The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
My Conversion: My Birthday Present to Myself
Kay Lorraine
November 24th was my birthday, but it was also the anniversary of my conversion to Judaism. Fifty-two years ago, on my 21st birthday, I went to the mikveh as my birthday present to myself. … Continue reading
Sof Hanukkah Party 2019
On Saturday, December 28, Sof held its annual Hanukkah Party. The soiree was held at the Littmans’ spacious temporary home. The Rockin’ Ruah band, led by Rabbi Ken Aronowitz, with side men Morris Rabinko, Reb Daniel Lev and Don Armstrong… Continue reading
What You Don’t Know About Dreidels
Rabbi Elihu Saffron
Jewish Studies and Stories
Reprinted by Permission
Perhaps you’ve joined in a game of dreidel – you spin the top, and depending where it lands, collect your riches (usually in the form of chocolate candy, called gelt).… Continue reading
Book Club Anniversary
Sof Maʻarav Book Club
The Sof Ma’arav book club is celebrating its 14th anniversary. During that time, members have met several times a year to discuss important works by Jewish authors and about Jewish life. Listed below are the books… Continue reading
Toledo: The Tale of Two Synagogues
By Kay Lorraine
After the expulsion of the Jews at the end of the 15th century, eight of Toledo’s ten synagogues and its five Talmudic schools were destroyed. The two remaining synagogues in Toledo are no longer used for… Continue reading
The Last Jews in Grenada
by Kay Lorraine
In August and September of this year, my husband and I rented a car and traveled throughout Spain, soaking up the culture (and some fine food). I knew, of course, about the Spanish Inquisition but I was… Continue reading
Sof in the Community
Mat Sgan Addresses Jewish Community Services Dinner on Behalf of Sof Maʻarav
On Sunday, November 17, Jewish Community Services of Hawaiʻi held their 21st Anniversary Dinner. Jews representing every Synagogue on Oʻahu were there. Mat Sgan, the author… Continue reading
Tomorrow’s God
Several people have been talking about getting together an informal group to discuss the ideas in Robert Goldman’s fascinating book “Tomorrow’s God.” The discussions will likely start after Chanukah. If you think you might be interested in… Continue reading
Drash Schedule December 2019
| Date | Parsha | Drash |
| Dec 7 | Vayetse | Don Armstrong |
| Dec 14 | Vayishlach | Malka Rappaport |
| Dec 21 | Vayeshev | R. Natan Margalit |
| Dec 28 | Miketz | Robert Littman |
