The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Sof Drashes 2026
Commandments & Literacy
Drash by Robert Littman
April 2026
Most of us have seen at some time the Cecil B DeMille movie The Ten Commandments, with Charlton Heston as Moses. DeMille tried for a realistic portrayal, tempered with the needs… Continue reading
Jewish History and Archaeology
by Robert J Littman, M.Litt., Ph.D.
A Look at the Man Moses
February 2026
The figure of Moses represents two main traditions; one is the Prince of Egypt, and the other is the charismatic Midianite desert leader who gives the… Continue reading
Sof Picture Album
Sof Celebrates Purim!
Images By Alice Flitter & Hinda Diamond
April 2026
Tzav and the Infinite
A Shabbat HaGadol Drash
Rabbi Daniel Lev
(3/28/2026 Sof Drash)
I almost never do this but I just have to share with you a joke I heard about Moses and President Bush. One day the President was walking down… Continue reading
Jacob, Trauma, and Kvetching
Vayigash Drash by Stan Satz
March 2026
Gen 44:18-47:27
Jacob and Pharaoh
In our reading from Genesis, Pharaoh, when he meets Jacob, curiously asks the last of our Patriarchs to reveal his age. Many commentators have speculated that Jacob… Continue reading
Sof Drashes 2025
Avraham as Leader
Drash on Parashah Vayeira by David Haymer
December 2025
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… 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
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
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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 |
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