cover parenting, Shalom
Bayit, and Rosh Hashannah topics.
To receive information about these classes,
please follow the Ohr Esther Facebook page or
subscribe to the Just For Women email list at
http://www.kanissanews.com/j4w
Thursday Morning Ladies

Parasha Class with Rabbanit
Coty Bitton
Join us on Thursday mornings at 9:45 am for a
fun, interactive, and insightful class about the
weekly parasha.
Women all ages
No charge
Instructor: Rabbanit Coty Bitton
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:45 am

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EVENTS CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
CPR Workshop
November 22nd
How to Pay for College

Without Going Broke
October 19th
Estate Planning
with a Heart:
The Family Love Letter
October 13th
PAINT NIGHT 1
Mother/Grandmother Night
October 22nd
Genetics, Genomics
& the Age of Personalized
Medicine TBA
Long Term Care

October 27th
Paint NIGHT 2
Couples Night
November 12th
Healing Tips with

Homeopath & Author Tania
Jedian
November 2nd
Parenting Workshop
November 17th & 24th
PAINT NIGHT 3
Singles Night
December 3rd
The Perfect Diet

November 16th
Advocating for Your Child in

a School Setting
December 1st
Gluten Free 101
December 15th
Nutrition for Healthy Kids
January 12th
HEALTH & FITNESS

CPR Workshop................................................................................................................................................... 13
Genetics, Genomics and the Age of Personalized Medicine............................................................................ 13
Dance Class for Ladies ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Beginner Yoga.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Open Level Yoga................................................................................................................................................ 14
Mat Pilates Stretch + Tone................................................................................................................................. 14
iMove with Naz.................................................................................................................................................. 14
Toning Yoga for Women.................................................................................................................................... 14
Zumba for Women............................................................................................................................................. 15
30 Day Challenge............................................................................................................................................... 15
Health Tips with Tania Jedian............................................................................................................................ 16
Nutrition Workshops with Sandy Haroonian..................................................................................................... 16
cooking classes
Persian Delights Plus.......................................................................................................................................... 17
feel good
Paint Night at Ohr Esther.................................................................................................................................. 18
Intuitive Painting with Elana Banilivy................................................................................................................. 18
Sewing 101......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Basic & Intermediate Conversational Spanish................................................................................................... 19
Beginners Hebrew Language............................................................................................................................ 19
Parenting Workshop.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Advocating for Your Child in School Settings................................................................................................... 20
Partner in Caring at the Mashadi Jewish Center............................................................................................... 20
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke.................................................................................................. 21
Live. Love. Makeup............................................................................................................................................ 21
Estate Planning with a Heart............................................................................................................................. 22
Long Term Care.................................................................................................................................................. 22
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Early Childhood and Youth calendar

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Nursery Ballet
2:00pm-3:00pm
Mommy & Me
9:45am-11:00am
Nursery Girls Sports &

Fun/Zumba
3:00pm-4:00pm
Pre-K Girls
Dance with Odelia
3:00pm-4:00pm
Toddler Arts & Crafts

12:40pm-1:30pm
Pre-K Ballet
3:00pm-4:00pm
Toddler Sports & Fun

2:00pm-2:40pm
Pre-K Girls Gymnastics

3:00pm-4:00pm
Pre-K Boys Fitness Fun

3:00pm-4:00pm
Toddler Sports & Fun

12:40pm-1:30pm
Kindergarten Ballet
4:00pm-5:00pm
Nursery Girls
Dance with Odelia
3:00pm-4:00pm
K & 1st Grade

Girls Gymnastics
4:15pm-5:15pm
Kindergarten Girls
Dance with Odelia
4:00pm-5:00pm
Nursery Arts & Crafts

1:00pm-2:00pm
Pre-K Boys Soccer

3:00pm-4:00pm

Fondant for Beginners
4:15pm-5:15pm
Kindergarten Boys
Fitness Fun
4:30pm-5:30pm
Pre-K Arts & Crafts

