September 2021 Fund in Focus: Poltava/Odessa Fund
September 2021 Fund in Focus: Poltava/Odessa Fund
We have long enjoyed a special relationship with our sister Reform congregation (also called Beth Am) in Poltava, Ukraine. Thanks to our community’s generosity, Beth Am of Poltava is able to help its members rediscover Jewish life after missing out on it for generations.
Recently, we had the great opportunity to connect as well with the Reform congregation Shirat Ha-Yam (Song of the Sea) in Odessa, Ukraine. Our support — community to community — nurtures the rebirth of Jewish connection after many years of repression, neglect and antisemitism. With each child we help these communities educate, each holiday we help them celebrate, Beth Am of Los Altos Hills is making miracles for the Jews of Ukraine. Thank you for your continued support.
Please consider a donation to the Poltava/Odessa Fund in celebration and gratitude for your family simcha or to honor a loved one. You can make your donation online or by mailing a check made payable to “Congregation Beth Am” to the Administrative Office as follows:
Congregation Beth Am
Attn: Fund in Focus — Poltava/Odessa Fund
26790 Arastradero Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Funds like this keep our Beth Am programs going, so we encourage you to consider donating to the fund of your choice on your next special occasion.
If you would like information about how to create your own named fund, please visit betham.org/GIVE or contact Director of Development Mandy Eisner, (650) 493-4661, ext. 211. We welcome your donation to this and other important funds that provide resources for our congregation.
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Upcoming Events

Israel Discussion Gatherings
Friday, Sep 19th 5:00p to 6:15pJoin 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.

Erev Shabbat Service: Featuring Jewish-Arab Shared Society Leaders of AJEEC-NISPED
Friday, Sep 19th 6:15p to 7:30pOur worship services are musical, participatory, and informal in spirit; they focus on helping us experience the spiritual renewal, peace, joy, and sense of celebration that Shabbat can bring.

Oneg Shabbat in Honor of Mila Karon's Bat Mitzvah Celebration!
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:00pOur congregation joins together after our Erev Shabbat Service to enjoy a little nosh in honor of Mila Karon's Bat Mitzvah. This event is generously sponsored by the Lipton/Karon Family. Mazel tov!

The Orchard New Year Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:30pCome join other adults in their 20s and 30s to celebrate the sweetness of the upcoming New Year with The Orchard! Gather with friends for an evening filled with delicious food, conversation and festive apple-themed drinks.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Tot Service & Dinner
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:00p to 7:30pThis is an engaging service for families with young children (ages 0-6). After the service, enjoy a birthday party for the world, including yummy dinner and birthday cake!
Congregation Beth Am | 26790 Arastradero Road | Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 | (650) 493-4661
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