Meet Candidate Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald
Weekend January 23rd to 25th
The Rabbi Search Committee was appointed by the President of CBS/FLJC to identify potential candidates for the position of permanent rabbi. After a rigorous screening and interview process, qualified candidates are invited to join us for a Shabbat visit, with various activities scheduled throughout the weekend, to afford as many opportunities as possible to engage with the congregation and get to know each other.
We are excited to welcome our first candidate later this month.
On Friday, January 23 – Sunday, January 25, we will host Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald and his wife, Melanie, for a visit. You can learn more about Rabbi Gruenwald here: https://www.salomongruenwald.com/
The schedule will be as follows:
FRIDAY, January 23
• 7:30 pm – Rabbi Gruenwald will lead Friday Night Shabbat Services in the sanctuary and stay for an oneg in the small ballroom (Note the Later Time)
SATURDAY, January 24
• 9:00 am –12:00 pm – Shabbat morning services led by Rabbi Gruenwald in the sanctuary
• 12:00 pm –1:45 pm – Kiddush & Q&A with Rabbi Gruenwald in the large ballroom
• 5:15 pm – Havdalah led by Rabbi Gruenwald in the small ballroom
• 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – MPC Comedy Night – Rabbi Gruenwald will be available for informal conversation before and after the show.
SUNDAY, January 25
• 8:30 am – 9:15 am – Morning Minyan led by Rabbi Gruenwald in the chapel [Note the Earlier Time)
• 9:15 am – 9:45 am – Breakfast with Rabbi Gruenwald in the pulka room lobby
• 9:45 am – 10:30 am– Adult Education Presentation by Rabbi Gruenwald in the chapel
• 10:30 am – Holocaust Memorial Program in the sanctuary
The search committee requests that questions for the Saturday Q&A be submitted in advance to rabbisearch@fljc.com to facilitate the smooth execution of this program.
The candidates will also meet separately with the staff and informally with the board of directors.
The Board and the Rabbi Search Committee appreciate your understanding as we work through this important process. We are confident that we will find the right fit for CBS/FLJC.