PCS Book Club
PCS Book Club Book Selection
Monday, November 3, 7:00pm @ PCS
The Fixer
by Bernard Malamud
All are welcome to join PCS's Book Group Meeting. It's not just about the books!
Come and discuss or sit back and enjoy the conversation, have a nosh, and take pleasure in getting to know your fellow congregants.
Any questions? Contact April Lasher-Sanders; avivalasher@gmail.com
Tee Up For PCS
Tee Up for PCS!
Sunday, November 9
Please join us for lunch at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12-3 p.m. for our annual Pleasantville Community Synagogue benefit. This elegant venue was founded in 1928 and will provide a charming afternoon.
Jazz pianist Adrienne McKay will serenade us as we enjoy a full buffet that includes vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will also be an open bar with premier offerings..
Children are welcome to attend. Following the meal, they are invited to visit the club’s Game Room, where they will find a side-by-side basketball toss game, air hockey, billiards, ping pong, PS5, arcade games, Xbox and televisions. A babysitter will be supervising the Game Room.
Please wear club attire. Jeans are fine, but not ripped jeans. Men should wear collared shirts. No sneakers for the adults.
Benefit Levels: The Par level is for one ticket. The rest of the levels are for up to two tickets. Children’s tickets are $36 each. Please RSVP by Saturday, Nov. 1 so we can provide an accurate guest count to the club.
$270 - Par
$540 - Birdie
$1,080 - Eagle
$1,980 - Condor
$5,400 - Hole in One
This important event will help support our synagogue in the year to come. Please come if you are able! Already confirmed to attend are board members Michelle Falkenstein, Cheri Neuman, Ben Serebin, and Josh Star, as well as Rabbi Ben and Galit Messman, and their children. We hope you will join us for this special afternoon.
If you would like to attend and are concerned about the cost, please reach out to our treasurer, Josh Star, at jstar@shalompcs.com. If you are not able to attend, please consider making a donation. Thank you for your support!
Register here.
The Whippoorwill Club
150 Whippoorwill Road
Armonk, NY 10504
Creativity Fair @ PCS
CREATIVITY FAIR
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
FOLLOWING DINNER AND HAVDALAH
Thanks to a generous grant from UJA, we are able to offer a special evening of dinner, prayer, music (of course) and a Creativity Fair. But we need two types of people to make it a success--those who love handmade items and those who create them!
Are you a "macher" in the best sense of the word? Do you write novels or poetry, make jewelry, knit, crochet, paint, draw, throw clay, perform music, practice photography, woodwork, quilt, blow glass, embroider...something else we're not thinking of? Get in
touch with Michelle Falkenstein at mfalkenstein@shalompcs.com. On November 22, you can bring your wares, offer them for purchase (or not) and give demonstrations. Limited funds are available for demo materials. Non-members are welcome to participate as exhibitors or guests.
If you'd prefer to admire the talents in our community, potentially pick up a new hobby, and buy Hanukkah gifts, please join us. Let's celebrate our creativity!
Dinner and schmoozing: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Havdalah service: 7 - 7:30 p.m.
Creativity Fair: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Please register HERE for this fun, free evening as soon as possible so we know how much food to order. Children are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Dan Blake, Got My Wings Album Release
“Dan Blake, PCS member, is pleased to announce the release of the new album Got My Wings on Adhyaropa Records. Got My Wings is a ballet score based on the life and writings of Jarvis Jay Masters. Jarvis' spiritual journey as a renowned author and Buddhist practitioner has unfolded over decades of unjust incarceration, and his life is a testament to the human capacity for finding freedom without losing our dignity and deep love for one another.
The recording is available digitally on all streaming platforms and as an LP starting (visit https://www.adhyaroparecords.com/danblake for more details).
Dan will be holding a community event at Mount Kisco Public Library on December 7, 2025 from 12:30-3:30 that will feature live performance and discussion of the project. Save the date!
In Person Meditation @ PCS (Copy)
IN PERSON MEDITATION @ PCS
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Once a month in person meditation session
7:00 - 8:15pm
On October 30, Pleasantville Community Synagogue continues its community-led in person meditation group. The group will focus on developing our meditation practice, learning about the teachings of the Dharma, and how these teachings can help calm our minds, increase joy, decrease suffering, and facilitate sacred community during these difficult times. Instruction will be offered in meditation, followed by a reading and discussion offered by teachers and experienced practitioners from the community. All are welcome, and PCS membership is not required to attend. These meetings are freely offered, although donations to support PCS are welcome. Contact organizers Rabbi Ben Newman at rabbibennewman@gmail.com or Daniel Blake at dblake2881@gmail.com with any questions, and feel free to spread the word!
Leonard Cohen Discussion
Purchase College Jewish Studies Program and the Westchester Jewish Council present
Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw Angels Fall
A Talk with Prof. Christine Lebold
Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm
Durst Humanities Theatre at Purchase College
There will be a light cocktail reception catered by Seasons Scarsdale starting at 6:00
Join us for a compelling talk with Professor Christophe Lebold as he discusses his book, Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw Angels Fall.
Blending literary analysis, theology, and cultural theory, Prof. Lebold explores the poetic, spiritual, and philosophical dimensions of Cohen's life and lyrics, tracing how the legendary singer-songwriter navigated faith, doubt, desire, and redemption. Lebold reveals Cohen as a modern-day mystic whose art continues to resonate across generations.
PCS member/Board nominee Pat Gaston will be attending.
Rosen Movement Class
Rosen Movement Class
MONDAY, October 20, @ PCS
4:00 - 5:00PM
An Invitation to Move:
Please come together to move with me and others in this supportive, nurturing, peaceful and playful environment. Rosen movement is geared towards connecting to yourself and others, offering an opportunity to move all of your joints and muscles in a manner that supports ease.
Rosen Method Movement as taught by Adrienne Stone, PJC Member. physical therapist, Rosen Movement and Bodywork Practitioner, Senior Rosen Movement Trainer. Contact Adrienne to RSVP or with questions. Be prepared to bring a mat/blanket, and being able to get up and down from the floor is preferable. arstonept@gmail.com