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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 »Working together to support our members: Solel’s Mitzvah Committee and Women of Solel
by John Lewsen, November 30, 2023
As I reflect on the many volunteers, committees and groups that make Solel the valued community that we are, I want to acknowledge our huge appreciation for the work done…
Read More »Bingo Part 1: The Early Days
by John Lewsen, October 31, 2023
In their recent lunch-and-learn presentation on Solel’s early days Rabbi Emeritus, Larry Englander and Cheryl Englander spoke about how Solel’s founders were able to tap into Bingo funds to assist…
Read More »Spotlighting Women of Solel
by John Lewsen, September 30, 2023
I have been fortunate to have some great women to work with. If Women of Solel can add a positive dimension to the synagogue we are happy The above quote…
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