Rabbi Doniel Grunewald joined the Sutton community initially as a locum and, as of May 2026, serves as its permanent rabbi. 

 

Raised in Pinner, where his father was a community rabbi, he absorbed the life of communal leadership from a young age. 

 

After completing his A-levels, he studied in Yeshivot in both the UK and Israel, deepening his Torah scholarship. And, alongside his rabbinic roles, he has over a decade of experience in mediation, Beth Din arbitration, and legal consultancy. 

 

For over 30 years, he has taught Torah in diverse settings, bringing depth and breadth of experience to his talks and shiurim while always making the ideas practical for his listeners. 

 

He brings all this to Shul in Sutton, as well as leading services warmly and precisely, with a variety of tunes and accurate leining. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, swimming, and exploring the countryside and mountains.

 

He is excited to be connecting to our members and to continue building the Sutton community’s future together with us.