Who We Are

Our Committees

Building Our Volunteer Community

It is not what one says,
but rather what one does,
that makes a difference in the world.
- Pirke Avot 1:17 -

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From Shabbat dinners to Tu B'shvat 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 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.

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Adult Education

Barbara Doctor
A variety of adult education opportunities for deepening knowledge and community connection.

B'nei Mitzvah

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

Caring Committee
Susan Friedman
Helps to coordinate visiting the sick, making meals or helping out when a PCS member is in need.

Education

Ben Serebin
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

Amy Gutenplan
Reaches out to non-affiliated Jews in our area to help engage them in synagogue life at PCS, and
involves current members with varied and enriching events.

Finance

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

Building
Robert Marshak

Fundraising

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

High Holidays

Richard Solomon
Plans and implements all incremental mechanics of the High Holidays. Very rewarding!

Communications

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.

Tikkun Olam/ Social Action

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

Religious Practices

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.