Sisterhood

Solel's Sisterhood will enrich your experience within the congregation, meeting new women, developing new friendships and rekindling others. Sisterhood is as diverse as the women who belong to Solel. Our interests, ages and lifestyles vary, but we share a common commitment to providing educational and entertaining programming, and to social causes in the wider Mississauga community. We plan our programmes and activities to reflect the diverse interests, concerns and wishes of the women of Solel. We hope you can join us at our upcoming events.
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Chaverim (Grade 7 & 8 Youth Group)

Chaverim is the Hebrew word for friends. It is also the youth group program for Grade 7 and 8 students in Solel. The goals of Chaverim are to provide a Jewish context for our students an opportunity to connect with each other outside of school, introduce the students to youth group activities in anticipation of joining MITY in Grade 9 and provide an opportunity to meet other Grade 7 and 8 students in other congregations.

Chaverim programs include fun activities such as skating, bowling, swimming, movies and picnics, more serious activities such as helping out at the food bank and the highlight of the year, the annual Shabbaton with youth groups from Rochester and Buffalo.

Chaverim is run by Brad Bass and a dedicated set of parents. We welcome both new members as well as new parents. Please contact Brad Bass at 905-858-1785 or at Beit Sefer Solel.

MITY-Solel Senior Youth Group

MITY is a dynamic and innovative group for high school students from grades 9 to 12, to come together to explore their Jewish heritage. MITY develops and facilitates programming on a bi-weekly basis at Solel Synagogue and in the community around the following themes:

Chinuch - Jewish Education: MITY is committed to providing youth with a solid foundation of Jewish information necessary to help them make informed Jewish decisions. MITY members have created and facilitated a number of education related events on topics including Israel/Palestine, Tibet, and participated in dialogue groups with local Muslim and Buddhist groups

T’filla – Worship: MITY helps young people find connection to their own spirituality and the role that can play in their daily lives. MITY has led unique and creative congregational services, meditations and worship related activities

Tikkun Olam – Social Justice: Through community service, speaking, lobbying and rallying on current domestic and foreign policy issues, MITY remains committed to learning, caring and making a difference in this world. MITY has been involved in many social action projects over the last years on issues around hunger and food security, child labour, health care and Israel/Palestine

Manhigut – Leadership Development: Through facilitated leadership training activities, elected and appointed positions MITYites acquire leadership skills though peer-led programming, taking stands and executive meetings and networking at home and in the larger communtiy. Adult advisors serve as role-models and guides in these endeavours

Kehilah Kedoshah – Reform Jewish Community: MITY has participated in a number of social programs including our annual Chanukah shule-in, Whirly-Ball, games days, indoor volley ball, bowling, monthly chill night at Solel

Hitpatchut – Personal Growth and Ethics: Through the Jewish community, adult mentorship, leadership development, study, social action projects and spiritual exploration, MITY aims to give youth the ethical tools to make decisions in their day-to-day lives

Am Yisrael – The Jewish People: Being a member of MITY also means being an active Jew, whether through study, dialogue, or action. Past activities have included participation in regional UHC conferences such as Kulanu: Our Queer Jewish Community

Along with 450 other Youth Groups throughout the United States and Canada, MITY is a part of the North American Federation of Temple Youth’ (NFTY), the youth arm of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Throughout the course of the year, MITY participates in regional events along with youth groups in different cities as a part of the North-Eastern Lakes region (NFTY-NEL).

Solel Playgroup

Solel's Moms and Tots Playgroup began almost 5 years ago to bring together new mothers and moms with preschool children one morning a week at the synagogue.

With a roomful of toys, fresh coffee and a snack for the kids, we spend the time schmoozing and watching the kids interact, while touching on Jewish themes with music and activities. It's a fun destination for everyone: moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and kids! Lots of kids! Come and check out our outdoor play area as well!

For more information please contact Marla Stoch at
905-607-3165.

Tikun Olam

“Mending of the world” seems to be an impossible task since it is such an enormous mission…and yet, step-by-step, voice-by-voice, and effort-by-effort, as a community, we can make a difference.

Solel's Tikkun Olam committee is continuously striving to raise our congregation's awareness of social action issues that are taking place in our community, country, and world. We are involved with action campaigns to fight poverty and violence, at home and globally.