Solel at 50

 
Solel has turned 50 years old!
 
To celebrate this important milestone in our congregation’s history we planned a whole year of special events where we honoured Solelniks past and present. Thanks to everyone who made this year of celebrations so special. We’re looking forward to our next 50 years of Jewish community!
 
Solel@50 Event Schedule: 2023/2024
30 Sep
Saturday
Morning

Signature Event

Solel@50 Celebration Launch!

Our Sukkot morning service on Shabbat will be followed by a catered kiddush luncheon. Many local dignitaries have been invited to attend as our guests. We’re looking forward to a joyous kick-off to our year of special celebrations! Registration for the luncheon is now closed. We’re completely sold out. Thank you for your support!

20 Oct
Friday
Evening

Honouring Our Founders and Those Who Helped Build Solel

At this Erev Shabbat service, Solel will honour our founding and earliest members. Please join us in prayer and celebration of Solel Pathfinders.

If you were a Solelnik 40 plus years ago and would like a role in our service please let us know. If you are in contact with friends or family members, Solelniks who helped to pave our path, please let them know we would love to hear from them by forwarding our Pathfinder Facebook page.


4 Nov
Saturday
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

Honouring Bet Sefer Alumni

We celebrate Havdalah by honouring all our Bet Sefer Solel students, past and present.

27 Jan
Saturday
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

Celebrating 50 Years of Supporting the Broader Community

At this special Erev Shabbat service we will celebrate Solel’s legacy of Tikkun Olam (mending the world) through support of important agencies including Foodpath (Mississauga Food Bank) and Pathway, amongst others.

5 Apr
Friday
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

Board Installation & Honouring Our Volunteers

During our annual Board installation we will also honour our current and former presidents, board members and committee chairs, as well as all of the people who have and who continue to volunteer their time and talents to the Solel community.

16 Jun
Sunday
2pm

Signature Event

New Torah Scroll Dedication

We will culminate our year of celebrations on this Sunday afternoon. Everyone who has contributed to the Living Torah Project and who can join us in person at Solel this afternoon will have the chance to hold our Soferet’s hand while she writes one of the final words in our new Torah scroll. Light refreshments will be served. We will also be honoured to witness the dedication of our new Torah Scroll.