Living in Challenging Times
November 7, 2024 Dear Solelniks, On Tuesday, November 5th, Election Day in the United States, I was standing at the edge of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The…
Read More »Achoteinu v’Acheinu – Our Sisters and Brothers
The Monday after Simchat Torah 5785-2024, this past week, we met with our sister congregation in Israel, Congregation Darchei Noam. We shared our stories, our feelings, our worries, and our…
Read More »Halloween Is No Threat to Our Judaism
Over the years, both Hebrew school and adult education classes have been cancelled because of Halloween. Sometimes that cancellation has been applauded and sometimes it has been criticized. This year,…
Read More »A Beautiful Start to Solel’s Next 50 years
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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