Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 173: Representatives

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah- a sermon- on this week's Torah portion of Vayishlach. The sermon considers the Jewish legal concept of "shaliach", a person who represents an individual in the performance of a mitzvah, a commandment. What implications does this have for us in our daily lives? 

Episode 172: Bring Them Home

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses why he added two words to a traditional prayer this Shabbat. 

Episode 171: Isaac and Rebekah

In this week's edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a very important issue facing Jews in America and concludes with a provocative question which we all should consider. 

Episode 170: A Lesson from the Akedah

In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an astounding midrash (textual interpretation) from the story of the Binding of Isaac. What can we learn from this unusual interpretation?

Episode 169: Rest for the Weary

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about a beautiful phrase in this week's haftarah reading from the book of Isaiah. 

Episode 168: The Israel Gaza War

Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the horrendous terrorist attack of last week's and Israel response. 

Episode 167: Reading from the Torah This Year

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers how we will hear and understand the Torah this year. 

Israel

Brief thoughts in the wake of this weekend's horrific terrorist attacks. 

Episode 166: Returning and Moving Forward

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a message inherent in one of the readings for the holiday of Simchat Torah. 

Episode 165:Joy

As we approach the festival of Sukkot, known as z'man simchataynu, the "time of our joy", Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on enjoying life from the perspective of Jewish tradition.