Poltava: Our Sister Congregation In Ukraine
Poltava: Our Sister Congregation In Ukraine
The Poltava Committee enables our progressive sister congregation, Congregation Beth Am in Poltava, Ukraine, to reach out to young Jewish families to help them rediscover their Judaism.
The Ukrainian crisis on the Eastern Front has impacted Congregation Beth Am of Poltava, Ukraine. People are fleeing, and find comfort and community with our friends in Poltava. Émigrés learn what progressive Judaism is about and discover (or rediscover) a powerful Judaism that welcomes the stranger to celebrate Shabbat, Passover, Purim and other Jewish holidays, with creative programming and joy. People are passing through Poltava for an interim stay as many migrate to Israel or other safer environs.
Being Jewish in Ukraine is not easy, as discrimination is rampant and operational funds are almost non-existent. Donations collected by the Poltava Committee, including a portion of Beth Am Member contributions to the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), support religious and educational programs. Funds are also distributed to the WUPJ for support of the WUPJs rabbinic studies program in Moscow that begins the process of educating the next generation of rabbis in the Former Soviet Union. This is a ground breaking endeavor for the Russian government and the WUPJ.
The Poltava Committee meets regularly to plan fundraisers, such as our popular home-cooked Shabbat Dinners after services. The committee also hosts an annual Trivia Night in February that is fun for the whole family. Other events include member-hosted dinners and musical events that entertain and do a mitzvah by supporting our friends across the ocean.
Please consider making a donation to the Poltava Fund to help us carry out our vision.
Sun, February 28 2021
16 Adar 5781
Community Schedule
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 28 , 2021The Real Israel: Inspiring Israel Headlines From 2020
Sunday, Feb 28th 3:00p to 4:00p
Rabbi Richard Block will be addressing Israel’s outstanding worldwide contributions in many fields, including medicine, technology and the environment. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 2 , 2021Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Mar 2nd 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Mar 6th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2021Oneg Israel / Café Israel Discussion With Author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 6th 7:45p to 9:00p
Join famed Israeli author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen for a discussion about her various novels. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Mar 9th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Beit R'fuah Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:00p to 8:15p
Beit R'fuah offers a confidential, safe and caring community of folks who really understand and offer support, connection and friendship. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 10 , 2021Beth Am Men Photography Group
Wednesday, Mar 10th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 13 , 2021Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Mar 13th 10:00a to 10:20a
Join other Torah Study participants for some discussion and schmoozing. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2021Music, Healing and Meditation with Cantor Jaime Shpall
Tuesday, Mar 16th 6:00p to 6:30p
Songs of healing and strength, as well as some brief meditation. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 16 , 2021Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Tuesday, Mar 16th 7:30p to 9:15p
Beth Am Women Rosh Chodesh Nisan
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