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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
Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023
9 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story told by the Talmudic Rabbis about a person whose name is mentioned briefly in the Torah. What can the story of Serach bat Asher teach us?
Jan 19, 2023
Jan 19, 2023
18 min
Should Conservative Rabbis be permitted to officiate at a marriage ceremony when one of the partners is not Jewish? This question is currently being debated within the Conservative movement and in this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares his perspective on the issue.
Jan 12, 2023
Jan 12, 2023
11 min
Rabbi Dobrusin offers some thoughts in memory of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel z"L whose 50th yahrzeit has been observed this week.
Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
6 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin offers his answer to the question he posed in last week's edition of the podcast. Why does Joseph choose this moment to reveal his identity to his brothers?
Dec 29, 2022
Dec 29, 2022
9 min
In the first of a two part episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares two traditional answers to a vital question from this week's Torah portion. He then explains why these two answers do not reflect a critical aspect of the story and therefore he considers them insufficient. He then leaves the listener with a challenge to consider until next week's podcast: is there a way to answer the question which does, in fact, reflect that critical aspect of the portion?
Dec 18, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
11 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought about the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in light of another Jewish legal tradition.
Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
11 min
The connection between today's news and an age-old Jewish legal discussion is raised in this week's episode of Wrestling and Dreaming.
Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
12 min
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the concept of the "minyan"- the minimum number of adult Jews required in order to say some of the traditional prayers.
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
13 min
What is the role of the bracha, the blessing in Jewish tradition? Rabbi Dobrusin shares some stories relating to this question and encourages us to think about the role the saying of a blessing can play in our lives.
Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
6 min
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought for this Thanksgiving based upon one of our ritual traditions.