Currently Browsing: President’s Message

What’s buzzing in my mind as the AGM approaches?

by John Lewsen, March 31, 2024

As we move towards the May 6 AGM, here are some of the many Solel activities and initiatives that have been keeping me and other Solel leaders busy: Who is…

Read More »

Bootcamps and Other Unexpected Opportunities for Personal Growth

by John Lewsen, February 28, 2024

When I took on the role of Solel’s President, I did not fully appreciate the wealth of resources and learning opportunities that awaited me. I knew that together with the…

Read More »

Our Next Solel Board: Are You Curious or Ready?

by John Lewsen, January 31, 2024

We have reached that time of year when Solel will be tasking a Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of directors for the next year, and in the interest of…

Read More »

The Jews of South Africa: Solel’s Next Lunch & Learn

by John Lewsen, December 31, 2023

We wore Yarmulkas to shul, we ate Kichels, Kneidlach and Kitke, we celebrated Hanukah in mid-summer, and we enjoyed seaside holidays at Muizenberg Beach — which earned itself the nickname…

Read More »