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.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, we are concerned about the military action and the resulting loss of life, as Ukraine’s fragile democracy is threatened. Please visit our Crisis In Ukraine page to learn how Congregation Beth Am is taking action to make a positive difference.
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:
Facebook
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 | 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.
Sun, June 4 2023
15 Sivan 5783
Community Schedule
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Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Facing Our Truths: Conversations on Race – Facilitated by Beth Am Member Emily Nagaonkar
Sunday, Jun 4th 10:00a to 11:30a
Beth Am’s Racial Justice and Equity Initiative will be convening another set of several small groups of 5-10 participants to meet for a series of 6 sessions about how we face our truths about race, privilege, power and the biases that we all hold. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 4 , 2023Beth Am Women Honors Five Remarkable Women at 2023 YES Tea
Sunday, Jun 4th 3:00p to 5:00p
The YES Tea is a biennial BAW event to honor women from the Beth Am community who have made outstanding contributions to Beth Am Women and to our entire congregation in support of youth, education and special projects. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 6 , 2023Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Jun 6th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jun 10th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023Jewish Film Series Presents: “The New Jew”
Shabbat, Jun 10th 3:30p to 6:00p
“In America, every Jew is, in some way, a Jew by choice.” This is what the creators of the hit Israeli TV series discover when popular comedian Guri Alfi embarks on a journey across America, exposing viewers to some of the most vibrant and creative expressions of Jewishness today. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 11 , 2023Facing Our Truths: Conversations on Race – Facilitated by Beth Am Member Emily Nagaonkar
Sunday, Jun 11th 10:00a to 11:30a
Beth Am’s Racial Justice and Equity Initiative will be convening another set of several small groups of 5-10 participants to meet for a series of 6 sessions about how we face our truths about race, privilege, power and the biases that we all hold. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 13 , 2023Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Jun 13th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 14 , 2023Beth Am Gesharim (Bridges) Presents a Wise Aging Forum
Wednesday, Jun 14th 2:00p to 3:00p
Please join these monthly conversations, where we look for wisdom in our Jewish tradition, as well as relevant modern sources. Each time, a specific topic will be briefly addressed by one of our clergy or a trained Wise Aging facilitator. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 14 , 2023Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Jun 14th 4:00p to 6:00p
No meeting this month. -
Wednesday ,
JunJune 14 , 2023Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Jun 14th 7:00p to 8:30p
Beit R'fuah, House of Healing, welcomes all who are coping with mental illness themselves or who provide support for loved ones coping with mental disabilities.
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