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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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14 minutes ago
14 minutes ago
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on this week's parashah. The teaching includes more than a passing reference to one of his favorite pastimes, a subject which will warm our hearts during the cold month of February.
7 days ago
7 days ago
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on a critical verse in this week's Torah portion: Exodus 13:8
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin reflects on the return of 3 of the hostages from Gaza and the new Trump administration.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered in 1996. The questions and concerned raised 29 years ago are still relevant today.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin revisits an idea that he spoke about previously in the podcast concerning one of our Hanukkah traditions. The discussion has particular importance this Hanukkah.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin uses an unusual source to point out how we can view the character of Joseph in completely different ways.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a family story and relates it to this week's Torah portion.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
In this episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin explains why the day on which this podcast is posted is such an important date in terms of Jewish ritual.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
After a brief introduction, this edition of the podcasts features Rabbi Dobrusin's pre-Thanksgiving message of 2020 as we prepared for Thanksgiving during the pandemic. How will we take advantage of the freedoms we have to celebrate more fully in 2024?
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on this week's parasha of Hayei Sarah. How did the Rabbis interpret a phrase at the beginning of the parasha and what is problematic about that explanation?