Annual Congregational Meeting

Annual Report
of the

Congregation

2019-2020

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Temple Solel
2020 Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2020, 6:00 pm

Agenda

1. Opening Song–Todd Herzog
2. Welcome and Call to Order–Doreen Feldberg
3. D’var Torah–Rabbi Emily Langowitz
4. Approval of 2019 Minutes
5. Approval of Board Slate
6. President’s Remarks–Doreen Feldberg
7. Executive Director’s Remarks–Peter Pishko
8. Budget–Phil Hawkes, Treasurer
9. Call for a Vote–Doreen Feldberg
10.Endowment Foundation–Nelson Lerner
11.Closing Song–Todd Herzog
12.Closing Benediction–Rabbi John Linder

Please join us virtually on Friday night, May 22, 2020
at 6:15 pm services for Temple Solel Board Installation.

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Temple Solel
2019 Annual Meeting Minutes—Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Opening Song: Cantorial Soloist, Todd Herzog

Welcome and Call to Order: Bettina Chow

Abbey Goldberg, a member of the congregation, made a motion to conduct the Temple Solel Annual Meeting,
concluding that a quorum had been met to conduct business. Jim Moss, a member of the congregation, seconded the
motion. Seeing no objection, the motion carried and the business of the 2019 Temple Solel Annual Meeting began.

D’var Torah: Rabbi Emily Langowitz

Approval of Minutes:
Steve Slogoff, made a motion to approve the 2018 Temple Solel Annual Meeting Minutes. Jim Moss seconded the
motion. The motion carried.

Approval of Board Slate:
After thanking the nominating committee, Andy Abraham presented the Temple Solel Board of Trustees and Officers
for the 2019-2020 term.

Nominated Candidates to begin a two-year term:
Eve Danoff, Lisa G. Lerner, and Eric Mininberg

Retiring from the Board:
Shana Abrahams, Leon Gavartin, and Richard Lamden

Current Trustees moving to Executive Committee:
Vice President-Facilities and Security: Larry Cohen, Vice President-Social Action: Rae Rader

Executive Committee:
President: Bettina Chow, Executive Vice President: Doreen Feldberg, Vice President-Membership: Pam Ornstein, Vice
President-Accounts: Stephen Slogoff, MD, Vice President-Education: Lauren Brown, Vice President-Trustee
Development: Andy Abraham, Vice President-Legal Affairs and Contracts: Brian Weinberger, Vice President-Security
and Facilities: Larry Cohen, Vice President-Social Action: Rae Rader, Secretary: Bobbi Moss, Treasurer: Phil Hawkes

Trustees Returning to the Board:
Immediate Past President: Larry Fink, Judy Gold, Rebecca Goldberg, Rhea Kowitz, Howard Rosen,
Tracy Schwimmer

Andy Abraham then asked for a motion to approve the slate of the Temple Solel Board of Trustees and Officers. That
motion was made by Abbey Goldberg and seconded by Jim Moss. The motion was approved by acclamation.

President’s Remarks: Bettina Chow
Bettina Chow provided an overview of this past year at Solel as well as some insight into the new Strategic Plan in
progress. Bettina recognized the Clergy, teachers and staff for their leadership and contributions and introduced two
new staff members, Samantha Hoffman and Jacquelyn Null. Bettina thanked the Board of Trustees and her family, and
recognized Doreen Feldberg who will be stepping in the role of President this October, when Bettina concludes her
term.

Vice President Education: Lauren Brown
Lauren Brown provided an update of all the events and the education initiatives that have taken place during the year
including welcoming Mary Ann Bloom as Director of Early Childhood Education and Tobee Waxenberg as Director of
Raker Religious School. Lauren also mentioned the addition of two new youth directors, Eliana Givre and Emily Harrison
and Co-Chair of the Education Committee, Rebecca Goldberg. In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Lauren
presented flowers to Mary Ann Bloom and
Tobee Waxenberg.

