Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 217: Balancing

Rabbi Dobrusin shares one of his favorite traditional texts. The text reflects a completely different way of understanding a basic principle of Jewish theology. 

Special Edition: The 2024 Election

In this brief, special edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about the upcoming election. 

Episode 216: Additions

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a complex and difficult issue that Conservative Rabbis have wrestled with for decades. 

Episode 215: Did I See It?

Rabbi Dobrusin shares the story of a recent experience and the lessons learned from what he saw- and didn't see. 

Episode 214: Hayom Today

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a pre Rosh Hashana sermon concerning the importance of "today". 

Episode 213: Shana Tova

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. 

Episode 212: A Troubling Commentary by a Usually Reliable Source

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. 

Episode 211: Being Safe

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. 

Episode 210: Who Is The Person?

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some questions we might consider as we begin the process of Teshuvah: repentance. 

Episode 209: Happiness on our Holy Days

Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the concept of teshuva: repentance, as we approach the High Holy Days. What should frame of mind should we be in as we engage in teshuva?