Tisha b’Av:

A Day of Collective Grief

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

7:00 - 9:00pm @ PCS and on Zoom



The period of three weeks of mourning the many periods of destruction in our shared history culminates in Tisha b’Av.

This year we will hold a grief circle which will include a balance of private time for reflection and shared time for connection through music and the chanting of Eicha, Lamentations.

The Launch Of A New PCS Movie Club

(co-chaired by the Bens) is coming to a movie theater near PCS

Thursday July 23, 7:45pm.

The plan:

Each month we shall see a movie.

Post the movie, we will meet upstairs in the Jacob Burns’ café to discuss it.

Post the movie, we would love for you to provide recommendation on our August movie.

The launch movie is:

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an epic adaptation of Homer’s foundational saga, charting the perilous journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon), mighty warrior and king of Ithaca, as he attempts to return home to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) following the conclusion of the Trojan War. Also starring Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Benny Safdie, and Charlize Theron.

Make sure you buy your movie tickets ahead of time. We’ll meet at 7:30pm and then head in.

https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/the-odyssey-on-35mm/

Remember: Thu, July 23, 7:45pm Movie Time.

Rabbi Shosh reminds us that, as it will be the end of Tisha b’Av, the Day of Mourning, we will be transitioning from grief to joy, and officially at sunset we will (quietly) break the fast at 8:20 pm so be ready hold the popcorn for those who are fasting.

P.S. If you have ideas on how to make our community more engaged, do not hesitate to reach out to a board member, the Rabbis, or Kathryn.

P.P.S. Rabbi Ben and President Ben look forward to seeing you.

Looking forward,

-The Bens

Death Cafe meets August 6 @ PCS!

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