Poltava/Odesa Committee: Supporting Our Sister Congregations
Poltava/Odesa Committee
Supporting Our Sister Congregations in Ukraine:
Congregation Beth Am of Poltava and Shirat Ha-Yam of Odesa
The Poltava Committee has expanded its support of emerging Progressive communities in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) to include Odesa 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.
The Poltava/Odesa Committee is a collaborative venture under the auspices of Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills and the WUPJ.
During these trying times, our friends in Ukraine need us more than ever before. Many have had to flee their homes with nothing more than what they can carry. Others are still in Kyiv, Poltava and Odesa to fight for their freedom and democracy. Innocent people are suffering. 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 BaOmer.
Visit Congregation Beth Am of Poltava on:
Facebook
Shirat Ha-Yam of Odesa
Rabbi Julia Gris is the spiritual leader of Shirat Ha-Yam, developing 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/Odesa Committee looks forward to help build this relationship while continuing to support our friends in Poltava.
The Poltava/Odesa 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.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Community Schedule
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Jul 27th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 28 , 2024Beth Am Community Camping Weekend
Sunday, Jul 28th (All day)
Find out how much fun camping can be by experiencing Shabbat in nature with your Beth Am community. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:15p to 6:30p
Join with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024First Friday Pre-Neg: Sponsored by the Rabbinic Search Committee in Honor of Rabbi Shoshana Nambi
Friday, Aug 2nd 5:30p to 6:15p
Come gather for a little pre-Shabbat nosh and connect with your Beth Am community. This week the pre-neg is sponsored by the Rabbinic Search Committee in Honor of Rabbi Shoshana Nambi. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024August Is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am!
Friday, Aug 2nd 6:15p to 7:30p
Share your Beth Am community with your friends, family and neighbors! -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 3 , 2024Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Aug 3rd 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Monday ,
AugAugust 5 , 2024Beth Am Women Lunch
Monday, Aug 5th 12:00p to 2:30p
Come enjoy lunch and schmoozing with Beth Am Women! We'll eat a box lunch from Noah’s NY Bagels while catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Register by Monday, July 29. -
Monday ,
AugAugust 5 , 2024Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh: Av
Monday, Aug 5th 7:30p to 9:15p
We will explore the magic of the Hebrew letters, learn a little of what each letter can teach us, and see how, in studying these magical mystical Hebrew letters, we can learn how journeying from Alef to Tav encompasses the entirety of Jewish wisdom. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2024Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Aug 9th 5:15p to 6:30p
Join with other Beth Am members every Friday before the Erev Shabbat service for time to reflect, discuss and listen to one another as we navigate this terribly challenging time for Israel and Jews around the world. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 9 , 2024August Is Prospective Member Month at Beth Am!
Friday, Aug 9th 6:15p to 7:30p
Share your Beth Am community with your friends, family and neighbors!
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