The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Honey and Poi: Sof History Project
By Dr. Mathew Sgan
Honey and Poi – Sof Maʻarav History Books
Two books, courtesy of the Sof History Project. Honey and Poi provides a history of Sof Maʻarav from its founding in 1971 until today. The Sof Maʻarav… Continue reading
From Rabbi Rosalind Glazer
A Letter to Sof Ma’arav
I’ve thought of you often while sheltering in place and I dearly hope you have been well. From my home in Jerusalem, I marvel at the inextricable bond between our hearts across 13 time zones… Continue reading
Just Being There
By Sandra Z. Armstrong
Sometimes you can’t do enough to help another person in distress—whether it is a family member, friend, neighbor, or stranger. Fretful thoughts intrude. Should I do more? Why do my efforts seem so futile? Will my… Continue reading
The Nistar Study and Practice Circle
By Reb Daniel Lev
Reb Wolfe Kitzes was having a panic attack under his tallit as he waited for his Rebbe, the founder of the 18th-Century mystical revival movement in Poland, the BESHT (Baal Shem Tov), to begin to blow… Continue reading
Stress Baking
By Peter Fritz
Looking for a distraction that provides comfort? Try baking bread. When you are making bread, the only thing you are thinking about is your bread. You are not thinking about anything else. If you want to try… Continue reading