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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 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.
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a personal story and relates it to a brief story told in this week's Torah portion.
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin looks back on the events of this past week, notably the horrific anti-Semitic terror attack in Sydney Australia.
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin focuses on a short phrase recited during the rituals of Hanukkah which are particularly meaningful.
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin onsiders what some might consider an issue facing our society today but which he feels reflects a serious crisis in our nation. He then offers a way to affect a small amount of change in this one particular area which might in some way have a greater ripple effect.
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
What impact should a statement of intention make? Rabbi Dobrusin shares a scenario presented in the Talmud and discusses the answer that the traditional texts give us.
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah which he delivered last week for Parashat Vayera. What can we learn from Abraham's "bargaining" with God regarding the city of Sodom?
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches commentaries on this week's Torah portion which can lead us to a conclusion as to the relative importance of different aspects of Jewish tradition.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin connects the story of Abraham in his father's Idol Shop with a situation taking place today in our nation.