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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 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?
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a personal story- a memory from a Yom Kippur many years ago.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
In this week's episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought for the Yizkor, Memorial service for Yom Kippur, relating the process of memory to a ritual from another part of the Jewish year.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story of the completion of a personal goal he had set for himself when he was 11 years old. The completion of that journey inspired a list of wishes for the New Year.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought relating to Teshuva: repentance as we approach the High Holy Days. The thought relates to the eternal question that God asks Adam: "Where are you?"
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a text which can help us as we think about teshuva: returning our lives to the proper path. As he explains, please note the companion piece to this podcast at the website robdobrusin.com
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an interpretation of the first verse of Parashat Shoftim, this week's Torah portion.
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers three traditional rabbinic texts which reflect the obligation we have to protect ourselves and our property and the limitations on how to act in such a situation.