The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Our Services
original artwork by Laura Seward Margulies
Update:
We will not physically meet until further information about the coronavirus is known to us. In the meantime, services will be online – see our news and calendar page for details.
For more information, please call the office at (808) 595-3678
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.
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On hold until further notice: 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.
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 |
Memory & Yahrzeit | 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 |
Member 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 |
Chevrah Kadisha Chair | Jay Friedheim |
Beit Din
Ken Aronowitz | |
Gregg Kinkley | |
Robert Littman | |
Dina Yoshimi |