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Sof Drashes 2020-2023
Sof Drashes 2023
The Rest is Commentary
January 2023
Vayera Drash by Alexander Fellman
וַיְחַזֵּ֤ק יְהוָה֙ אֶת־לֵ֣ב פַּרְעֹ֔ה
But Hashem hardened pharaoh’s heart.
There is a concept among Christians called the unforgivable sin, the sin that God will never… Continue reading
Sof Recipes
Island Latke Recipe
January 13, 2021
By Hefcibah Martin
One bag Alexia Yukon hash browns
One finely chopped onion
One teaspoon salt
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Panko
Three eggs beaten.
Fry in oil.
Cranberry sauce
One bag… Continue reading
Jewish History and Archaeology
The Traveler’s Prayer
Reprinted with permission from My Jewish Learning
July 2026
The Traveler’s Prayer — also known as the Wayfarer’s Prayer or Tefilat Haderech in Hebrew — is a prayer said at the onset of a journey. It is… Continue reading
Sof History
Sof Honors Mat Sgan
July 2025
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… Continue reading
How to Make Jewish Spaces More Accessible for Disabled Jews
How to Make Jewish Spaces More Accessible for Disabled Jews Like Me
By Allison Wallis
Previously published in Kveller:
https://www.kveller.com/how-to-make-jewish-spaces-more-accessible-for-disabled-jews-like-me/
One in four Americans has at least one disability. If you live long enough, the odds are that you will… Continue reading
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