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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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7 days ago
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin presents a midrash which looks at part of a Torah story in a completely different light. It portrays Abraham as taking a great risk, trusting in being correct in his conception of God.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
What can we learn from the opening words of this week's Torah portion: Lech Lecha? Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a lesson which should be relevant to all of our lives.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Rabbi Dobrusin shares one of his favorite traditional texts. The text reflects a completely different way of understanding a basic principle of Jewish theology.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
In this brief, special edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about the upcoming election.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a complex and difficult issue that Conservative Rabbis have wrestled with for decades.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Rabbi Dobrusin shares the story of a recent experience and the lessons learned from what he saw- and didn't see.
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a pre Rosh Hashana sermon concerning the importance of "today".
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
In the episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on the year that is ending and a hope for the year to come. This episode also includes an idea which is a contemporary take on a medieval tradition.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
In this week's podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a commentary on a text in the Talmud which is truly upsetting. That the commentary comes from an honored and reliable source makes it even more upsetting. The subject is one which we should be considering seriously in this time of Teshuvah, repentance, before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin examines the traditions regarding a verse in this week's Torah portion. And, of course, it begins with some words about the newest member of his household.