Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 276: An Ethical Question from the Talmud

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a question raised in the section of Talmud he has been studying with his Talmud study group this year. How do you "undo" a wrongful act?

Episode 275: An Introduction to Judaism

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares the introduction to Judaism that he gave recently to a very interested group of students. 

Episode 274: The Line From Egypt

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought on one of the blessings said during the Pesach seder. 

Episode 273: Plagues: Then and Now

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin looks back on the events of the past week and discusses an issue of importance regarding a section of the Seder. 

Episode 272: How Did I Get Here?

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin suggests a way to make this year's Seder personally meaningful.

Episode 271: A Sermon and A Tribute

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon on this week's parasha and a memorial tribute to his father. 

Episode 270: What's In A Name?

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the meaning of the name of the holiday of Purim and its meaning for today. 

Episode 269: Uplifting Music

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the power of music to lift us and honors two musical performers, one from the recent past and one from the present day. 

Episode 268: Realizing How Right I Was

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story about a d'var Torah he wrote more than 40 years ago and how his feelings about the words he wrote have changed over the years. 

Episode 267: Signs of Spring

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the holiday of Tu B'shvat, the "New Year of the Trees", sand two different blessings said on the occasion of seeing beautiful trees.