The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
High Holy Day Services 5787 (2026-7)
5787 (2026) High Holy Days Services at Congregation Sof Maʻarav
Details Coming Soon!
Rosh HaShanah Eve: Friday, September 11, 2026
Rosh HaShanah Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Rosh HaShanah Day 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Erev Yom Kippur: Sunday,… Continue reading
Sof Picture Album
Anniversary in Venice
August 2026
by Robert & Bernice Littman
Sof is celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary this summer. We will host the oneg on August 29th, at Sof, the actual date, 60 years ago when we were married in… Continue reading
Sof Drashes 2026
What Fear Teaches the Eyes to See
August 2026
Shelach Drash by Rachel Haymer
Shabbat shalom! This week’s parshah is Shelach. This parshah describes Moses sending scouts into the land to see what awaits us after we’ve left Egypt and… Continue reading
Sof Community Events August 2026
Upcoming Sof Community Events
| Israeli Dance Honolulu via Fran Margulies
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse Diamond Head Ballroom (upstairs) 404 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815. Classes are 1pm-4pm. Web: https://israelidancehonolulu.wordpress.com/ Schedule below:
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Sof Drashes 2024-2025
2025 Drashes
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… Continue readingSof 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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