Building Our Volunteer Community

It is not what one says,
but rather what one does,
that makes a difference in the world. Pirke Avot

Adult Education
Bruce Fleischer
A variety of adult education opportunities for deepening knowledge and community connection.

B'nei Mitzvah
Ed Sperling
Coordinates schedules and a multitude of other details relating to B’nei Mitzvah. Great connection with the children of our congregation.

Caring Committee
Susan Friedman
Helps to coordinate visiting the sick, making meals or helping out when a PCS member is in need.

Hebrew School Education
Ben Serebin
Works with Hebrew school on curriculum and integration into the community. Another great place for people who love and understand kids, especially those with education experience.

Membership
April Lasher Sanders, Barbara Doctor, Sheila Major
Reaches out to non-affiliated Jews in our area to help engage them in synagogue life at PCS, and involves current members with varied and enriching events.

Finance
Josh Star
Prepares and manages budgets, handles all aspects of finance for PCS. Number crunchers, here’s your place!

Building and Security
Robert Marshak

From Shabbat dinners to amazing musical services, Tu B'shvat seders, High Holiday observance and fun fundraisers, Pleasantville Community Synagogue flourishes via the wonderful work of volunteers. Joining a committee is an excellent way to build friendships, to learn something new, or to simply feel good about taking part in perpetuating a sacred community.

Please look at the list of committees and contact the PCS office with your interest or to ask questions. Your community, your heart and your soul will thank you.

E-mail info@shalomPCS.com or call 914-769-2672.

Click here to print or email a Volunteer Form for submission.

Fundraising
Ken Fuirst
Coordinates and promotes fundraising.

High Holidays
April Lasher Sanders, Barbara Doctor, Sheila Major
Plans and implements all incremental mechanics of the High Holidays. Very rewarding!

Gala Planning
Michelle Falkenstein
Helps to plan and coordinate PCS’s amazing annual fundraiser.

Communications
Writes articles for publication to bring visibility to events and happenings at PCS. Works with membership outreach to create marketing campaigns. Posts events and activities for print and online publications. Maintains a page in social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Good for writers and people with the gift of gab.

Tikkun Olam/ Social Action
Leslie Mack
Plans and carries out projects and events to support charitable causes. Click here to find out more about PCS and its support of various Tikkun Olam projects.

Religious Practices
Michael Safranek
Works with the Rabbis on observance of all Jewish holidays to encourage lively community engagement and spiritual/religious deepening. Hosts Tu b’shvat, Community Chanukah parties, Sukkah building and more. Wonderful place to explore Judaism on a deeper level while connecting with others of a similar mind.