The westernmost member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
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 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
Presidential Remarks from the Annual Membership Meeting
Reasons to Love Being Part of Sof Maʻarav
June 2026
by Sandra Z. Armstrong
1). Respect and honor for weekly Torah readings combined with Shabbat joy. Practicing Conservative Judaism in the Hawaiian Islands. Our weekly Saturday services are maintaining a… Continue reading
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