1:00pm-2:00pm
Pre-K Girls Sports

& Fun/Zumba
3:00pm-4:00pm

Dynamic Duo Dance
5:00pm-6:00pm
Mommy & Me
4:30pm-5:45pm
Nursery Boys Soccer

1:00pm-2:00pm
1st Grade Girls

Dynamic Duo Dance
4:15pm-5:15pm
2nd & 3rd Grade

Girls Gymnastics
5:15pm-6:15pm
7th & 8th Grade Teen

Girls Fitness Fun
5:30pm-6:30pm
Art with Raquel

Ages 7-10
1:00pm-2:00pm
2nd & 3rd Grade Girls

Dynamic Duo Dance
5:15pm-6:15pm
5th Grade Girls

Dynamic Duo Dance
6:00pm-7:00pm
High School
Yoga for Teens
6:00pm-7:00pm
4th Grade Girls

Dynamic Duo Dance
6:15pm-7:15pm

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ADULT CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
30 Day Challenge
(Shaare Rachamim)
10:45am-12:15pm
Beginner Yoga
7:30pm-8:30pm
iMove with Naz

(Shaare Rachamim)
9:45am-10:45am
Toning Yoga for Women

7:00pm-8:00pm
CPR Workshop
5:30pm-8:30pm
Open Leven Yoga

8:30pm-9:30pm
Live. Love Makeup

9:45am-11:15am
Basic & Intermediate

Conversational Spanish
7:00pm-9:00pm
Mat Pilates Stretch + Tone

(Shaare Rachamim)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Intuitive Painting
8:00pm-9:00pm
Zumba for Women

8:00pm-9:00pm
Dance Class for Ladies

8:30pm-9:30pm
Beginners Hebrew
Language
8:00pm-9:30pm
Persian Delights Plus
8:30pm-10:00pm
Sewing 101
8:30pm-10:00pm
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JEWISH EDUCATION CALENDER

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Parasha Class/Shaare
Shalom
9:45am-11:00am
Girls Night Out

7:00p pm-8:20pm
Teen Tuesdays
7:00pm-8:20pm
Sephardic Beth
Midrash
8:00pm-10:00pm
(Shaare Rachamim)
Ladies Parasha Class

9:45am
MNL
Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
TNL
Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
Learn It Up
8:00pm-10:00pm
ThNL
Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
TLC @ Ohr Esther

Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
TLC @ Ohr Esther

Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
TLC @ Ohr Esther

Dinner: 7:00pm
Learning
7:30pm-8:30pm
Sephardic Beth
Midrash
8:00pm-10:00pm
(Shaare Rachamim)
Sephardic Beth
Midrash
8:00pm-10:00pm
(Shaare Rachamim)
Sephardic Beth
Midrash
8:00pm-10:00pm
(Shaare Rachamim)
IVREAD
8:30pm-9:30pm
The Post Israel Trip

8:15pm
S.H.A.L.O.M Marriage
& Communication
Workshop
8:00pm-10:00pm

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Please check out our website at: mashadi.org/programs
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Ohr Esther

young mashadi jewish center

Where we serve the

Registration Day: Monday, August 31st

About our programs

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Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs

Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

Early Childhood and Youth Programs

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Age: 8-17 months

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

arts & crafts

ART WITH RAQUEL

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

FAMILY ART DAY WITH RAQUEL

Parent/Child: Sunday, October 25th 3:00-5:00 pm

sports and fun

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

fondant for beginners

Sessions: 6 sessions / $100

4th & 5th Grade Girls

Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

teen fitness fun

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

7th & 8th Grade Girls

yoga for teens

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

High School Girls

Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

dynamic duo dance

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

Sessions: 12 sessions / $180

dance with odelia

Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs

Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

Gym @ 54 Steambaot Road

6th grade boys

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

Visit our website at: mashadi.org/programs

Genetics, Genomics and the Age

Suggestions? Comments? Ideas?

health & fitness

Join Diana every week for an energetic and

Yoga for students with little or no experience

Mat Pilates Stretch + Tone

Open Level Yoga

*Shaare Rachamim Location

Yoga for students of all levels who are ready to

iMove with Naz

Toning Yoga for Women

* Shaare Rachamim Location