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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
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.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Playing word games are very popular these days. In this episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a creative commentary based on this week's Torah portion with some contemporary updates. The commentary is not quite Wordle but It's fun and instructive.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
This week's Torah portion of Ki Tissa begins with a census of some of the people of Israel in the wilderness. What lesson can we learn from this story? Rabbi Dobrusin considers this question in this week's episode.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin reminds us of one specific act that many can perform to fulfill the critical Jewish value of Pikkuach Nefesh: our responsibility to save the life of another individual.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin finds meaning in one particular aspect of this week's Torah portion. What can we learn from the presence of one aspect of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary of the journey in the wilderness?
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin pays tribute to a singer and to a songwriter whose words can inspire thoughts about Jewish life and the study of Torah.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on yesterday's horrible anti-Semitic attack in Colleyville, Texas.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
A phrase in the Song of the Sea which we read in this week's Torah portion leads to the question: What does it mean to glorify God? In this week's episode of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares two commentaries from the Talmud, one of which has implications for how we perform our Jewish rituals.