Facilities and Security: Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen provided updates on security and safety, as promoting safety is the committee’s top priority. The newly
formed group of the security task force and facility committee will be combined to implement best practices in the
following areas:

 Emergency Procedures/Catastrophic Planning
 Communication
 Building Access and Control
 Facility/Building Assessments

Larry also mentioned the solid working relationship with the Paradise Valley Police Department and the mutual
initiative for better safety programs.

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Temple Solel
2019 Annual Meeting Minutes—Continued

Executive Director’s Remarks: Peter Pishko
Peter Pishko provided interesting numbers and facts that have supported our many programs for the past year. Peter
also reported there are 649 member units currently. He also recognized Jacquelyn Null, Samantha Hoffman, and Tobee
Waxenberg as new additions and the promotion of Mary Ann Bloom to Director of Early Childhood Education. Peter
concluded with the presentation of the Humanitarian Award to Jerry Friedman. Jerry was recognized for 25 years of
teaching Bar and Bat Mitzvah students at
Temple Solel.
Approval of the 2019-2020 Budget: Phil Hawkes
Phil reviewed the budget process and presented a balanced budget. A motion was made by Arnie Alpert, seconded by
Dick Lamden to accept the budget as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Endowment Foundation: Nelson Lerner
Nelson Lerner provided an update from the Endowment Foundation and a check to Temple Solel for $36,000. The
Endowment Foundation’s primary purpose is to collect, invest, and distribute funds that strengthen and advance the
mission of Temple Solel and its congregants.
Closing Song: Cantorial Soloist, Todd Herzog
Closing Benediction: Rabbi John Linder
Prepared by: Bobbi Moss

10th Grade Confirmation Class
L’Taken Highlights 2020

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Temple Solel Board of Trustees 2020-2021 Slate of Candidates

(For temple use only)

Nominated candidates to begin a two-year term:

Madelaine Berg joined Temple Solel shortly after relocating to Arizona from New York 13 years ago, attracted by the
temple’s sense of welcome and inclusion. She is a member of the Membership and Ritual Committees and served as
chair of the Membership Committee’s Solel Mates program. Before coming to Arizona, Madelaine was a member of
Larchmont Temple’s (Larchmont, NY) Membership Committee and its S2K cohort. She is a graduate of Brooklyn College
and Brooklyn Law School and practiced as an environmental lawyer. Madelaine is currently on the Board of Phoenix
Jewish Free Loan and on the Israel Independence Experience Task Force of the Jewish National Fund.

Robert Lipson grew up in Fullerton, California, and became a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Tikvah. His Jewish journey
continued as a member of AZA, becoming president of Fullerton AZA, and later regional secretary for Southwest Region
AZA. He is a Board Certified Urologist, practicing general urology, with a focus on prostate disease and kidney stone
disease. Robert is a Certified Reform Mohel, and enjoys being involved, if only briefly, in the lives of a diverse sampling
of Jewish families. Robert, and his wife Joan, joined Temple Solel upon moving to Phoenix in 2001. Their children,
Jacob, Gabrielle, Ethan, and Stella have all had their B’nai Mitzvot at Temple Solel (as has Joan), and went on to work as
Madrachim in the Raker Religious School. Robert served on the Temple Solel Board of Trustees from 2007 until 2011,
and has served as the Chair of the Temple Solel Ritual Committee since 2018.

Executive Committee

President: Doreen Feldberg was raised in Upstate NY, then made her way to San Francisco post college. After meeting
Harley in Silicon Valley, a job transfer brought them to Phoenix in 1997. Temple Solel became their spiritual home,
where Aaron and Rachael attended preschool, were b’nai mitzvah, and confirmed. Currently Aaron is a civil engineer
with a Minnesota firm and Rachael is working in Sports Management. Along with volunteering in the greater
community, Doreen has been involved with various Temple Solel activities and committees over the years. Doreen and
Harley are also actively involved in supporting Jewish National Fund’s Faculty Fellowship Academic Engagement and
Positively Israel Program in Israel. The Feldbergs spend their free time with their border collie Sammy, traveling, and
attending music and sporting events.

