Poltava/Odessa Committee: Supporting Our Sister Congregations
Poltava/Odessa Committee
Supporting Our Sister Congregations in Ukraine:
Congregation Beth Am of Poltava and Shirat Ha-Yam of Odessa
The Poltava Committee has expanded its support of emerging Progressive communities in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) to include Odessa in addition to Poltava. Rita Fruman, Director of Programs and Operations of the FSU for the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), created a shidduch (a match) between Congregation Beth Am of Poltava and Shirat Ha-Yam of Odessa. After discussion with Rabbi Jeremy Morrison and Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President of the WUPJ, Beth Am will begin this new partnership. Rabbi Julia Gris is the dynamic leader of the Shirat Ha-Yam community in Odessa.
The Poltava Committee is renaming itself to reflect a joint commitment to both Poltava and Odessa. We shall be called the Poltava/Odessa Committee, a collaborative venture under the auspices of Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills and the WUPJ.
Congregation Beth Am of Poltava
Various political and economic challenges have reduced the membership of Congregation Beth Am of Poltava. Congregation Beth Am of Poltava leadership has been and continues to be strong for this small but powerful community. Recently, they were able to halt construction on Poltava City land of apartment buildings that would have concealed a killing field where an atrocity had taken place. They have since planted trees in honor of the people who perished there and in celebration of Lag b’Omer.
Visit Congregation Beth Am of Poltava on:
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Shirat Ha-Yam of Odessa
Rabbi Julia Gris has been the spiritual leader of Shirat Ha-Yam for 6 years. During that time, Rabbi Julia has grown the community by creating year-round family-oriented programs that celebrate our Jewish heritage. There are approximately 200 members of Shirat Ha-Yam with the potential of enlarging community engagement from among the almost 45,000 Jews in Odessa.
Visit Shirat ha-Yam Congregation Odessa on:
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Netzer-Odessa
Netzer, the WUPJ’s Youth Group, has a very energized program that instills a progressive Jewish lifestyle. The Beth Am Poltava/Odessa Committee looks forward to help build this relationship while continuing to support our friends in Poltava.
The Poltava/Odessa Fund supports our sister congregations in Ukraine: Congregation Beth Am of Poltava and Shirat Ha-Yam of Odessa. Please consider making a gift to this fund to help us carry out our vision.
Wed, August 10 2022
13 Av 5782
Community Schedule
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Wednesday ,
AugAugust 10 , 2022Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Aug 10th 7:00p to 8:30p
BAM Photo Group is for those interested in photography — from novice to most experienced. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022Jewish Baby Network: Tu B’Av Tot Shabbat Picnic
Friday, Aug 12th 5:15p to 6:45p
Join JBN Director Carol Booth and PTBE’s Alison Levy and Cantor Elana Jagoda Kaye for a rockin’ outdoor tot Shabbat. The special theme will be Tu B’Av, the Israeli holiday that celebrates love. So make sure to join for some special songs and crafts related to love and cuddles. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022August is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am!
Friday, Aug 12th 6:15p to 7:30p
Share your Beth Am community with your friends, family and neighbors! -
Friday ,
AugAugust 12 , 2022Tu B'Av Wine & Chocolate Oneg Shabbat
Friday, Aug 12th 7:30p to 8:30p
Celebrate Tu B'Av, the Jewish Day of Love, with a wine and chocolate Oneg Shabbat under the trees. Co-sponsored by Beth Am Women and Beth Am Men. -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2022Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Aug 13th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 14 , 2022Hike With the Renaissance Group
Sunday, Aug 14th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join other parents of young adults (empty nesters) for a hike in the redwoods of Huddart Park. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2022Celebrate in the Garden With Beth Am Women
Tuesday, Aug 16th 6:00p to 8:00p
Beth Am Women (BAW) invites all women in our congregation to join for spirits and hors d'oeuvres as we honor our BAW volunteers and board members and learn how Pink Ribbon Girls serves our community. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2022ON HIATUS: Music, Healing and Meditation
Tuesday, Aug 16th 6:30p to 7:30p
This program will take a hiatus for most of August and resume sometime in the fall. -
Tuesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2022High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday, Aug 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
We are proud to announce that our High Holy Day Choir will be singing, in-person at our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services this year. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2022Beth Am Goes to the Giants Jewish Heritage Night
Wednesday, Aug 17th 6:45p to 10:00p
It's Jewish Heritage Night with the San Francisco Giants! Deadline to order tickets is Sunday, March 30. Game on Wednesday, August 17.
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