The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Keeping a Promise and Tomorrow’s God: The Hebrew Lord in an Age of Science
By Judith Goldman
The Robert Goldman family – Bob z’l, Judy, 3 year-old Lita and 6-month-old Erica, came to Honolulu in 1972, to see if we’d like living here. Hawaii has much to offer a young family, but for us,… Continue reading
Levinson-Krupp Library
Levinson-Krupp Library
This library was dedicated 50 years ago to the memory of Rebecca Lewin Levinson and Brannette Mayer Krupp by Justice and Mrs. Bernard Levinson. Over the years the library fell into disrepair, but starting in 2005 was redesigned… Continue reading
Honey and Poi: The Middle Years 1980-1999
Background: In the beginning, Sof affiliated with the conservative movement of Judaism and was in touch with its headquarters at the Jewish Theological Seminary for ritual, religious, personnel, and organizational matters. The relationship had, however, not been smooth and… Continue reading
Daddy I Miss You
By Greta Beigel
Father’s Day has come and gone. Rather apt when considering the life & times of Richard Beigel, the father I hardly knew.
He left South Africa when I was 10 and set sail with a distant cousin… Continue reading
Honey and Poi – Author’s Preface
By Dr. Mathew Sgan
“I read Honey and Poi in one reading. I couldn’t put it down. I especially loved knowing the details of how the schul came into being, who the pioneers were, and the split involving egalitarianism. It… Continue reading
From the Levinson-Krupp Library
(Hours: 9 am-noon, Monday & Thursday or upon request)
During this cold weather it’s always fun to curl up with a good book. We have lots of new books in the library just waiting to be read. Here is a… Continue reading
Amos Oz: A Remembrance
By Sid Goldstein
On December 28, 2108, Amos Oz died. This is something I will never forget. Just the day before, I had picked up a copy of his last novel Judas and began to read it for the Sof… Continue reading
Sof Book Club 2019
The Book Club meets on selected Sundays from 1pm to 3pm. If you are interested in reading any or all of these books, please contact Carolann Biederman in the Oneg Room after Services.
Sof Book Club Selections… Continue reading
Past Events
Sof Board Meeting
Sunday, February 17, 5:00 pm: Winter Board meeting for Congregation Sof Ma’arav held at the home of Robert & Bernice Littman.
End-of-Life Discussion
Sunday February 10, 1-3 pm: Beyond the Paperwork: Estate Planning; Sponsored… Continue reading