Executive Vice President–Social Action: Rae Rader and her husband Frank, formerly from New York, have lived in
Arizona since 1996 and joined Temple Solel in 2010. Rae is currently Temple Solel’s Social Action Chair and serves on
the Board of the Valley Interfaith Project. She is passionate about Social Justice reform and Interfaith projects and is
involved in Solel’s Family Promise program and our Thanksgiving Meal Project. She has recently retired from a career in
laboratory medicine and was involved in lab professional organizations and has traveled to the Ivory Coast and Haiti
where she was involved in mentoring medical laboratory professionals. Her previous board experience includes 10
years on the board of American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants and 10 years at the American Society for Clinical
Pathology.

Vice President–Accounts: Stephen Slogoff, M.D. and his wife Bobbie moved to Phoenix in 2005 after he retired as
Dean of the medical school at Loyola University Chicago. They have been married for over 56 years and have two
daughters and two granddaughters. Steve was a practicing anesthesiologist for almost 45 years, specializing in
anesthesia care for open heart surgery in children and adults. Most of his career was in academic medicine during
which he published over 50 research papers. For 12 years he was a director and then president of the American Board
of Anesthesiology. Bobbie and Steve joined Temple Solel about ten years ago and greatly enjoy its clergy, its energy,
and the friends they have made.

Vice President–Trustee Development: Larry Fink lives in Paradise Valley with his wife, Margo and two sons who had
attended The Solel Preschool. Larry had previously served on several other community boards including serving on the
Board of Directors of the Phoenix Zoo, Treasurer of the Board of the FBI Citizen’s Academy, was the Co-Chair of the
Paradise Valley Police Department Volunteers and was a Maricopa County Sheriff Qualified Armed Posse member.
Larry is in the real estate and finance business in various capacities. He is a Past-President of Temple Solel, had served
as the Treasurer for 10 years, and chaired Solel’s Finance Committee.

Vice President–Education: Lauren Brown and her husband, Craig Brown, became a part of the Temple Solel
community through the preschool program. Both her sons, Julian and Gabriel, began in the infant room and now
attend Raker Religious School and her daughter, Isabel, attends The Solel Preschool. Lauren is originally from New
Jersey and moved to the Phoenix area in 2008. Her husband enjoys participating in musical opportunities at Solel, such
as Sunday T’filah and retreats. Outside of Solel, Lauren is New Way Academy’s Director of Support Services and is a
Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and
her Master’s degree in Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Lauren and her family love being part of
the Solel community.

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Executive Committee—Continued

Vice President–Facilities and Security: Larry Cohen, originally from Philadelphia, and his family were eager to meet
friends and build spiritual roots in the Valley when they moved to Arizona in the mid 1970s. His parents soon joined the
young but growing Temple Solel where he and his brothers became bar mitzvahs with Rabbi Bell while attending
Religious/Hebrew School under the leadership of Tobee Waxenberg! Larry was formerly an institutional bond broker
for Cantor Fitzgerald in NYC , and then a principal member of a corporate real estate services firm in Phoenix before
becoming a Commercial Insurance Broker with Brown & Brown for the past 10 years. He attended the U of A and The
Thunderbird School of Global Management and he’s an active member of the Men’s Arts Council, a philanthropic
organization which supports the Phoenix Art Museum. Larry and his wife, Cindi, reside in Scottsdale. They have two
sons. Nick is a recent college graduate, and Benjamin, a former Solel Preschooler, Raker Religious School student, and
confirmand, is now a high school junior. The Cohens have been happy, grateful members of Temple Solel since 2004.

Vice President–Legal and Contracts: Brian Weinberger is an attorney and father of five amazing children. Born and
raised in Philadelphia, he moved to Arizona in 1978 to attend Arizona State University, went to law school in
Washington, D.C. for three years, and then returned to Phoenix in 1985. He has made Temple Solel his spiritual home
since 2010, is a member of the temple choir, has been active on the Social Action Committee, and often volunteers his
help for Purim carnivals, Chanukah parties and wherever else he has been needed. Brian also serves as a Director on
the board of the Jewish National Fund and the Desert Jewish Music Festival.

