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 *
* indicates Board Member
| President | * | Donald Armstrong |
| Vice President | * | Michelle Schneider |
| Treasurer | * | Robert Littman |
| Secretary | * | Barbara Buchwald |
Board Members * & Committee Chairs
* indicates Board Member
| President Emerita | * | Bernice Littman |
| Drashes Chair Emerita | * | Fran Margulies |
| Adult Education Chair | * | Dina Yoshimi |
| Bikur Cholim Chair | * | Naomi Olstein |
| Book Club Chair | Carolann Biederman | |
| Cookbook Chair | Mat Sgan | |
| Drashes Chair | Julia Wieting | |
| Family Promise Chair | Kay Lorraine | |
| Gabbai | * | Marvin Black |
| Gabbai | Michael Weinstein | |
| Library Chair | * | Sally Morgan |
| Memory Book | Judy Goldman | |
| Oneg Chair | Jessie Weinberger | |
| Ritual Advisor | Ken Aronowitz | |
| Ritual Chair | * | Gregg Kinkley |
| Website Chair | * | Brandon Wallis |
| Welcome/Membership Chair | * | Sandra Armstrong |