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  • Letter to Sof from Rabbi Malka Haymer - High Holy Days Letter to Sof from Rabbi Malka Haymer Dearest Sof Maʻarav community, I am so excited to be returning for the 5787 High Holidays! For those that don’t […]
  • Sof Drashes 2026 - A Place for Everyone Ki Teitzei Bat Mitzvah Drash by Alice September 2026 Shabbat Shalom. Parashat Ki Teitzei has more mitzvot than almost any other parasha in the Torah. At […]
  • Sof Community Events September 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: September […]
  • High Holy Day Services 5787 (2026-7) - 5787 (2026) High Holy Days Services at Congregation Sof Maʻarav Rosh HaShanah Eve: Friday, September 11, 2026 7:30pm – 8:30pm Dessert Potluck after services/bring apple slices and honey Rosh HaShanah […]
  • Sof Picture Album - Alice Bat Mitzvah September 2026 On Saturday, August 22, Alice had her Bat Mitzvah at Sof Ma’arav. Alice has grown up as a member of the Congregation. Including congregants, friend […]
  • 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 […]
  • Sof 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • 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 […]
  • Contribute to the Monthly Sof Newsletter - Do you have news, stories, comments, or suggestions? Contact Sid Goldstein, Communications Chair. We are seeking stories and news from ALL members of the Congregation. Please send any item you’d […]
  • 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 […]
  • Books By Sof’ers - American Pastimes by S.P. Goldstein Sof Communications chair Sid Goldstein has published a book of baseball-themed short stories entitled American Pastimes. Here is the publisher’s press release that accompanied the […]
  • News Archive - Herbert “Herb” Latner z”l Eulogy by Janet Latner June 2026 “Happy Herb, the handsome Hebrew hero.” That’s what my dad’s two closest friends called him when they went around together […]

Sof Drashes

  • Sof Drashes 2026 - A Place for Everyone Ki Teitzei Bat Mitzvah Drash by Alice September 2026 Shabbat Shalom. Parashat Ki Teitzei has more mitzvot than almost any other parasha in the Torah. At […]
  • 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 […]
  • Sof 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 […]