May 2013 Poltava Youth Shabbaton
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Congregation Beth Am, Poltava Poltava Youth Shabbaton May 2013
Transcript of May 2013 Poltava Youth Shabbaton
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.