There’s lots going on at Solel.
Here’s what’s coming up:
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Tuesday 11:30am
Lunch & Learn: Real Estate Law
Presented by David Stein who will talk about understanding legal rules in real estate. Mr. Stein will explain the different aspects of sale and legal terminology and estate planning and what kind of questions you need answered when planning for a future sale. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Watch the The Shammas – Solel This Week for Zoom info if you aren’t attending in person.
Sunday 10:30am
Adult Study: Unlock the Wisdom of Jewish Tradition: Reading Reform Responsa
Dive into the rich tapestry of Jewish thought as we explore how Reform rabbis interpret ancient texts to address contemporary challenges. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or new to Jewish studies, this course offers a unique opportunity to connect with timeless wisdom and modern insights. Join us to deepen your understanding and engage in meaningful discussions about faith, tradition, and today’s pressing issues.
Lead by Solel’s Rabbi Audrey Pollack. For more information about topics, see our Adult Education offerings.
Sunday 12:00pm
Menschen & Monsters
Adventure tabletop gaming for youth. Join our DM Dylan for board games and role-playing games after Bet Sefer Solel. Pizza lunch is provided.
Friday 7:00pm
Family Erev Shabbat Service
Join us for our Erev Shabbat service, geared for all ages, including families with small children.
Thursday 5:15pm
Purim Carnival, Dinner, Service & Play!
Be happy, it’s Adar! Get ready to celebrate the happiest holiday in the Jewish calendar!
Join us for our annual Purim service! The fun begins with at 5:15pm with a party with costumes, hamentashen and games. This will be followed by a community dinner at 6:15pm and our then our service and Purimshpiel beginning at 7:00pm. It will be fun for all ages! Wear your costumes and have a great time with your family and friends!
Tuesday 11:30am
Lunch & Learn: Real Estate 101
Presented by Heather Lochner. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Watch the The Shammas – Solel This Week for Zoom info if you aren’t attending in person.
Friday 7:00pm
Family Erev Shabbat
Join us as we welcome the Sabbath with a service geared to all ages. Preceded by a community dinner sponsored by Kitah Aleph and Kitah Bet families.
Friday 8:00pm
Special Erev Shabbat Service Celebrating Rabbi Englander’s 50th
Join us for this very special Erev Shabbat service where we will celebrate with Solel’s own Rabbi Emeritus Larry Englander as he marks the 50th anniversary of his ordination. The service will include special presentations and will be followed by a wonderful oneg.
Tuesday 11:30am
Lunch & Learn: Meeting Élie Wiesel
Presented by Solel’s own Professor Leonard Rosmarin. Says Professor Rosmarin: “I have always loved Élie Wiesel’s novels because he celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over the forces of degradation and death. When I met him for the first time, however, I wasn’t sure what to expect. He had won the Nobel Prize after all. On television, he always seemed so anguished and somber, but when we began talking, I realized that he loved life and loved to laugh. I will try to evoke his presence as I experienced it both in our interview and in his novels.”
Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Watch the The Shammas – Solel This Week for Zoom info if you aren’t attending in person.
Sunday 10:00am
Family Pesach Festival Service
Join us as we welcome the festival of freedom with a worship service geared to all ages.
Sunday 6:15pm
Solel Community Seder
Solel’s Second Seder – Share Passover with the Whole Community!
Passover is one of the most widely celebrated Jewish holidays, commemorating the story of the Hebrew slaves’ release from bondage. Join us on the second night of Passover when we gather as a community to tell the story of our exodus from Egypt, a celebration of freedom, not just for the Jewish people, but for everyone.
Share our symbolic ritual foods, prayer and of course, eat! Bring your own wine (kosher for Passover only please) and CCAR Haggadahs, if you have them. You are welcome to bring your own Kiddush cups, candle sticks and matches too if you like, as well as a Seder plate. We’ll supply the ritual items for the Seder plate.
Meat and vegetarian options will be available for dinner. Menus and pricing will be available soon. For tickets contact the Solel Office. Guests and visitors are also welcome!
Friday 8:00pm
Erev Pesach Day VII and Shabbat Service
Join us for our Erev Shabbat and Erev Pesach Day VII service, with Yizkor.
Saturday 10:00am
Pesach Day VII and Shabbat Service
Join us for our Shabbat and Pesach Day VII service, with Yizkor.
Monday 8:00pm
Arliene’s Book Club
This time: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan. Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours.
Friday 8:00pm
Erev Shabbat Service – Yom HaShoah observance
Join us for our Erev Shabbat service, where we will also observe Yom HaShoah.
Tuesday 11:30am
Lunch & Learn: Elusive Dreams
Presented by Dr. Ron Miller who will share with us his new book “Elusive Dreams”. Dr. Miller is an expert on Middle East politics and military strategies and he is a very proud and involved Israeli. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Watch the The Shammas – Solel This Week for Zoom info if you aren’t attending in person.
Monday 7:00pm
Annual General Meeting
All Solel members are encouraged to join us for our Annual General Meeting where we will discuss important topics including how things have gone in the past year and our plans for the next year, and beyond. We’ll also review our budget and elect our board and executive for the coming year.
Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to stay informed and have your say about the future of our Jewish home. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
Friday 8:00pm
Erev Shabbat Service – Women of Solel Participating
Join us for this special Erev Shabbat service where members of the Women of Solel will participate in leading the service. The service will be followed by a wonderful oneg.
Tuesday 11:30am
Lunch & Learn: Women in Journalism
Presented by Donna Jean Mackinnon, former Toronto Star columnist talks about her book “Newsgirls: Gutsy Pioneers in Canada’s Newsrooms”. Donna Jean has spoken at various women’s organizations and clubs, unfolding the challenging reality of women trying to make their mark in journalism! This event is cosponsored by Women of Solel. Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea are provided. Watch the The Shammas – Solel This Week for Zoom info if you aren’t attending in person.
Friday 8:00pm
Erev Shabbat Service – Board Installation & Awards Night
Join us for this special Erev Shabbat service where members of Solel’s Board of Directors will be installed. Our Bet Sefer awards will be handed out and we will announce the latest person to be admitted to the ranks of Solel’s “Honourable Menschen”! The service will be followed by a wonderful oneg sponsored by Solel’s Board members.
Sunday 8:00pm
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Join us for learning and prayer as we welcome the festival of Shavuot.
Monday 10:00am
Shavuot Festival Service with Yizkor
Join us as we celebrate the festival of Shavuot.
Friday 8:00pm
Invite Your Neighbour Service
You’re invited! – And please bring a friend!
Please join us for this very special Sabbath service. This is Solel’s way of rejoicing in our multi-faith community by sharing our traditions with you. Welcome the Sabbath with us and share in the joy of the holiest day of the week.
After the service, please join us for a social get-together over coffee and desserts. There will be ample opportunity to share thoughts and to answer any questions you may have. We will be honoured to have you as our guests on this special Sabbath. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the Solel office.
Monday 8:00pm
Arliene’s Book Club
This time: The Tunnel by A. B. Yehoshua. From the award-winning, internationally acclaimed Israeli author, a suspenseful and poignant story of a family coping with the sudden mental decline of their beloved husband and father—an engineer who they discover is involved in an ominous secret military project.