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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 May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares his thoughts on an creative rabbinic interpretation of an unusual Torah verse. The subject is one which we confront very often in our lives.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
In this episode celebrating Israel Independence Day, Yom Ha-atzmaut, Rabbi Dobrusin shares memorable stories from his visits to Israel. These stories reflect some of the joys and wonders of traveling in Israel.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
In this first episode of a two part series looking forward to Yom Haatzmaut, Israel Independence Day, Rabbi Dobrusin considers a lesson he learned from an incident he experienced during his first visit to Israel.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a unique aspect of one of the songs sung at the end of the Pesach Seder.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the Pesach Song Chad Gadya and the interpretive versions the song has inspired.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses one of the traditional songs sung at the end of the Pesach Seder and considers a difficulty with the wording of the song.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin reflects on a memorable Passover experience and considers what impact it could have on our Seder observances.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
In this Purim episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin uses a story for the Book of Esther to comment on a situation very familiar to Diaspora Jews.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Rabbi Dobrusin shares his sermon from this past Shabbat as we all reflect on the horrible situation in Ukraine.
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a lesson from this week's Torah portion which can inspire us even as we confront the dangerous situation that the people of Ukraine and the entire world face today.