We are offering the best from Temple Solel in Paradise Valley Arizona as our clergy team of Rabbi John Linder, Rabbi Emily Langowitz, and Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog share their weekly insights from our Shabbat services and beyond. Temple Solel is a vibrant and engaged Reform community grounded in…
In this moving Erev Yom Kippur sermon, Rabbi Debbie Stiel invites us to imagine the close of Yom Kippur as a moment of release, renewal, and “At-One-Ment.” Drawing on Torah, Talmud, and timeless wisdom, she explores repentance as both a solitary and communal journey—one that transforms our mistakes into the foundation for growth. Through stories of Moses, the High Priest, and our own human frailty, Rabbi Stiel reminds us that grace, forgiveness, and self-reflection open the path toward wholeness and a brighter new year.
In this powerful Rosh Hashanah sermon, Rabbi Debbie Stiel reflects on the urgent need to protect and strengthen democracy in America. Drawing on Jewish history, biblical wisdom, and contemporary challenges, she explores why democracy matters not only for our nation but also for the Jewish community's future. With honesty, hope, and a call to action, Rabbi Stiel reminds us that safeguarding freedom, justice, and civil discourse is a sacred responsibility we all share.
"Sheldon Come Home." This is a transition year for Temple Solel. Rabbi John Linder retired after 17 years, Rabbi Darryl is serving the congregation for one year as the temple searches for a new senior rabbi. Rabbi Crystal shares his thoughts about transitions in synagogues and our lives: how we recognize what we are losing, affirm the ideals of synagogue life that we cherish and will keep, and support each other during the transition.
Parashat Hashavua By Rabbi CrystalAnd 'In this House' by Tod Herzog
Parashat Ki TeizeiBy Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog
Parashat Shoftim By special guest- Judge Geoff Balon
Drashat Hashabat by Rabbi Darryl Crystal.The strength of a smile in Judaism.
The strength of a mouse, drasha by Rabbi Derryl Crystal.
Drashat Shabbat by Rabbi Derryl Crystal.
Erev Shabbat July 4, 2025 Rabbi Crystal
Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog's Shabbat Sermon 4 - 18 - 25
Rabbi Debbie Stiel Erev Shabbat sermon 4 - 11 - 25
Erev Shabbat 2 - 28 - 25 Sermon by Rabbi Josh Bennett
Deb Rochford with the JNF gives an erev Shabbat sermon at Temple Solel
Rabbi Norm Cohen's Erev Shabbat Sermon - Teach Your Child to Swim and to Laugh!
Rabbi Debbie Stiel's Erev Shabbat sermon 2 - 7 - 25
Rabbi John Linder's Erev Shabbat sermon 1 - 31 - 25
Rabbi Debbie Stiel's Erev Shabbat sermon 1 - 24 - 25
Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog's Erev Shabbat sermon 1 - 17 - 25