Secretary: Bobbi Moss, her husband, Jim, and their family moved to Scottsdale in 1981 from the Washington, D.C.
area. Their family joined Temple Solel within just a few months of their move. Bobbi has served on, as well as chaired,
various committees through the years. She is a member of the Temple Solel Board of Trustees Executive Committee
serving as the Board Secretary as well as a member of the Personnel Committee. Retired from a senior leadership
position with an international executive search firm, she remains actively involved as a consultant in her field of
expertise. Jim, a former member of the Temple Solel Board of Trustees and a past Treasurer, currently serves on the
Temple Solel Endowment Foundation Board.

Treasurer: Phil Hawkes and his family have been members of Temple Solel since 1992. Phil is a retired executive in the
food industry. He is a graduate of California State University Long Beach and received an MBA at the University of
Southern California. Phil has served on the boards of AASK(Aid to Adoption of Special Kids), WAFC(Western Association
of Food Chains) and the City of Hope Southwest Circle. He and his spouse, Marilyn, a writer, have a son, Jeff. Jeff, his
spouse Gabi, and their son Noah, reside in Arizona.

Returning to the Board

Bettina Chow and her husband, Jimmy, joined Temple Solel in 2010 after they moved to Arizona from Illinois. Their
children, Mila and Daniel, both attended The Solel Preschool and are currently enrolled in religious school. Before
having children, Bettina was involved in academics. Her research focus was on cognition and learning; working in both
mental health and educational settings. When Bettina is not helping Jimmy with the day-to-day of a busy orthopaedic
fellowship and practice, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking, and making pottery. Bettina also has
experience as a statistician in medical research.

Eve Danoff has been an active and proud member of Temple Solel since 2001. She is blessed with a loving, supportive
and growing family, her husband Robert, three boys and the newest addition to the family, a beautiful grandson. Their
boys, Max and Sam attended The Solel Preschool, Raker Religious School and became Madrachim (teaching assistants).
Eve became an adult B’nai Mitzvah in 2013 and has volunteered in many aspects over the years including the social
action committee, membership committee, Purim carnival, and most recently co-chaired Solelebration 2019. She
currently serves on the Personnel Committee.

Judy Gold, whose home had been Boston for many years, found that coming to the Valley of the Sun was a new
adventure. She and husband Herb were looking for a synagogue where they could worship, build relationships and
enjoy a sense of Jewish community and identity. Temple Solel was the perfect fit. Judy was very active in Jewish
philanthropy from Israel Bonds to being the Vice President of Temple Ohabei Shalom in charge of Fundraising. She has
had many careers: a school teacher, owning and operating two retail stores in Boston, and Public Relations. One of her
greatest joys for the past several years has been raising their adopted daughter, Taylor, who was a Bat Mitzvah at
Temple Solel in 2015 and will enter the University of Wisconsin in the fall. Judy is a board member of the Shemer Art
Center and has been involved in various activities with Hospice of the Valley.

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Returning to the Board—Continued

Lisa Lerner, principal of Enhanced Consultive Solutions, LLC, (“ECS”) has over 30 years’ experience in the financial
arena. ECS, founded in 2004, assists small to mid-size lenders (including De Novo banks) in originating their loan
operations departments, training, developing and reviewing lending policies and procedures, provides expert witness
services, all primarily in the area of government guaranteed lending (Small Business Administration, “SBA”). Lisa and,
her husband, Nelson, have trained four pet therapy dogs, and two are still with them, and they also enjoy spending
time with their three adult children and their families. She and Nelson became grandparents in 2018! The Lerners,
along with co-chairs, Dick and Fran Lamden, had the opportunity to organize the first SOLELebration event at Solel.

