Temple Solel of Paradise Valley, Arizona is a vibrant Reform Congregation affiliated with the URJ.
Temple Solel is a growing, welcoming Reform congregation offering engaging programs for congregants from all walks of life and across the age spectrum. Our Rabbi John Linder's ability to inspire, celebrate tradition, teach and comfort our congregation is matched only by his magnetic and ebullient personality. Todd Herzog, our equally dynamic Cantorial Soloist, takes the raw material of life experiences and creates soulful, spiritual, acoustic music - both liturgical and pop - along the lines of John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Marc Cohn.
Our name, Solel, tells something about our philosophy. The Hebrew word Solel means Pathfinder in English. Since our founding in 1966, we have looked for fresh pathways and approaches to Jewish celebration, learning and living, while maintaining an abiding respect for traditional Jewish values.
We were established by a group of 12 individuals living in the greater Phoenix area. This group shared a vision of a congregation committed to worship and education, hoping to remain a warm and personal community as it met its mission. Since 1966, Temple Solel has matured to what you see now, a progressive synagogue that blends Jewish values, ethics and traditions into a house of worship and community.
Temple Solel offers worship services, programming, social functions and volunteer opportunities for all age groups.
Come and explore the possibilities with us.
The mission of Temple Solel is to be a vibrant, inclusive and engaged Reform community, grounded in relationships and deeds, and elevated by Shabbat and Torah.
We see the divine spark in each individual by together:
* Warmly welcoming all who enter
* Nurturing lifelong learning
* Creating joy through prayer and music
* Celebrating holidays and sharing life cycles
* Fostering a love of Israel, and
* Working for tikkun olam -- repairing the world
