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This podcast features thoughts on issues of Jewish tradition and faith by Rabbi Rob Dobrusin from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Presented in informal and conversational style, Rabbi Dobrusin shares his interpretations of traditional Jewish texts and concepts often illustrated with examples taken from contemporary life. The discussions are designed to be accessible and thought-provoking to all.
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In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon on this week's parasha and a memorial tribute to his father.
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the meaning of the name of the holiday of Purim and its meaning for today.
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the power of music to lift us and honors two musical performers, one from the recent past and one from the present day.
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story about a d'var Torah he wrote more than 40 years ago and how his feelings about the words he wrote have changed over the years.
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the holiday of Tu B'shvat, the "New Year of the Trees", sand two different blessings said on the occasion of seeing beautiful trees.
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
How do we respond to what we see? Rabbi Dobrusin considers this question in this week's podcast.
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin asks us to consider the full meaning of two words that appear in the Torah. What does it mean when the Torah says: blichtecha baderech, when you go along the way, in the paragraph which is related to the saying of the Shema? What do we take along the way with us?
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the varied implications of a brief passage in the Talmud relating to this week's Torah portion.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin gives his midrash, his interpretation, of one of his favorite movies in tribute to the late Rob Reiner.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
This week, Rabbi Dobrusin posts a repeat edition of the podcast, originally posted on December 31, 2020, marking this important date on the calendar. This episode features a discussion of the importance of the Jewish calendar in our lives.