The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Sof History from Mat Sgan
Sof Honors Mat Sgan
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 and Poi… Continue reading
Presidential Remarks from the Annual Membership Meeting
June 1, 2025
by Sandra Z. Armstrong
Summing up the last year, Sof Ma’arav has a common theme of respect combined with gratitude and “full on ruach” each and every Shabbat.
1). Respect and honor for weekly Torah readings combined… Continue reading
Sof Picture Album
Sof Does Purim!
Pictures by Alice Flitter
Pictures from the annual Reading of the Megillah and Purim Party, held March 13.
Sof High Holy Days Archive
Sof High Holy Days 5785 (2024-2025)
Sof High Holy Days
All services will be held at the Unitarian Church on the Pali.
Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday evening October 2
Thursday, October 3, Day One
Friday, October 4, Day… Continue reading
Bat Mitzvah!
On Saturday January 11th, Sof hosted the Bat Mitzvah of Alice Flitter. It was a joyous event, well attended and well celebrated.
Sofʻer Profiles
Naomi Olstein Jewish Education Fund
May 2, 2022
by Sandra Z. Armstrong
The Naomi Olstein Jewish Education Fund at Sof Ma’arav has been created to honor the memory of Naomi in a way that will keep her close to us.… Continue reading
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