219 Bedford Road    Pleasantville, NY 10570   Office: 914-769-2672   Fax: 914-769-1795    School: 914-773-0043   info@shalomPCS.com    www.shalomPCS.com

Who We Are

Our Committees

Building Our Volunteer Community

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It is not what one says,
but rather what one does,
that makes a difference in the world.
- Pirke Avot 1:17 -
From Shabbat dinners to Tu B'shevat seders: High Holiday services to Purim shpiels, Pleasantville Community Synagogue flourishes via the wonderful work of volunteers. Joining a committee is an excellent way to build (or rebuild) friendships, to learn something new, or to simply feel good about taking part in perpetuating a sacred community.

Please look at the list of committees and events that follow and contact the committee chair or Peter Schaffer, board president, with your interest or to ask questions. Your community, your heart and your soul will thank you.

You can also e-mail info@shalomPCS.com or call the synagogue office at 914-769-2672 and leave a message for any of the chairs.

  Click here to print or email a Volunteer Form for submission.

Adult Education

David Felder and Emma Reisman
 A variety of adult education opportunities for deepening knowledge and community connection.

Bnei Mitzvah

Eileen Jagoda
Coordinates schedules and a multitude of other details relating to B’nei Mitzvah. Great connection with the children of our congregation. 

Education

Kiersten Zweibaum
Works with Hebrew school on curriculum and integration into the community. Another great place for people who love and understand kids, especially those with education experience.

Membership Engagement

Laurie Hirsch Schulz
Engages current members with varied and enriching events. Hosts Shabbat dinners, Progressive Dinner; maintains event Calendar, encourages volunteering and much more. Great for organizers and those who like to create and enjoy social connections.

Membership Outreach

Leyla Nakisbendi
Reaches out to non-affiliated Jews in our area to help engage them in synagogue life at PCS. Manages new member events and orientation needs.  Creates marketing strategies. Excellent for people with marketing/writing talents, outgoing personalities & a love of bring people “in”.

Finance

Oren Cohen
Prepares and manages budgets, handles all aspects of finance for PCS. Number crunchers, here’s your place!

Building
Rich Levine

Fundraising

Ken Fuirst
Coordinates Purim Shpiel and other creative events to promote fundraising.

High Holidays

Jerry Neuburger
Plans and implements all incremental mechanics of the High Holidays. Lots of schlepping! But very rewarding!

Communications

Cristina Altieri-Martinez
Publishes monthly newsletter. Writes articles for publication to bring visibility to events and happenings at PCS. Works with membership outreach to create marketing campaigns.  Posts events and activities for print and online publications. Maintains a page in social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Good for writers and people with the gift of gab.

Social Action

Michael Gold
Plans and carries out projects and events to support charitable causes. Runs annual Coffeehouse and much, much more. PCS ground zero for tikkun olam.

Spiritual Life

Michael Safranek
Works with Rabbi on observance of all Jewish holidays to encourage lively community engagement and spiritual/religious deepening. Hosts Tu b’shvat, Community Chanukah parties, Sukkah building Retreat and more. Wonderful place to explore Judaism on a deeper level while connecting with others of a similar mind.

Youth

Evan Kingsley
Develops and runs programs for our youth of all ages.

Israel Action

Ofri Felder and Seth Rutman

Rosh Chodesh
Estelle Rosen-Kersh