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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
Sep 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
9 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a text which can help us as we think about teshuva: returning our lives to the proper path. As he explains, please note the companion piece to this podcast at the website robdobrusin.com
Sep 1, 2022
Sep 1, 2022
8 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an interpretation of the first verse of Parashat Shoftim, this week's Torah portion.
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
12 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers three traditional rabbinic texts which reflect the obligation we have to protect ourselves and our property and the limitations on how to act in such a situation.
Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022
13 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a commentary on the tradition of the 7 haftarah readings of consolation and comfort read between Tisha B'av and Rosh Hashana. What can this commentary teach us about faith and our relationship with our loved ones?
Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
10 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a piece he wrote based on Naomi Shemer's words in Yerushalyim shel Zahav, Jerusalem of Gold. He uses the words gold, metal and light to reflect his personal thoughts about the meaning of Judaism and Jewish tradition.
Aug 4, 2022
Aug 4, 2022
11 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the meaning of the synagogue rituals observed on Tisha B'av, the fast of the 9th of Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. This day, observed this coming Saturday evening and Sunday is one of the most meaningful of the entire year.
Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
12 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a critical Jewish concept in light of a truly remarkable recent event.
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
10 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the Torah narrative concerning Pinchas in the light of today's world.
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
8 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered on this week's Torah portion more than 15 years ago. The subject was thoughts on the rise of anti-Semitic rhetoric in the United States. Given all that we as Jews and our nation in general have experienced over the intervening years, does the message and tone of the sermon still have the same impact? Would the subject be approached differently in light of the events of recent years?
Jul 7, 2022
Jul 7, 2022
10 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the recent Supreme Court Decision regarding prayer.