The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Avraham as Leader
Drash on Parashah Vayeira by David Haymer
Until very recently, my wife and I participated with a very diverse Torah study group made of both Jews and non-Jews, but all people interested in reading the Bible. One day I took… Continue reading
Sof Drashes 2025
Jacob and Israel
Understanding the Origins of an Ancient People
Toldot Drash by Robert Littman
December 2025
The Hebrew Bible presents the early Israelites as a “mixed multitude,” and modern archaeology largely supports this picture. Excavations in early Israel show… Continue reading
Sof Community Events
Sof Book Group with Carolann Biederman
Group members have submitted potential books for the book group to read in 2026. Carolann will put the list together and it will be published as soon as it’s available. Please consider attending the… Continue reading
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