The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Congregation Sof Ma’arav went from the Party Shul to the Zoomers: A Heartfelt Message to You
Information from Sof President Sandra Z. Armstrong
My biggest fear this morning was not the coronavirus but how was Congregation Sof Ma’arav going to keep our reputation going as a learning experience, a welcoming place, a week Torah reading experience,… Continue reading
Sof Services Move Online – No Physical Services 3/21, 3/28 and 4/4
Letter from Congregation Sof Ma’arav President Sandra Z. Armstrong
Aloha Everyone,
Sometimes we have to sit back and reflect on all the good that we have been given and all the good that we have been doing. This is one… 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
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
Family Promise of Hawaiʻi
Family homelessness and dire poverty are complex issues that require innovative solutions. The mission of Family Promise is to help homeless and low-income families achieve independence. We do this by mobilizing community resources. Since 2006, Family Promise has provided holistic… Continue reading
Tikkun Olam Opportunity This Month
By Kay Lorraine
For the past 13 years, you have been listening to me beg, cajole, guilt, and encourage congregation members to volunteer for Family Promise. It occurs to me that some of you many not fully understand what this… Continue reading
Challah: Flour Power
By Peter Fritz
Temple Emanu-El is making their kitchen available for another class on making challah. The date is Sunday June 2. Time 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Class size is limited to 8, so if interested, register… Continue reading
Sof Shabbat Dinners Update
By Les Rosenthal
Did you know that on the first Friday night of each month our party shul, Sof Ma’arav, invites you and a guest to a potluck Shabbat dinner?! Our next dinner is Friday, April 5th.
Currently… Continue reading