The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Kindness and Righteousness
Noah Drash by Stan Satz
We are told in Genesis that because Noah is a righteous man, he and his family will be spared the devastating flood that will wipe out everyone else, those depraved wretches for whom God has… Continue reading
Ki Teizei
Drash by Donald Armstrong
I enjoyed preparing for today’s drash, Ki Teitzei. It is a parasha that I have never drashed. In addition to reviewing my usual sources: the commentary in Etz Chaim;… Continue reading
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 |
Fear and Diplomacy
Balak Drash by Beatriz Aguirre Haymer
August 2025
Shabbat shalom:
In last week’s parsha we saw Am Israel’s leadership changing as the people prepare to enter the land promised to our avot Avraham, Yitzhak and Ya’acov. This transition… Continue reading
Moses and Monotheism
Moses Was Not a Monotheist
by Robert J Littman, M.Litt., Ph.D.
Sigmund Freud wrote a work Moses and Monotheism in which he posited that Judaism got its monotheism from Moses, who was an Egyptian, a priest of Akhenaten, who fled… 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
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Rosh Hashanah Services Monday, Sept. 22 7:30pm – 8:30pm Dessert Potluck after services/bring apple slices and honey, too!
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| Day One
Tuesday, Sept. 23 9:00am – noon Oneg afterwards,… Continue reading |
Sof Maʻarav Annual Membership Dues Invoice (2025-2026)
5786
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
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 |
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| Board Members:
Morris Rabinko:… Continue reading |
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