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Wrapping Up Our Living Torah Project

by John Lewsen, November 30, 2024

As many of us respond to “Giving Tuesday” fundraising telephone calls, e-mail solicitations, and snail mail packages – if only Canada Post was not still on strike – I again…

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A Beautiful Start to Solel’s Next 50 years

by John Lewsen, November 1, 2024

Our 5785 High Holiday Services Once again, I am impressed and grateful for the smoothness of the High Holy Day services and the seamless, coordinated effort. This is no accident….

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Facing New and Continuing Realities While Staying Relevant as Our World Changes

by John Lewsen, September 30, 2024

Twelve months ago, many of us were eagerly looking forward to the September 29 launch of our Solel@50 jubilee celebrations. One week later, our world changed. The past year has…

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Celebrating Carol Van Thyn

by John Lewsen, September 2, 2024

Any of us who have ever called the Solel office will recognize Carol Van Thyn’s helpful and caring voice. Carol started her Solel career in November 1993 when she was…

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