Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares one of his favorite sermons, delivered on Yom Kippur 2005. What have we learned from those who came before? 

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered before the Yizkor, Memorial Service, in 2007. It is not as much a sermon about remembering those whom we have lost as it is about another aspect of our lives. It is also notable in that it is based on a remarkable movie- a comedy, no less. 

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon that he delivered for the Yizkor (memorial) service on Yom Kippur several years ago. 

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered on Yom Kippur 2003. The ideas expressed are still relevant today. 

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin observes a significant anniversary by sharing a sermon he delivered on that day. 

Tonight begins the fast of Tisha B'av, the anniversary of the destructions of the Temples in Jerusalem. In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the potential meanings of a truly remarkable story told in the Talmud about the destruction. What can we learn from this story? 

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a story in the news which has ramifications for the very foundation of our lives. 

This edition features a re-posting of a previously recorded episode which asks important questions inspired by the Torah reading for this Shabbat: the conclusion of the book of Bemidbar, Numbers. 

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares words about growing up in the USA that he wrote 14 years ago after a potentially life-changing experience. Do they still apply today? 

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin expresses a critical point regarding mitzvot bein adam l'havero, interpersonal commandments, using bikkur holim, visiting the sick as an example.