The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Drash Schedule November 2020
| Date | Parsha | Drash |
| Nov 7 | Vayera | Carolann Biederman |
| Nov 14 | Haye Sarah | Marlene Booth |
| Nov 21 | Toledot | Don Armstrong |
| Nov 28 | Vayetse | David Haymer |
Board Votes to Hold High Holy Days On Zoom
By Sandra Z. Armstrong
“A modern Conservative perspective would see the Torah as a living organism, constantly shedding cells and growing new ones, changing and adapting to new and unprecedented circumstances.”
– Commentary, Etz Hayim, 4:2 Va-Ethannan, p.1007
On Friday,… Continue reading
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
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