The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
From the Sof History Project
By Mat Sgan
Newly elected president Peter Freeman (1991–1992) took a page out of Ronald Reagan’s playbook with a “Morning in Sof” optimistic approach. Beginning with a warm letter to fellow congregants, Freeman invited all to participate fully, and included… Continue reading
Sof History – Gertrude Serata
From the Sof History Project – A Key Leader
By Mat Sgan
In 1979–1980, Gertrude Serata succeeded Jordan Popper as president of Sof Ma’arav. She was elected at the Annual Dinner meeting in May 1979. She had come to… Continue reading
Honey and Poi – New Sof Maʻarav History Books
Two new 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 History Project Appendix offers additional information and details gleaned from… Continue reading
Frances Maltin’s Contribution to Major League Baseball
Contributed by Mat Sgan, part of the Sof Ma’arav History Project
As Mat Sgan explains:
Jackie Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball in 1947. Before that, and to prepare him and the world for that momentous occurrence,… Continue reading
Remembering Mildred “Millie” Irejo
Contributed by Mathew Sgan
Of all the mixed multitude that is Congregation Sof Ma’arav, no member has ever been as unique as our Millie Irejo. Born in poverty, placed in a beloved Jewish foster home (only to be removed to… Continue reading
Thank you, Rabbi Rosalind Glazer
Thank you, Rabbi Rosalind Glazer, for our amazing High Holy Days services!
Meet Rabbi Rosalind Glazer
Ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in 2003, Rabbi Rosalind Glazer made Aliyah in 2012. After moving to Jerusalem to serve… Continue reading
- Pesach in the DesertThis year Rabbi Margalit will join Wilderness Torah for this immersive Passover experience as a teacher and presenter. Wilderness Torah describes this amazing experience as “a four day journey to the desert to be in multi-generational village, learn ancestral skills, eat delicious organic meals, explore a variety of fun programming, and enjoy the expansive wonders […]
- Purim: The Anti Addiction HolidayMy kids have only seen me get drunk in one situation: at the Purim meal. Because that is basically the only time I do get really drunk. I’ll have a drink or two when friends come over for Shabbat or just for a get together, and I’ll sometimes take a beer out of the refrigerator […]