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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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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?
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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.