Solel means "to carve a path:" showing the way for others and leading by example. It also means praise: "Extol the one who rides the clouds: the Lord our God" and commitment to the moral teachers of our faith.

Temple Solel was established in 1964 by a handful of people devoted to Reform Judaism. First meeting in members’ homes, the congregation today occupies a modern building on Mitchellville Road in Bowie, Maryland, that includes a 400 seat sanctuary, 10 classrooms, a library, social hall, and a gift shop.

Temple Solel has much to offer individuals and families:

• A place to worship
• Torah Study
• Learning for young people and adults
• Means to Social Action
• Organizations for men, women and young people
• Community spirit

Today Temple Solel has 190 members who - under the new leadership of Rabbi Steve Weisman - continue a commitment to "to blaze a trail" – resolute in our belief, determined in our practice and dedicated to our Jewish faith.