In Person Meditation @ PCS
IN PERSON MEDITATION @ PCS
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!
Shavuot Shabbat Festival Morning
Shavuot Shabbat Festival Morning
Join us for a beautiful morning of prayer and study. Yizkor will be included.
Pleasantville Pride
PLEASANTVILLE PRIDE
May 30, 2-5pm
Pleasantville Pride 2026 is scheduled for Saturday May 30th from 2-5pm at the Emanuel Lutheran Church. We are looking forward to another fun celebration! We are hoping for volunteers to help with the event
Please email lesliebobbmack@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer.
Pleasantville Pride will take place on Saturday May 30th from 2-5pm at the Emanuel Lutheran Church parking lot located at 197 Manville Road Pleasantville, NY.
Set up for tables will be from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Please note that the driveway will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 1:30pm.
This is a rain-or-shine event unless otherwise determined for safety reasons.
More information here: https://www.pleasantvillepride.org/
Kriyah: The Religious Practice of Tearing After Death
Kriyah:
The Religious Practice of Tearing after Death
Sunday, May 31, 7-8:15pm
Kriyah is a religious practice surrounding death: the spiritual practice of tearing. Rabbi Shosh will be leading. The class will follow our ongoing and populate structure of text, reflection, journaling and sharing. On Rabbi’s Zoom link
Book Club @ PCS
PCS Book Club
MONDAY, JUNE 8,
7-8:15pm
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
June 8, 7pm @ PCS
Please join us for our last Book Group meeting before summer break. 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: avivalasher@gmail.com
Pride SHABBAT DINNER AND MUSICAL SERVICE
PRIDE SHABBAT DINNER AND MUSICAL SERVICE
FRIDAY, June 19,
THE ARRIVALS Movie showing and talk with the Director @ PCS
A screening of the documentary “The Arrivals” at PCS with director and producer Andrea Garbarini on Thursday, May 14 at 7pm @ PCS
“The Arrivals” is a 36-minute documentary about the journey of asylum seekers sent to New York City from the Texas border. The film focuses on the efforts of three small, underfunded volunteer organizations that provide support — including food, clothing, and kindness — to traumatized individuals and families seeking safety and security in the United States. In a time when the basic human rights of immigrants are under threat, "The Arrivals" is especially timely.
A Q&A with the filmmaker will following the screening. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!