PCS BOOK CLUB

SEPTEMBER 14, 7pm @ PCS & on ZOOM



Enjoy your summer reading in preparation for the next PCS Book Group meeting in September!

Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund by Molly Crabapple

Historical Nonfiction

A New York Times bestseller, this compelling history tells the story of the Jewish Bund—a revolutionary movement from a vanished world—and explores its bold vision of solidarity, social justice, and collective action in an age marked by deep division.

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: avivalasher@gmail.com 

Yavneh: A Jewish text-based salon series about what it means to be a person and a Jew at this moment of disruption in our country and our world

September 23, 2026, 7pm

Are you looking for a place to have meaningful conversations, in a Jewish context, about what it means to be a person and a Jew at this moment of disruption in our country and our world?

There are 1 or 2 more spots available in this text-based dialogue group that is proving to be a meaningful experience for all participants. It is more a salon than actual text study and the group combines intellectual engagement, personal reflection and a warm supportive community.  

We have met twice and will be meeting six more times approximately monthly. Our next session is Sept. 23 from 7-9 PM. These are in-person sessions.

The group has about 15 members; please plan to attend consistently. So far 9 or 10 people have attended each session. We rotate the hosting among group member's homes.

At each session we select a topic and utilize a Jewish text to stimulate our conversation. Topics so far have been: 

--finding the courage to step into the unknown; 

--the importance of making space for stillness in our lives and the opportunity to use spiritual practice to do so; 

Upcoming topics are: 

--transcending polarization; 

--living in a world of AI; 

--what does it mean to live in a post-truth world?; 

--Living authentically in a time of uncertainty;

--How do we contend with the climate crisis and the grief surrounding it?  

Please contact Shari Cohen newyorkshari@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more

Grief, Presence, and Fierce Love

November 6, 2026, 1pm Presented by Rabbi Ben

Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing (Cragsmoor, NY)

How do we carry grief without being crushed by it? This weekend retreat is open to anyone living with loss of any kind—including the death of a loved one, relationship transitions, health changes, or shifts in work, identity, and life direction. Through guided meditation, group reflection, and quiet presence, we will explore tools to navigate grief with resilience and openness. All are welcome to register or share with anyone who might benefit.

For information and registration click here:

https://dharmakayacenter.org/all-programs/3194/grief-presence-and-fierce-love/