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 book group in 2026.The only requirement is that you read the book and be prepared to share your impressions. For questions or to join the email list, contact Carolann Biederman.

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:

January 11, 2026 January 25, 2026 February 8, 2026 March 8, 2026
March 22, 2026 April 12, 2026 April 26, 2026 May 10, 2026
May 24, 2026 June 14, 2026
Biblical Hebrew Class with Lorna Holmes

from Sandra Z Armstrong

Our on-line / google Biblical Hebrew class meets every Sunday from 11:00am until noon. It is an outstanding class that Lorna presents weekly with the parsha in Hebrew, as well as the English translation, line by line. Contact Lorna if you are interested.

Talmud at Sof with Gregg Kinkley

The morning bi-monthly session is in the oneg room at Sof at 9:00 am and the weekly afternoon shiur meets at 2:00 pm (both are also on Zoom: link in the weekly Sof email). In the afternoon, Jay Friedheim and Sof colleagues discuss, one tractate at a time, every footnote and analytical detail, reading aloud (in English) the Mishnah, Gemara, and Schottenstein edition of the Talmud. Join us! Email Gregg.

Jewish Community Services:

Calendar of Events:

https://www.jcs-hi.org/calendars-by-island

Mālama Village for Seniors 55+:

https://www.jcs-hi.org/malama-village

Psychotherapy with Mimi Lind through Kaiser: Request services link: https://form.jotform.com/241556891331055

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