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Arliene’s Distinguished Educator Award
by John Lewsen, January 1, 2023
“And these words that I command you today shall be upon your heart. You are to teach them to your children and you are to discuss them, ….” – Deuteronomy…
Read More »Looking Forward to the Next Three Months at Solel
by John Lewsen, November 30, 2022
Over the past few months, I have felt a wonderful sense of reconnection as more members have become comfortable attending services in the sanctuary. Our special services, events and celebrations…
Read More »Doing Jewish Art in the GTA
by John Lewsen, October 31, 2022
During the summer, with a couple of hours to spare between appointments, I dropped into the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). I went without any specific exhibit in mind, and…
Read More »Reconnecting at Solel
by John Lewsen, October 1, 2022
As Brenda and I watched Rabbi Pollack trying to start the Rosh Hashana morning service over the buzz of animated chatter in the sanctuary, we realized there was something very…
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