The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Memories of a Neurosurgeon: Book Review of Judith’s Pavilion: The Haunting Memories of a Neurosurgeon, by Dr. Marc Flitter
BY MAT SGAN
As I sat on the UU Church bench, Marc went to his car and emerged with a copy of the subject book, which he handed to me. I was delighted to receive it. I take such pleasure… Continue reading
The Song of the Jade Lily: A Book Review
BY SID GOLDSTEIN
The novel, The Song of the Jade Lily, by Kirsty Manning deals with the little-known subject of the lives of Jewish refugees in Shanghai China during world War II. It is based on the historical fact that… 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
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
