Congregation Beth Am, Poltava
Poltava Youth ShabbatonMay 2013
35 Russian teen participants came together to
celebrate Shabbat...
…and to
answer 3 questions
Q: What values are important?
A: Honesty, kindness, sincerity, responsibility, tolerance, compassion
and mutual support. Also, our roots and our family.
Q: What is
Jewish Community?
A: Everybody has a different position in the community. It’s important to
give of your time and take part in projects/events that
help shape your community.
Q: ”Me for community or
community for me?”
A: It’s not hard to take on the task of
organizing a community celebration
in honor of a Jewish holiday –to organize something
important for the community.