PCS Book Club

Monday, January 5, 2026, 7 PM

Zoom only to discuss Kantika, a prize winning Sephardic historical novel by Elizabeth Grazer.

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.

Zoom link here

Any questions? Contact April Lasher-Sanders; avivalasher@gmail.com

IN PERSON MEDITATION @ PCS

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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!

Friday January 9

Join us for a Musical Shabbat Service and Dinner.

Reservations required here: January 2026 Shabbat Dinner

LEARNING SHABBAT

January 24 | 10:00–11:30 am

Explore the flow, structure, and meaning of the Shabbat morning service in a relaxed, accessible way. For all ages and stages—just bring your questions. Followed by a light lunch and engaging Torah study.

Rosen Movement Class Offering

Monday, January 26, 3pm

Please join us for this unique approach to low impact movement. Feel yourself

move from the inside out… move all your joints and muscles, free your natural

breathing, create more space for yourself and stand taller! Find ease in a

supportive, nurturing, peaceful and playful environment. Set to music, these

unhurried movements are simple, practical, and profound. They are done

individually, in a circle and with partners. Most of all, we have fun!

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

ADULT EDUCATION:

TU BISHVAT

Sunday, February 1

7 - 8:15pm

Join us on Tu Bishvat eve for a Hasidic and Kabbalistic journey through the Tree of Life as a map of reality and the inner life. Guided by the framework of the four worlds (from the most physical to the most spiritual), we’ll explore a short teaching in each world, paired with a simple meditation or journaling practice to help it land in real life. Come ready to reflect, reset, and reconnect. Hybrid program: in person and on Zoom.