The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Drash—Shabbat Hazon
Special Guest Drash by Rabbi Natan Margalit, son of Fran Margulies
ציון במשפט תפדה ושביה בצדקה Zion shall be redeemed with judgement and those that return to her with righteousness.
Why the repeat? If Zion is redeemed, don’t… Continue reading
Shabbat Parashat Matot-Masei 5781
By Dina Yoshimi
Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av
Parashat Matot opens (BaMidbar 30:3) with God’s commandments regarding the making of vows to H”S (אִישׁ֩ כִּֽי־יִדֹּ֨ר נֶ֜דֶר לַֽיהֹוָ֗ה) and the taking of oaths imposing an obligation on oneself (אֽוֹ־הִשָּׁ֤בַע שְׁבֻעָה֙ לֶאְסֹ֤ר אִסָּר֙… Continue reading
Recent Sof Drashes
Shlach L’Chah
July 2, 2021
Drash by Alex Golub
Shabbat shalom. Today we exist at the intersection of two remarkable events.
First, the remarkable story we have just heard: Moses sends twelve spies to scout out the holy land, only… Continue reading
Shabbat Service News
Sof Board Approves New Service Attendance Policy
July 2, 2021
The Sof Maʻarav Board has voted on a policy to expand the number of people permitted to attend Saturday services. The number of people permitted to attend services will be… Continue reading
July 2021 Drash Schedule
| Date | Parsha | Drash |
| July 3 | Pinchas | Robert Littman |
| July 10 | Matot-Masei | Dina Yoshimi |
| July 17 | Devarim | Rabbi Natan Margalit |
| July 24 | Vaetchanan | TBD |
| July 31 | Eikev | TBD |
From the Yiddish Book Center
The Yiddish Book Center Weekly Reader
July 2, 2021
From Lorna Holmes
July 11 is Yidstock!
Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music, a pre-recorded, 75-minute program featuring a dozen musicians from around the world. Featuring Eleanor Reissa, Lorin… Continue reading
Sofʻers Get Creative
Traveler’s Poem
March 4, 2021
by Antonio Machado, Translation by Beatriz Aguirre Haymer
Caminante son tus huellas el camino y nada más;
Caminante no hay camino se hace camino al andar.
Al andar se hace el camino, y al volver… Continue reading
Levinson-Krupp Library
Levinson-Krupp Library
This library was dedicated 50 years ago to the memory of Rebecca Lewin Levinson and Brannette Mayer Krupp by Justice and Mrs. Bernard Levinson. Over the years the library fell into disrepair, but starting in 2005 was redesigned… Continue reading
Media to Check Out
Jewish Women’s Archive Encyclopedia
July 2, 2021
The Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new edition of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women. The launch also kicks off a year of celebrating the… Continue reading
Some Amusement
A Little Humor
July 3, 2021
From Merry Glass & Sid Goldstein
Six retired Jewish mates were playing poker in the condo clubhouse when Meyer loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest and drops dead at the table.… Continue reading
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