Aloha and Welcome to Congregation Sof Ma'arav
Libi Bamizrach Va'anochi B'sof Ma'arav.
My heart is in the East and I am in the uttermost West.
—Rabbi Yehuda Halevi, Poet & Philosopher in Tudela, Spain, 1075-1141
Established in 1971, Congregation Sof Ma'arav is a supportive and caring havurah for its members in Hawaii, and a spiritual oasis for our visitors from around the world. Visitors are always welcome.
We are an egalitarian, participatory, lay-led havurah. We depend on each other to make Congregation Sof Ma'arav a sanctuary for those interested in awakening their Jewish heritage through education and spirituality.
Shabbat and festival services are held at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway. On Saturdays, Torah study begins at 9 a.m., and Shabbat services are held from 9:50 a.m. until about noon. An oneg (lunch) and social hour follow services. Babysitting is always available during services. Havdalah, special events, and programs are sometimes held at the homes of members.
Our Mission
Sof Ma'arav is dedicated to observing and preserving the religious and cultural heritage of Judaism.
We are committed to enriching our children with the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our faith and Israel.