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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
Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024
11 min
This Shabbat, we read Parashat Yitro which contains the story of the giving of the Torah and the 10 commandments. In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a beautiful custom concerning the reading of the 10 commandments during the synagogue service.
Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024
13 min
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a memory, a rabbinic debate and a thought on a critical issue facing us today.
Jan 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024
9 min
In this week's episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the importance of a Rabbinic debate about the timing of the Exodus.
Jan 11, 2024
Jan 11, 2024
11 min
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a very difficult aspect of the story of the Exodus. How can we understand God denying Pharaoh free will?
Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024
11 min
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses an unusual aspect of one of the most familiar prayers of the Shabbat and Holy Day morning service. What is behind this oddity in an otherwise straightforward, seemingly simple prayer?
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023
5 min
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares another aggada- legend- told about the story of Joseph which can have great meaning for our lives.
Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2023
15 min
Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a midrash aggada, a traditional rabbinic story based on this week's Torah portion. This story can have implications for us in our day-to-day lives.
Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023
13 min
In this edition of the Podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin poses a curious question relating to Hanukkah and offers some answers from Jewish tradition.
Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
10 min
A special Hanukkah episode as we prepare to celebrate the festival in a world full of conflict and sadness. What can we learn from the lighting of the lights this year?
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
12 min
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?