Eric Mininberg. has lived in the Phoenix metropolitan area for 22 years. His wife, Julie, moved here from Minnesota in
1995 to start her career as an RN. She currently works in the Preoperative department of St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Medical Center. They have been together for 20 years and just celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. Eric’s family
joined Temple Solel in August 2017. Their son Max, age 8, currently is enrolled in the Raker Religious School and he’s
also in second grade at Madison Simis Elementary. Their son Jack, age 4, currently enjoys Mazel Tots and is in his first
year of preschool this year. He currently serves on the endowment committee and would be honored if you chose him
to be on the board of Temple Solel. Eric is strongly committed to helping the future growth of the temple.

Howard Rosen is a retired CPA. Howard and his wife Judy moved to Scottsdale in 2016 and joined Temple Solel later
that year. Howard currently serves on the Budget and Finance committee of the temple as well as the Personnel
committee Howard also serves on the board of Valley Beit Midrash. Prior to moving to Scottsdale Howard was the
managing partner of his firm in St. Louis. He has served on the boards of synagogues, hospital foundations, Jewish
Federation, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family and Children’s Services as well as several business and
community organizations. Howard has also served on strategic planning committees for several civic and charitable
organizations. Howard and Judy have 3 sons and 5 grandsons. They love to travel and make it a goal of going to at least
one new country every year.

Tracy Schwimmer and her husband Marc have been married since 1983 and moved to Arizona from Indiana in 1998.
They immediately joined Temple Solel where their sons, Max and Jack, attended religious school through confirmation
and served as Madrachim during their high school years. Tracy and Marc participated in the temple’s citrus gleaning on
Sunday mornings and have enjoyed their time as congregants. During their time in Arizona, Tracy has also served on
and chaired committees on several non-profit boards including Phoenix Country Day School, Books for a Better World.

Retiring from the board:

Andy Abraham, Rebecca Goldberg, Rhea Kowitz, and Pam Ornstein

Thank you for your service!

Social Action at Temple Solel—Family Promise Highlight

Family Promise at Solel December 22-29
A small army of more than 70 Solel members, staff, and friends joined forces to welcome four first-time homeless
families to Solel for a week. Groceries were purchased, breakout rooms transformed into bedrooms, meals were
planned, prepared, and served, waffles and pancakes made, after dinner activities created, overnight chaperones
bunked in the library, room dividers made, breakdown crews and laundry teams finished the week. Together we
helped families through a difficult week in their lives by sharing our sacred space and showing support and kindness to
those in need. We also strengthened our own community and built friendships by working together and performing
tikkun olam.

Family Promise Host Week April 12-19
This wasn’t the host week we expected. Unlike the week in December when we transformed the Social Hall into four
bedrooms and a dining hall/activity center, the Family Promise families are now being housed at their Day Centers. This
is not an ideal situation, however, Solel volunteers have rallied to provide groceries and dinners for the week. We
provided nourishment for seven homeless families including 14 adults and 13 children for the week. Many thanks to
Judy Schaffert, Martha Lieberman, Catherine Kasper, Tobee Waxenberg and Raker Religious School, Judy Rosen, Jamie
Lieberman, Frank Rader, and Lynn Weissman. For dinner one evening, I ordered food from a local restaurant to be
delivered to the Family Promise Day Center and spoke to their assistant manager. When I told her where the food was
to be delivered she shared with me that she and her young son had been homeless a couple of years ago. They became
part of the Family Promise program, got back on their feet and are now doing well. This is what we are helping to make
possible as we volunteer our time and efforts in support of Family Promise.

Your continued support through contributions to the Solel Family Promise Fund are very appreciated and can be made
online at https://www.templesolel.org/contribute/ or via call to the office at 480-991-7414, ext. 127.

