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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
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
This episode connects a verse from the book of Micah with a sweet story to greet the New Year.
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a way of looking at the idea of "divine judgment" which has an impact on our understanding of the High Holy Days and on our everyday lives.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
In this episode Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a question he is frequently asked What do I do if I don't believe the words of a prayer?
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin examines the concept of teshuva: repentance, and discusses the impact it can have on our lives and on the world.
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
What are the implications of a belief in Divine creation? In this episode Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the relevance of Genesis for our lives today.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
In the first part of a two part episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the importance of the first verse in the Torah.
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the traditional Jewish concept of yetzer ha-tov and yetzer ha-ra, the good inclination and the evil inclination.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the importance of the observance of the fast day of Tisha B'av for us today.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this episode Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a lesson about our lives derived from the structure of the book of Bemidbar, the book of Numbers.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin explains the meaning behind the title of the Podcast: a reference to a character in the Bible who inspires us to this day.