Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin continues his interpretation of the text presented in the last two episodes. 

Rabbi Dobrusin continues his discussion of the surprisingly meaningful text that he began in last week's episode. 

This week we begin the month of Elul, the month dedicated to repentance in preparation for the High Holy Days. In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a truly remarkable (and entertaining) text and gives the first part of his commentary on the meaning the text can have for our lives. 

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the issue of capital punishment in light of the sentence given to the perpetrator of the horrendous attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. 

Rabbi Dobrusin considers the distinction between talking about doing something and actually doing it by discussing the different ways the Sh'ma is said during the synagogue service. This edition of the podcast also has a reference to a one of his favorite comedy movies. 

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon on the subject of mourning, appropriate for the week of the fast day of Tisha B'av. 

Rabbi Dobrusin continues his discussion on how he decided to become a Rabbi. In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about rabbinical school and another very special place which was the most important piece to his training as a rabbi.

In the first of a two part podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin talks about the people and places that influenced him to become a rabbi. He asks the listener to consider who were the people and what were the places that leads to where each of us is today. 

Micah 6:6 is one of the most well known verses in the books of the Prophets. In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an interpretation of this verse and reflects on its relevance for today. 

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches an astounding text from the Talmud and considers its implications.