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Temple Solel
is a Reform Congregation serving the North County Coastal Jewish Community of
San Diego, dedicated to promoting Jewish community and continuity through study, prayer,
and acts of justice and loving kindness. Founded in 1978, Temple Solel now serves
850 families throughout the County.
Who We Are
Temple Solel provides regular Sabbath and Holiday services, a superb Religious and Hebrew School, an exciting Adult Education program, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and three active Youth Groups. We are a Temple dedicated to providing Jewish religious, cultural and social activities through many and varied events which are enjoyed by our members and guests.
Our congregation generates an atmosphere of warmth, kindles Jewish awareness, and has established a strong Jewish home in the North Coastal Community. At Temple Solel, the teachings of Judaism are translated into positive, meaningful, creative life experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds. We pride ourselves on the quality of our interpersonal relationships; we truly reach out to each other in support and caring.
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Our History
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July 30, 1978
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Yom Hashoa Service at St. Andrews with Rabbi Richard Schachet—Discussion of establishing Reform Synagogue in local area
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August 23, 1978
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Announcement of formation of Congregation in newspaper
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August 27, 1978
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Organizational Meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal with Rabbi Erwin Herman, National Director of New Synagogues for UAHC
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September 8, 1978
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First Shabbat Service held at St. Andrews
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October 25, 1978
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First day of Religious School
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December 26, 1978
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Search for new Rabbi started
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August 24, 1979
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Rabbi Bernard Goldsmith announced as new spiritual leader
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September 27, 1979
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North County’s first woman cantor to celebrate the High Holy Days, Anita Jordan Bard at Temple Solel
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December 20, 1979
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Vote to acquire a 2 acre site on El Camino Real (55 families)
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January 30, 1981
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Dedication of the Holocaust Torah donated by Annette and David Alpert in honor of David’s father, Joseph Alpert
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December 21, 1981
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First meeting of Youth Groups
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November, 1982
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“Jews By Choice” and Adult B’nai Mitzvah classes started
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April 1, 1983
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First Shabbat in Interim Facility, 2210
Encinitas Boulevard
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June 11, 1983
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First Confirmation Service with Rabbi John Rosenblatt officiating first Adult B’nai Mitzvah
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January, 1984
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Women’s Group officially becomes Sisterhood
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September, 1984
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Rabbi Lenore Bohm begins as part-time Rabbi
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October, 1984
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Kathy Robbins joins staff as Cantorial Soloist and Musical Director
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July 1, 1985
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Rabbi Lenore Bohm hired as full-time Rabbi. First woman Rabbi to lead a congregation in San Diego County and 1 of 15 female primary congregational Rabbi’s in the US
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October 18, 1985
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Rabbi Lenore Bohm installed as Rabbi
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August 17, 1986
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Ground-breaking for present location of Temple Solel (185 families)
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October 25, 1987
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“Torah March” from Encinitas Boulevard location to new facility at 552 South El Camino Real (350 families)
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November 20, 1987
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New Ark in Sanctuary dedicated in memory of Bernice Gordon
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December 18, 1987
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Dedication of Temple Solel—Our first permanent facility in North County
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July, 31, 1988
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Dedication of the Albert Mendelson Library
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August 19, 1988
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Dedication of Sanctuary stained glass windows donated by the Cushman family
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February 24, 1989
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Dedication of Bima Beautification donated by the Leichtag family
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November 22, 1989
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First Interfaith Thanksgiving Service celebrated in North County
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March, 1990
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