Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 253: For Love of Animals

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. 

Episode 252: One Human Being

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. 

Episode 251: The Symbolism of the Lulav and Etrog

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. 

Introduction to Episode 250

In this very brief introduction, Rabbi Dobrusin clarifies a point about the timing of the recording of Episode 250.

Episode 250: What Jonah Can Teach Us

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?

Episode 249: Where Are You

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. 

Episode 248: Confession

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin focuses on one of the critical traditions regarding teshuvah, repentance in Jewish tradition and relates it to an issue in our nation today. 

Episode 247: Like the Old Days

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought based upon a verse in this week's Torah reading and a line from the daily prayers. These texts and a rabbinic interpretation reflect a critical thought for this time of year. 

Episode 246: That Was Before

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses an important issue facing clergy and all of us as we wrestle with issues or aspects our lives. 

Episode 245: Comfort

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a fascinating traditional aggada (legend) concerning comfort.