Monthly Archives: August 2025

Sof Community Events

Upcoming

Israeli Dance Honolulu via Fran Margulies

Aloha Dancers, Our schedule for the rest of the year is shown below and on our website. Donations are accepted ($10 is suggested) but not required. We want you to attend! We… Continue reading

Who Was Asenath Barazani?

Used with permission from My Jewish Learning, by Renee Melamaad

Aenath Barazani (also known as Osnat or Asnat Barazani) was a highly educated Torah scholar in late 16th and early 17th century Kurdistan. After her father’s death, he passed leadership… Continue reading

High Holy Day Services

5786 (2025) High Holy Days Services at Congregation Sof Maʻarav
 

Rosh Hashanah Services

Monday, Sept. 22

7:30pm – 8:30pm

Dessert Potluck after services/bring apple slices and honey, too!

 

Day One

Tuesday, Sept. 23

9:00am – noon

Oneg afterwards,… Continue reading

Sof Maʻarav Annual Membership Dues Invoice (2025-2026)

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Congregation Sof Maʻarav

c/o Robert Littman,

P.O. Box 10850, Honolulu, HI 96816 

checks payable to CONGREGATION SOF MA’ARAV

or on PAYPAL at WWW.SOFMAARAV.ORG

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS-WE ARE TRYING TO BUILD A SYNAGOGUE E-MAIL LIST FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.… Continue reading

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Shabbat Times

  • Chullin 46
    The Gemara has been systematically working through the mishnah’s list of defects that render an animal a treifa — unkosher even if ... The post Chullin 46 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
  • Chullin 45
    As we now know, a damaged windpipe renders an animal a treifa and prevents the animal’s meat from being kosher. The Gemara ... The post Chullin 45 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.
  • Chullin 44
    I’m a big fan of Rav Hisda. I love his commitment to Torah study, his fabulous and highly educated daughter, ... The post Chullin 44 appeared first on My Jewish Learning.