Judaism draws our attention to the preciousness and holiness of moments in time, reminding us of the limits of our power as human beings. Until recently, if you had asked me to go camping, I probably would have made an excuse not to go. I’ve been camping before and I’ve had good experiences. But I’ve [...]
Parashat Shoftim 5769 God’s vision for us is to create a world governed by justice and love. The only things that stand in our way are a lack of vision and a lack of hope. If you had only one wish, what would you wish for? I know. In the stories it’s usually three wishes… [...]
Introduction to Parashat Shoftim 5768 – September 6, 2008 Country first? Before all else, we must put our ideals first. What is a country? Is a country a plot of land? Is a country a group of people who express their will in any fashion they choose? Our Constitution opens: We the People of the [...]
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.
