The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Our Services
original artwork by Laura Seward Margulies
Shabbat and festival services are usually held at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway. Torah study begins at 9 a.m. Saturdays, and Shabbat services are held 9:50 a.m. to about noon. An oneg (light lunch) and social hour follow services. Babysitting is always available during services. Havdalah, special events and programs are sometimes held at the homes of members.
For more information, please call the office at (808) 595-3678.
High Holy Days 5786
High Holy Days Services 5786 (2025-2026): https://sofmaarav.org/high-holy-days-5786/
Membership Dues 5786 (2025-2026): https://sofmaarav.org/dues-5786/
Our Mission
original artwork by Laura Seward Margulies
About Sof
Sof Ma’arav is dedicated to observing and preserving the religious and cultural heritage of Judaism.
We are a lay-led, Conservative, egalitarian congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We are committed to enriching our children and congregants with the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our faith and Israel.
Board Members: |
Committee Chairpersons: |
| Morris Rabinko: Memory Book & Yahrzeit | Ken Aronowitz: Ritual Advisor |
| Gregg Kinkley: Ritual Chair, Talmud Chair | Carolann Biederman: Book Club Chair |
| Daniel Lev: Gabbai Chair | Kay Lorraine: Family Promise Chair |
| Bernice Littman: President Emerita | Donald Armstrong: Facilities, Security, Strategic Planning |
| David and Bea Haymer: Drash Chairs | Joyce Oleshansky: Bikkur Cholim |
| Dina Yoshimi: Adult Torah Chair | Josh Michaels: Jewy Hui / Young Adult Chair |
| Sid Goldstein: Communications & PR Chair | Robert Littman: Beit Din & Cemetery Chair |
| Jaclyn Van Natta and Ariel Haar: Welcome Chairs | Charlotte White: L-K Library Chair |
| Chris Gerson: Oneg Chair | |
Officers: |
Collective Beit Din: |
| President: Sandra Armstrong | Ken Aronowitz, Gregg Kinkley |
| Vice President: Morris Rabinko | Robert Littman, Dina Yoshimi |
| Treasurer: Robert Littman | |
| Recording Secretary: Kate Lingley | |
| Corresponding Secretary: Donald Armstrong |
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