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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.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin continues his discussion on parts of the Haggadah and the Seder. The text he teaches presents an interesting idea by the use of one Hebrew letter.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the text which serves as the basis for the telling of the story of the Exodus at the Pesach Seder.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin recounts an experience which, in retrospect, might have had an influence on his vision of the rabbinate.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin relates a rabbinic fable about the story of Esther. What can we learn from this story and a reference to it in a liturgical tradition related to Purim?
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the importance and relevance of a value that is emphasized frequently and passionately in the Torah.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a section from the Mishna which considers the question of the extent of a person's responsibility for an unintentional act.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin connects a charming aggadah (legend) told by an ancient rabbi about the crossing of the Sea with a memory from his youth. It is a beautiful memory which he shares with many people who grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. After you listen to the podcast, please make sure to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzF2Rjtje8&t=43s
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story told by the Talmudic Rabbis about a person whose name is mentioned briefly in the Torah. What can the story of Serach bat Asher teach us?
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Should Conservative Rabbis be permitted to officiate at a marriage ceremony when one of the partners is not Jewish? This question is currently being debated within the Conservative movement and in this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares his perspective on the issue.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Rabbi Dobrusin offers some thoughts in memory of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel z"L whose 50th yahrzeit has been observed this week.