The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Our Services
original artwork by Laura Seward Margulies
Shabbat and festival services are held at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway. On Saturdays, Torah study begins at 9 a.m., and Shabbat services are held from 9:50 a.m. until 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.
Our Mission
original artwork by Laura Seward Margulies
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.
Officers *
* All officers are board members
| Officer Position | Designee |
| President | Sandra Armstrong |
| Vice President | Morris Rabinko |
| Treasurer | Robert Littman |
| Recording Secretary | Margie Walkover |
| Corresponding Secretary | Donald Armstrong |
Board Members
| Board | Designee |
| Welcome/Membership | Hefcibah Martin |
| Memory & Yartzeheit | Morris Rabinko |
| Ritual/Talmud | Gregg Kinkley |
| Gabbai Chair | Daniel Lev |
| President Emerita | Bernice Littman |
| Drash | Fran Margulies |
| Bikur Cholim | Naomi Olstein |
| Adult Torah | Dina Yoshimi |
| Communications/PR | Sid Goldstein |
| “Snowbird” (Mainland Members) | Les Rosenthal |
| Director At-Large | Michelle Schneider |
Committee Chair Persons
| Standing Committees | Chairperson |
| Ritual Advisor | Ken Aronowitz |
| Book Club | Carolann Bierderman |
| Family Promise | Kay Lorraine |
| Adult Hebrew Education & Facilities Chair | Donald Armstrong |
| Oneg | Jesse Weinberger |
| Children’s Jewish Education | Sandy Armstrong |
| Sof History Project (SHP) | Mat Sgan |
| Library | Sally Morgan |
Beit Din
| Ken Aronowitz | |
| Gregg Kinkley | |
| Robert Littman | |
| Dina Yoshimi |
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