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Raker Religious School Staff Roster 2019-2020

Tobee Waxenberg, Director of Raker Religious School
Elis Legler, Raker Religious School Coordinator
Ruth Goldman, Hebrew Tutor
Patricia Jacobson, Art Teacher
Todd Herzog, Music Teacher
Matt Rosenstein, Teacher Sub and Hebrew Tutor

Youth Advisors

Emily Harrison, JSTY Advisor
Eliana Givre, TSTY Advisor

Teaching Staff

Moshe Blentkini
Allison Collins
Marilyn Einhorn
Andrea Eisen

Ariella Feld
Jett Feld

Sharona Feld
Robyn Ginis
Madison Ginsberg
Maryn Herberg
Rabbi Emily Langowitz
Jay Levinsohn
Rabbi John Linder
Susie Miller
Lauren Mishlove
Gilah Nemiroff
Alla Shnitman
Sami Spencer
Natalie Waxenberg

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The Solel Preschool Staff Roster 2019-2020

Mary Ann Bloom, Director of Early Childhood Education
Linda Irish, Receptionist

Sonya Placencia, Billing and Office Assistant
Kathleen Manahan, Education Assistant
Laura Tankesly, Curriculum Specialist
Cooper Robinson, Librarian

Teaching Staff

Cherie Adelman Jeri Kelly
Columba Alcantar Kelly Kirsch
Lindsey Lam
Seli Allen Ivy Lesser
Corey Allor Mason Mahoney
Marla Bailey Hollie Margarella
Daniella Barrerras Pedro Mena
Maggie Baxla Hannah Miller
Christine Beckner
Jessica Beel Jill Miller
Candee Brierley Susie Miller
Raquelle Bulman Roisin Owens
Tali Cohen Junior Placencia
Mirella Corazza Anson Romney
Meghan Davalos Michelle Rosenbloom
Marilyn Einhorn Erin Rubin
Sarah Engels Alla Shnitman
Marrissa Faust Robin Shugar
Ashley Favata Jackie Siamon
Diane Feldman Sherri Silver
Garrett Ginis Barbara Smith
Robyn Ginis Kimberly Speed
Edith Grensky Niki Stein
Judy Isaac Maya Weber
Liz Jeffcoat Hanna Wood
Lauren Kaiser Marilyn Young

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Consecration

Ari Hart Hudson Pasternak
Grace Jeffcoat Ava Seidensticker
Hendrix Lieberman
Grant Stroud
Gia Martin Emily White

B’nai Mitzvot Celebrated

Benjamin Hass Samantha Sweet
Max Engel Spencer Pine
Asa Silverman
Samuel Beneke
Maya Superfon Michal Nemiroff
Chase Sorosky
Ryan Raskin
Eli Resnick Zoe Oland

Winter Rafal William Koppell

Confirmation Class of 2020

Lauren Eckstein Arielle Nelson
Olivia Horchler Jessica Udelman
Elsa Steen Koppell

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New and Returning Members

Jeremy Baraff Russ Levine
Jessica Barranco Blaine Light
Andrew Barroway Jane Marks
Annie Mathisen
Leah Battino Eliot Minsker
Randi Brodsky Natalie Neer Hart
Dafna Brzoza Simon Paykin
Yoon Cohen
Iris Feldman Lisa Rao
Stewart Feldstein Sheila Rothstein
Herschel Fink Jonathan Schwartz
Valerie Fishgold
Michael Glazier Susan Segal
Mimi Gleekel Ralph Seligmann

Gary Gluck Shana Siegel
Todd Goldman Sherri Silver
Sydney Goldstein Josh Silverstein
Lisa Goldstein Josh Simons
April Goodman Barbara Smith
Laura Hartgroves Susan Speirs
Maxine Henig Kyle Stantus
Tammar Hirsch Elizabeth Stroud
Jamie Hormel Brian Uretzky
Adam Isaacs Marcia Vincent
Samuel Josephson Leon Wall
Tamar Kaplan Deborah Weiner
Harriet Kaplan Randy Weinshel
Frank Weiss
Jeffrey Kay Lee Weiss
Kendra Klein-Mascia Brett White
Stephanie Klurfeld Gary Worth

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Temple Solel Endowment Foundation
President’s Annual Report FYE 6-30-20

The primary purpose of the Temple Solel Endowment Foundation (the “Foundation”), an independent not for profit
corporation, is to collect, invest, manage and distribute funds that strengthen and advance the mission of Temple Solel
(“Solel”) and its congregants.

