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Parasha of the Week:  Ki Tavo                                 

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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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.  

 

UJA-Federation's Connect-to-Care

Click here to find resources to help members of the Jewish community cope with economic and career distress.

 

Click here to enjoy a tour of 3,000 years of Jewish music with Rabbi Mark. 

 

HOW TO HELP ISRAEL

The war in Gaza caused 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.  

 

FROM THE BRONX JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL...
"This is the only place where an elderly man can come in for a bowl of soup with some Jewish company..."

"Delicious on Lydig" is a neighborhood cafe and point of connection for many residents in the Jewish community of Pelham Parkway. But now Delicious is in trouble. Please click here to read about "Delicious on Lydig," and how you can help. 

 

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Shabbat Services

OPEN HOUSE with PAJAMA SHABBAT DINNER and SERVICE - Friday night, September 12.  Doors open at 5:45 pm. PJ Shabbat service at 6 pm; dinner for all at 6:15 pm; Family service featuring the PCS House Band, followed by a festive "Oneg Shabbat." 
For more information, e-mail Marcy Gray or call the PCS office, 769-2672.

SATURDAY MORNING - 9 am to 12 pm. Morning meditation at 9 am with Rabbi Mark;  FAMILY EDUCATION SHABBAT service begins at 10 am.  Kiddush will immediately follow services.  After kiddush, please join us for Torah study. All are welcome.

SEEKING HELP FOR THE
HIGH HOLIDAYS...

    

The High Holidays Committee needs two volunteers to learn the ropes and assist with this year's  Rosh Hashana Kiddush Lunch and Yom Kippur Break Fast.

This is a great opportunity to perform a mitzvah 

have fun, and be a crucial part of PCS' wonderful  

High Holiday experience.

Please e-mail Marcy Gray, mgray@shalompcs.com,  call the PCS office at 769-2672,or e-mail High Holiday Committee Chair Richard Solomon, rsolomon@rsolomonlaw.com.  

 

High Holiday Services & Information
     Erev Rosh HaShana                       Wednesday, September 24  

  Rosh HaShana Day I                      Thursday, September 25

Rosh HaShana Day II                     Friday, September 26  

         Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre              Friday, October 3

Yom Kippur/Yizkor                          Saturday, October 4  

rosh hashana 

For information, please  e-mail Marcy Gray, call the synagogue office at 769-2672, or visit the PCS www.shalomPCS.com and click under the "Services" tab at the top for service schedule,

 

For information about Selichot, Saturday, September 20, 10 pm, at PCS, click here, or for Tashlich, Thursday, Sept. 25, at Nannahagen Park at about 2 pm, click here.

 

HEBREW SCHOOL

FIRST DAY OF HEBREW SCHOOL for the 7TH GRADE -
Thursday, Sept. 11.

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PCS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

"JUDAISM FOR NON-JEWS and INTERMARRIED DISCUSSION GROUP - This fall at PCS. Call 769-2672 or e-mail info@shalompcs.com.

OPEN HOUSE/PAJAMA SHABBAT and DINNER - Friday night, Sept. 12. 
  Doors open at 5:45 pm. PJ Shabbat service at 6 pm; dinner for all at 6:15 pm; Family service featuring PCS graduation of Hebrew School 7th graders and the PCS House Band, followed by a festive "Oneg Shabbat."  The dinner is free but please RSVP asap to Marcy Gray at mgray@shalompcs.com or call 769-2672.

THE JEWS OF ARAB COUNTRIES: WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM?
 - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 pm.
Join us for this fascinating presentation by Egyptian-born lecturer, Joseph Levy. Free and open to the public.  For more information e-mail Marcy Gray or call PCS at 769-2672.

FREE YOGA CLASS AT PCS - Monday evenings, 7:15 pm. Led by Susan Safranek. If interested, please  e-mail Susan or call her at 914-666-5720.

 

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.

 

AREA ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

"JUDAISM FOR NON-JEWS and INTERMARRIED DISCUSSION GROUP - This fall at PCS. Call 769-2672 or e-mail info@shalompcs.com.

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.

VOLUNTEER AT PHELPS HOSPITAL - Call the Volunteer Services Office at 914-366-3170 or visit www.phelpshospital.org.

 

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