Parshat Devarim 5770 Events taking place in Israel threaten to further disenfranchise non-Orthodox Jews. We should not be afraid to offer loving rebuke backed up by real substance. This Shabbat we begin reading from the Book of Deuteronomy – Sefer Devarim. The entire book of dvarim consists of a series of sermons that Moses gave [...]
Parashat Devarim 5769 / July 24, 2009 Not a Bad Deal When we feel ashamed of the misdeeds of our fellow Jews, we should remember that our Torah offers a path back to righteousness. “Oy vey!” That’s the thought that crossed my mind as I got into the car on Thursday morning. Moments earlier, I [...]
Sermon: Parshat Devarim 5768 / 9 November 2008 “Why should I want to live?” The Book of Deuteronomy is Moses’ ethical will to the Jewish people. Like Moses, we should all be asking ourselves: “What is the meaning of my life?” Two years ago today, I received a phone call that I will never forget. [...]
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.
