Joyful Judaism!  Weekly E-Newsletter  June 17-24, 2021

Pleasantville Community Synagogue  219 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY   Pleasantville Community Synagogue is a welcoming Jewish community with people of diverse traditions and backgrounds who want to share a joyous spiritual and cultural home.

We are less when we don’t include everyone. All are invited to virtually Celebrate Pride Shabbat with the Pleasantville Community Synagogue Friday, June 18, 8 pm Led by Rabbi Julie with music by Aydin Mayers **Zoom info to come.** Please contact Leslie Mack at lesrn3259@aol.com if you would like to do a reading. For more information, please contact Marcy Gray, mgray@shalompcs.com, 914-769-2672.

Special Shabbat service and outdoor Kiddush at PCS! Please click here to sign up for a special Kiddush in Rabbi Julie's honor, Saturday, June 19! Or.... Click here to join the morning Shabbat service via Zoom. Meeting ID: 814 7725 1692 Passcode: 799340 One tap mobile:+16465588656,,81477251692#,,,,*799340# US (NY) Saturday June 19 is Rabbi Julie's last service at PCS and we will have a special outdoor kiddush in Rabbi Julie's honor directly following the service at noon.  If you are already signed up for the service you do not have to sign up for the kiddush! But if you can't make it to the service, you are welcome to sign up for "just" this special kiddush! Protocols include that masks will (still) be worn inside during services, windows will be open, and participants will observe social distancing. If you are vaccinated, masks will be optional outdoors. If you are not vaccinated, we request that you wear a mask. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you need to park in the PCS driveway, you must notify Marcy Gray, 769-2672, in advance so that a space can be left open. All others PLEASE PARK EITHER ON CLARK OR ASHLAND STREETS or arrange to be dropped off. Thank you!   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marcy Gray 769-2672.

A good time was had by all at PCS' recent Tot Shabbat celebration!

Upcoming Events and Programs

Reflection, Ritual and Renewal Thursday, June 17, 7-9 pm All are invited to join Rabbi Julie online, through The Aligned Center in Irvington, for an evening of reflection, ritual, and renewal as we navigate our gradual reentry from the pandemic. Please click here for more information and to register.

Finding Help with the UJA/WJCS Hub Click here for updated services available from the UJA/WJCS Covid Relief Hub. From mental health support groups, parent support groups, finding connection for aging adults, and much more. For Career Services workshops and information, please click here. ~~~ If you have any questions please email Jill Schreibman, PCS' social worker with WJCS' Partners In Caring.

Looking to volunteer?  Click here for Volunteer NY Virtual Volunteer page.

The PCS office is open Tuesday to Friday, 10-3. Messages are checked frequently so please leave a message for Rabbi Julie, Galit Messman or Marcy Gray at 914-769-2672 or email rabbi@shalompcs.com, pcshebrewschool@gmail.com or mgray@shalompcs.com.