Who we are
Pleasantville Community Synagogue was founded in the winter of 1997 as Westchester, New York's first “trans-denominational” synagogue, dedicated to building an inclusive home in Northern Westchester for all those seeking a progressive, spiritually-based Judaism. Our members travel to us from as far away as Yonkers, Yorktown, and Stamford (CT), and their backgrounds range from across the full spectrum of liberal Judaism: Conservative, Reconstructionist, Reform, and Renewal. Our emphasis on what we call “Joyful Judaism” was profiled in The Jewish Week (see "Curing the God Talk Allergy").
Our Hebrew School, under the direction of the dynamic Galit Messman is highly nurturing, dedicated to encouraging the children to feel that their synagogue community is an extension of home. The children are instructed in Jewish history, holidays, prayer, and ethics, and are exposed, as well, to the beauty and joy of our tradition through art projects and music.
Shabbat and Holiday services are held at the synagogue, located at 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville. Shabbat services are Friday nights and Saturday mornings; check our calendar for times and other details. We hold a monthly Shabbat Roots musical program on Friday evenings, as well as a monthly Friday night Shabbat dinner and musical service for everyone!
PCS is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Shoshana Leis and Rabbi Ben Newman and their family to PCS! Read more about Rabbi Shosh and Rabbi Ben and come in to meet her, email Rabbi Shosh at rabbi@shalompcs.com and Rabbi Ben at rabbibennewman@gmail.com or give a call to PCS, 914-769-2672.
Our Hebrew School, under the direction of the dynamic Galit Messman is highly nurturing, dedicated to encouraging the children to feel that their synagogue community is an extension of home. The children are instructed in Jewish history, holidays, prayer, and ethics, and are exposed, as well, to the beauty and joy of our tradition through art projects and music.
Shabbat and Holiday services are held at the synagogue, located at 219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville. Shabbat services are Friday nights and Saturday mornings; check our calendar for times and other details. We hold a monthly Shabbat Roots musical program on Friday evenings, as well as a monthly Friday night Shabbat dinner and musical service for everyone!
PCS is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Shoshana Leis and Rabbi Ben Newman and their family to PCS! Read more about Rabbi Shosh and Rabbi Ben and come in to meet her, email Rabbi Shosh at rabbi@shalompcs.com and Rabbi Ben at rabbibennewman@gmail.com or give a call to PCS, 914-769-2672.