Funds of the Foundation are professionally managed by Morgan Stanley under an investment policy established and
approved by the Foundation Board of Directors.

Highlights for 2019:

In late 2016, the Foundation purchased at par the $309 thousand remaining balance of the note from Mutual of
Omaha Bank leaving only friendly debt.

The Foundation provided invaluable asset protection by moving ownership of the Solel campus to a subsidiary of the
Foundation. Furthermore, Solel now pays annual rent of $53 thousand to the Foundation, which is forced savings for
the Temple’s own benefit, much like an individual making contributions to their own 401(k) to ensure their future.

Current assets under management at Morgan Stanley rose from $1.0 million on 12-31-18 up to $1.3 million as of 12-31-
19; a 30% increase. As of 3-30-20 the balance was $1.1 million, with the decline from 12-31-19 centered in market
volatility from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Foundation’s next interim goal is $3 million, providing a strong security
blanket to Solel. Our ultimate goal is $10 million which, at a 5% return would generate $500 thousand of annual
income. This represents about 12.5% of Temple Solel’s $4 million annual budget.

For 2019, the Foundation showed total income of $279 thousand. Key drivers include:

Type Amount %

Contributions $ 68 thousand 24%

Gain on securities $131 thousand 47%

Interest and dividends $ 27 thousand 10%

Rental income $ 53 thousand 19%

Totals $279 thousand 100%

More recently, I am proud that during my term and in these uncertain times, the Foundation accelerated a distribution
to Temple Solel in order to help backstop its current liquidity needs arising from our ever changing environment during
this unprecedented pandemic.

As President, I have had the pleasure of working with fellow Foundation Board members who donate their time,
expertise, and wisdom. Furthermore, I am proud to report that 100% of this group have made personal contributions
to the Foundation either in the form of a current or legacy gift and in many cases both.

Lastly, the Foundation Board is pleased to announce that we recently made a $72 thousand contribution to Temple
Solel. This act alone shows the positive impact the Foundation can make on Temple Solel and its members, hopefully
encouraging further interest in both current and legacy contributions.

Respectfully submitted,

Nelson A. Lerner, President

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Temple Solel Highlights 2019-2020

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Temple Solel Highlights 2019-2020

High Holiday Services
Yom Kippur Food Drive

Valley Beit Midrash
Sukkot Under the Stars
Simchat Torah Service and Consecration
From Bialystok to Broadway
Temple Solel Gift Shop
Knitting For A Purpose

Temple Solel Choir
Shabbat Shira Services
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
Raker Religious School Family Events & Holiday Celebrations
SOS - Sisters of Solel

Hiking Chavurah
Art @ Solel Art Showcase
Downtown Study Group
Raker Religious School Youth Retreat

Torah Study
Connections Dinners
Temple Solel Movie Club
Temple Solel Committees—
Thank you to all of our committees & volunteers!

Boker Tov Bistro
Hanukkah Dinner & Celebration Service

Temple Solel Library
Empty Nesters

Temple Solel Book Club
Al and Irma Feldman Yiddish Club
Men’s Group Happy Hours, Poker Nights, & Lectures
Social Action Projects: Family Promise and JFCS Holiday Party
I Guess That’s Why They Call It A Spiel Purim Celebration, Megillah Reading & Shpiel

Valley Interfaith Civic Academy
Tot Shabbats, Dinners & Breakfasts
Temple Solel Youth Groups: JSTY and TSTY

Temple Solel Women’s Seder
Volunteer Shabbat

College, Summer Camp, Israel Trip Send-off Shabbat
TSTY Board Installation & High School Program

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Temple Solel

6805 East McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
480.991.7414  www.templesolel.org
temple solel of paradise valley  @templesolelaz

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