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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.
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Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
What impact should a statement of intention make? Rabbi Dobrusin shares a scenario presented in the Talmud and discusses the answer that the traditional texts give us.
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah which he delivered last week for Parashat Vayera. What can we learn from Abraham's "bargaining" with God regarding the city of Sodom?
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches commentaries on this week's Torah portion which can lead us to a conclusion as to the relative importance of different aspects of Jewish tradition.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin connects the story of Abraham in his father's Idol Shop with a situation taking place today in our nation.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought on animals- appropriate for this week in which Parashat Noach, the story of Noah. This edition includes a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a traditional Jewish text connected to the Biblical Creation story. This text alway has great relevance but is particularly meaningful at this time.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers one tradition regarding the lulav and etrog, symbols of the holiday of Sukkot, and relates that tradition to the reality within Jewish communities today.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
In this very brief introduction, Rabbi Dobrusin clarifies a point about the timing of the recording of Episode 250.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the meaning behind the tradition of reading the book of Jonah on Yom Kippur. What can we learn from Jonah?
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
In this edition, the final edition before the High Holy Days, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an additional thought relating to Teshuvah, returning to the proper path in life.