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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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Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
The connection between today's news and an age-old Jewish legal discussion is raised in this week's episode of Wrestling and Dreaming.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the concept of the "minyan"- the minimum number of adult Jews required in order to say some of the traditional prayers.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
What is the role of the bracha, the blessing in Jewish tradition? Rabbi Dobrusin shares some stories relating to this question and encourages us to think about the role the saying of a blessing can play in our lives.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought for this Thanksgiving based upon one of our ritual traditions.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the prayer of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24 in light of a favorite comment his father would often make. He considers the question: What is the main purpose of prayer in Jewish tradition?
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a brief section from the Talmud concerning responsibility in public areas. Is there a limitation to our responsibility for situations we are involved in?
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts as we observe the 27th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin in light of today's reality in Israel.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Why did Noah end up in such a sad state after the flood? Rabbi Dobrusin considers this question in this episode of Wrestling and Dreaming.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a disturbing quotation recently in the news and relates it to the story of Creation in the Torah.
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Rabbi Dobrusin considers the impact of two words from the liturgy for one of the days of Sukkot. How important is it for us to hold on to expressions which are important to us in the face of mocking by others?