The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Forgiving Our Brothers
Vayehi Drash by Stan Satz
Va-y’hi: Gen. (47:28-50:26)
In Chapter 50, after Jacob, the last of the Patriarchs, dies, Joseph’s brothers are terrified that Joseph will now severely punish them for conspiring to vengefully and treacherously entomb him in a… Continue reading
From Folk Tales, History
Parasha Miketz Drash by Robert J. Littman
The Torah is a sacred history of the Jewish people from the patriarch Abraham down through the death of Moses. It is a family history of the descendants of Abraham that recounts the… Continue reading
Inside the Circle and Making Connections
Shabbat Shuva Drash by Rabbi Daniel Lev
Today is Shabbos Shuva, the Shabbat of Returning, which falls on the Shabbat before Yom Kippur. As many of you know, teshuvah is the Jewish way of returning back to a path… Continue reading
Litany of Curses and Abundant Blessings
Ki Tavo Drash by Stan Satz
A smattering of blessings but a heap of curses (all 98 of them) are specifically elaborated upon in Chapter 28 of Ki Tavo. First, Moses proclaims that if the Israelites rejoice in God’s covenant… Continue reading
Annual Membership Dues
Congregation Sof Maʻarav Annual Membership Dues Invoice5783 (2022-2023) |
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Congregation Sof Maʻarav,
c/o Robert Littman, P.O. Box 10850, Honolulu, HI 96816 Checks payable to: Congregation Sof Maʻarav |
High Holy Day tickets are included in membership dues. Children of members who… Continue reading |
Aharei Mot
May 29, 2022
Drash by Sandra Z. Armstrong
We were instructed and guided out of Egypt to a new place and now we are to receive the noblest instructions from God. The final separation, death, is confronted in the opening… Continue reading