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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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15 minutes ago
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the holiday of Tu B'shvat, the "New Year of the Trees", sand two different blessings said on the occasion of seeing beautiful trees.
7 days ago
7 days ago
How do we respond to what we see? Rabbi Dobrusin considers this question in this week's podcast.
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin asks us to consider the full meaning of two words that appear in the Torah. What does it mean when the Torah says: blichtecha baderech, when you go along the way, in the paragraph which is related to the saying of the Shema? What do we take along the way with us?
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the varied implications of a brief passage in the Talmud relating to this week's Torah portion.
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
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.