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Parasha
of the Week: Devarim
What is G-dcast? Watch cartoons based on the story Jews are reading in
the Torah this week. Four minutes each week - some tell stories,
some sing country songs. (And then there's the hip
hoppers, too!)
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July 31-August 7
2014/5774
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Click here to connect to Rabbi Mark's
postings at Patch.com.
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Tikkun Olam
We
encourage each of us to participate in the many projects that help repair this
world. The organizations and sources featured through this link are
just a sampling of ongoing activities and projects we support year
round.
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UJA-Federation's Connect-to-Care
Click here to find resources to help
members of the Jewish community cope with economic and career
distress.
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Can You Do a
Mitzvah in September?
Do you live
within walking distance of PCS? Are you willing and able to do a
mitzvah? The family of Zennor Angove-Cohen,
who is becoming a Bat Mitzvah September 20, 2014, is looking for a
place to stay for close relatives, a family of four. They are coming
in from out of town and need a place to stay within walking distance
of PCS on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. If you
think you can help, please be in touch with Zennor's
grandmother, Elaine Cohen, at elainec@acohen.com
or call her at 914-318-9146. Thank you!
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Click here
to enjoy a tour of 3,000 years of Jewish music with Rabbi Mark.
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Find out what half a billion people are talking about!
Join Facebook & Twitter and connect with PCS. To get
updated news about our community, please "like" our Facebook page or our Twitter feed (@JoyfulJudaism).
 
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Shabbat
Services
FRIDAY
NIGHT SERVICE - 7:15 pm. Join us as
we gather to sing, chant, and even dance together. A way to
transition from the pulls and stresses of the week to a more centered,
calm, and forgiving place. All are welcome.
SATURDAY
MORNING - 9 am to 12 pm. Morning meditation led by Rabbi Mark at 9
am; Shabbat morning service begins
at 9:30 am. Kiddush will immediately
follow service. After kiddush, please
join us for Torah
study. All are welcome.
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The war in Gaza is causing a very serious financial strain
on all segments of Israeli society. We can help in at least two
ways: (A) direct donations to organizations that help Israel and (B)
buying Israeli products directly from retailers and suppliers in
Israel. Below is a listing in each category.
DONATIONS
(Note: this list gives the names of only a very few of the
many organizations you may wish to consider.There
are many, many more.)
1) UJA-Federation- http://www.ujafedny.org/
2) American Friends of Magen David
Adom- AFMDA info@afmda.org
3) Friends of the IDF- FIDF fidf@fidf.org
4)
Leket Israel- Leket
Israel newsletter@leket.org
5)
Jewish National Fund- http://www.jnf.org/
BUYING ISRAELI PRODUCTS
Buying Israeli products now injects much needed funds
directly to those people and businesses who
have seen a very sharp drop in income. (Note: Please check that the
product you are purchasing is what it is advertised to be.)
1) http://www.shopinisrael.com/
2) http://www.israeliproducts.com/
3) http://www.israel-catalog.com/
4) http://www.judaicawebstore.com/
In addition, many Israeli products are sold in retail stores
in our area. Please consider making local purchases as well.
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Register
for Hebrew School now!
IF...
you're interested
in PCS Hebrew school and need information;
you
haven't sent in your registration form;
you need a
registration form...
E-mail
Principal Galit Sperling,
call the school at 773-0043, or send your
registration form in as soon as possible.
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PCS
Volunteer Opportunity
(and have fun!)
VOLUNTEER
WITH PCS at the WESTCHESTER JEWISH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL - Sunday,
Aug. 17, 12 - 6 pm at the Kensico Dam in
Valhalla. A great day of family fun with music, dancing, food
and festivities. Contact Marcy Gray at mgray@shalompcs.com
or call the office at 769-2672.
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TEEN
ACTIVITIES AND ISRAEL PROGRAMS
BBYO YOUTH
GROUP AT PCS! - Meetings twice a month on Sundays at PCS.
For more information e-mail Dana at dshakarchy@bbyo.org.
GLOBAL
JEWISH CONNECTIONS - For 7th and 8th graders.
Meet once a month and join in a partnership and exchange program
with Israeli teens. Contact Yoav Cohen at
741-0333 or e-mail shaliach@rosenthaljcc.org.
"VOLUN-TOURING" IN ISRAEL - Combine the trip of a
lifetime with the satisfaction of volunteering in Israel. Click here to check out all the
options.
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AREA
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
SUMMER BLOOD
DRIVE IN PLEASANTVILLE - Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 pm- 8:30 pm,
Pleasantville Fire House, 75 Washington Ave., Pleasantville.To
sign up or to volunteer, please call 747-2408 or e-mail angela.usobiaga@verizon.net.
Walk-ins are always accepted.
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM -
18-session course at two different Westchester locations, presented
by the Westchester Board of Rabbis in collaboration with
Westchester Adult Jewish Eucation (WAJE)
and Westchester Jewish Council. Begins October 30, 2014. Click here for flyer.
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SOME WAYS
TO HEAL the WORLD
The American Jewish World Service is
organizing a petition drive to pass the International
Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). You can sign
on
line at the AJWS
website. Please consider supporting their emergency relief efforts, which at the moment include Typhoon
Haiyan in the Philippines, the Haiti earthquake, and drought in
East Africa.
Donations to the Joint Distribution Committee,
the JDC, are being solicited to support at-risk Jewish
children and elderly in Ukraine. We've been asked if there is an alternative
to UNICEF for emergency relief to children in Syria. You might
consider Mercy Corps. And of course Doctors Without Borders does very important work, world-wide, and is
always worthy of support. Thank you!
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