May 2013 Poltava Youth Shabbaton

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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.

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