Monthly Archives: July 2025

Sof Drashes 2025

From Mourning to Awakening

The Journey from Tisha B’Av to Elul

by Rabbi Emily Cobert, friend of Sof Congregational President Sandra Z. Armstrong

August 2025

Each year, the Jewish calendar invites us into a rhythm of mindfulness, marked by moments… Continue reading

Congregation Sof Ma’arav Slate of Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairpersons

Congregation Sof Maʻarav Slate of Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairpersons

Annual Membership Meeting on 6/1/2025

Officers:

President: Sandra Armstrong

Vice President: Morris Rabinko

Treasurer: Robert Littman

Recording Secretary: Kate Lingley

Corresponding Secretary: Donald Armstrong

Board Members:

Morris Rabinko:… Continue reading

Sof History from Mat Sgan

Sof Honors Mat Sgan

On Saturday, June 16, Sof celebrated the books produced by longtime member Mat Sgan. An oneg was held in Mat’s honor and his authorial accomplishments celebrated. Here is a list of Mat’s books:

Honey and Poi… Continue reading

Sof Community Events

 

Israeli Dance Honolulu via Fran Margulies

Aloha Dancers, Our schedule for the rest of the year has been updated, as shown below and on our website. Donations of any amount are accepted ($10 is suggested) but not required.… Continue reading

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Shabbat Times

  • Zevachim 64
    On Oct. 1, 2025, San Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller broke the record for the fastest pitch ever delivered in ... The post Zevachim 64 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
  • Zevachim 63
    On today’s daf, we learn the following: Rabbi Yohanan says: Peace offerings that one slaughtered in the Sanctuary are valid, ... The post Zevachim 63 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
  • What Makes a Story Jewish?
    A little over a decade ago, in a book called Jews and Words, the late Israeli writer Amos Oz and ... The post What Makes a Story Jewish? appeared first on My Jewish Learning.