35 Russian teen participants attended a Shabbaton in May 2013 organized by Congregation Beth Am in Poltava, Ukraine to celebrate Shabbat and discuss important questions. When asked about core values, participants cited honesty, kindness, responsibility and compassion. For the question about Jewish community, teens saw that everyone has a role and it's important to volunteer time to shape and support the community. In response to whether it's community for me or me for community, the group felt it's not difficult to organize celebrations that benefit the whole community.
15. 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.
19. 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.
