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!

IN PERSON MEDITATION @ PCS

Thursday, December 4, 7:00pm

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!

Join us for a warm Shabbat dinner! This is a dairy/vegetarian-friendly potluck. Please bring a dish to share. All dishes should be meat-free (dairy, eggs, and plant-based proteins are welcome).

We’re excited to celebrate Shabbat together!

Join us for a fun musically enhanced event for children 0-8 as we celebrate Shabbat!

Join us for a community potluck dinner before Rabbi Ben and the Band welcome our monthly Friday Night Shabbat Celebration Service.

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!