From Shabbat dinners to Tu B'shevat seders: High Holiday services to Purim shpiels, Pleasantville Community Synagogue flourishes via the wonderful work of volunteers. Joining a committee is an excellent way to build (or rebuild) 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 events that follow and contact the committee chair or or Peter Schaffer, board president, with your interest or to ask questions. Your community, your heart and your soul will thank you.
Please feel free to call the phone number after the appropriate contact or click here to print or email a Volunteer Form for submission.
Spiritual Life:
Marc Borenstein (914) 548-9946
Works with Rabbi on observance of all Jewish holidays to encourage lively community engagement and spiritual/religious deepening. Hosts Tu b’shvat, Community Chanukah parties, Sukkah building Retreat and more. Wonderful place to explore Judaism on a deeper level while connecting with others of a similar mind.
Membership Engagement:
Diane Slonim (914) 767-0487;
Karen LaPorta (914) 666-6884
Engages current members with varied and enriching events. Hosts Shabbat dinners, Progressive Dinner; maintains event Calendar, encourages volunteering and much more. Great for organizers and those who like to create and enjoy social connections.
Membership Outreach:
April Lasher (914) 449-6701
Reaches out to non-affiliated Jews in our area to help engage them in synagogue life at PCS. Manages new member events and orientation needs. Creates marketing strategies. Excellent for people with marketing/writing talents, outgoing personalities & a love of bring people “in”.
Communications:
Cristina Altieri-Martinez (914) 739-7457
Publishes monthly newsletter. Writes articles for publication to bring visibility to events and happenings at PCS. Works with membership outreach to create marketing campaigns. Good for writers and people with the gift of gab.
High Holidays:
Jerry Neuburger (914) 627- 4796
Plans and implements all incremental mechanics of the High Holidays. Lots of schlepping! But very rewarding!
B’nei Mitzvah:
Ed Sperling (914) 769-5065
Coordinates schedule and other details relating to B’nei Mitzvot. Great connection with the children of our congregation.
Finance:
Oren Cohen (914)769-0546
Prepares and manages budgets, handles all aspects of finance for PCS. Number crunchers, here’s your place!
Fundraising:
Ken Fuirst (914) 238-5008
Coordinates Purim Shpiel and other creative events to promote fundraising.
Education:
Michael Safranek (914) 666-5720
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.
Youth: Chair Needed - Contact
Peter Schaffer (914) 899-3550
Develops and runs programs for our youth of all ages.
Social Action:
Michael Gold (914) 238-9219
Plans and carries out projects and events to support charitable causes. Runs annual Coffeehouse and much, much more. PCS ground zero for tikkun olam.
Adult Education: Chair Needed – Contact
Peter Schaffer (914) 899-3550
Take this and run with it! Create a variety of adult education opportunities for deepening knowledge and community connection.
