Solel is turning 50 years old!
To celebrate this important milestone in our congregation’s history we’re planning a whole year of special events where we will honour Solelniks past and present. See our calendar of events and keep an eye on this space and your Shammas newsletter for more details! If you’d like to help, let us know by emailing our planning committee at: solel50@solel.ca.
Solel@50 Event Schedule: 2023/2024
30 Sep
Saturday
Morning
Morning
Solel@50 Celebration Launch!
Our Sukkot morning service on Shabbat will be followed by a catered kiddush luncheon. The mayor and other dignitaries have been invited to attend as our guests. RSVP information is coming soon.
20 Oct
Friday
Evening
Evening
Honouring Our Founders and Those Who Helped Build Solel
At this special Erev Shabbat service Solel will honour our founding members, old time members, and members who have passed away.
4 Nov
Saturday
Morning
Morning
Honouring Our Rabbis, Educator & Staff
On this Shabbat we’ll honour our Rabbis, the Rabbis who grew up at Solel, our Educator and Solel staff.
25 Nov
Saturday
Evening
Evening
Honouring Bet Sefer Alumni
We celebrate Havdalah by honouring all our Bet Sefer Solel students, past and present.
10 Dec
Sunday
Afternoon
Afternoon
Re-enacting “The Walk”
On this special afternoon we’ll re-enact the walk from Solel’s original home at the Glen Erin Inn to our current home on Folkway. When we arrive at Solel we will all celebrate Hanukah together!
27 Jan
Saturday
Morning
Morning
Honouring Our Teachers & the Education Committee
At this Shabbat morning service we’ll honour our teachers, past and present, and Solel’s Education Committee.
9 Feb
Friday
Evening
Evening
Invite Your Neighbour Service
At our annual Invite Your Neighbour Service we will honour our interfaith, political and community partners, including Foodpath (Mississauga Food Bank) and Pathway.
2 Mar
Saturday
Morning
Morning
Honouring Solel’s Volunteers
On this Shabbat, we pay tribute to Solel’s volunteers, including Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Bingo and committee members, past and present.
5 Apr
Friday
Evening
Evening
Celebrating Our Sacred Space
At this Erev Shabbat service with our architects joining us, we will reflect on our sacred space and on the state of our current renovations, with a special focus on envisioning our potential future needs.
24 May
Friday
Evening
Evening
Board Installation
During our annual Board installation we will also honour our current and former presidents, board members and committee chairs.
14 Jun
Friday
Evening
Evening
