Jewish ways of reading Torah allow multiple interpretations to exist side-by-side. The danger or literalism is the arrogance of believing that we can know the will of God without any doubt. Lech-Lecha 5770 / October 31, 2009 When I prepare to write a sermon, I usually start by reading. Besides being a great way to [...]
Building a Sukkah reminds us that community is something we make (and re-make). Shabbat / 1st Day Yom Tov Sukkot 5770 What is the oldest building in human history that is still standing intact today? Is it the Greek Parthenon? Is it the Roman Coliseum? The Great Pyramid of Giza? Machu Picchu? The great civilizations [...]
Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald has served as the Associate Rabbi of Congregation HEA in Denver, CO since his ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles in 2008. He also serves as a volunteer chaplain with the Denver Police Department. He and his spouse, Melanie Gruenwald, have three children.
