Letter from the Director of Education

Shalom Solel Parents!

Welcome to Congregation Solel’s Religious School! We realize that the future of the Jewish people can best be guaranteed by providing our children with quality Jewish education.

Solel has been serving the North Shore Jewish community for over fifty years and has a rich heritage. What will the next fifty years look like, and what role would you like to play in shaping this legacy? Our Religious School continually strives to be a successful educational program that provides and works to create a new and dynamic mood within Congregation Solel that strengthens the k'hilah kedosah (holy community) of the Religious School.

An age old saying which continually rings true today says that “Jewish learning cannot just be taught, the spirit of Judaism needs to be caught.” Our motto is “Creating Jewish Lives.” We provide the students with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to live as Jews. The program provides a wide variety of creative hands-on experiences which bring to life our sacred traditions and customs. We hope to develop in our students a positive Jewish identity which will motivate them to continue learning about Judaism while enabling them to live meaningful Jewish lives.

We can provide the tools, and a supportive learning environment, but, it is with family and at home that Jewish living takes place and comes alive. Throughout the year, and in many ways, the school will offer workshops and programs designed to enhance your Jewish family. When you join in these activities you will learn along with your child, and have a natural avenue for bringing more Jewish traditions into your home.

Our school is truly a "Jewish training ground" where we strive to prepare our students to live responsible adult Jewish lives which can only be achieved with the spirit of cooperation that is so prevalent here.  On behalf of Rabbi Moffic, the staff at Congregation Solel, and our teachers, we look forward to joining with you in discovering the joy of learning and living a Jewish life.

Todah Rabah ~ Thank You,

Geoff Prass

Director of Education