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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 Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the background of the most famous Hanukkah story. Why was the story told and what lesson does it teach us?
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the meaning behind two favorite Hanukkah songs and the conflict that the two songs represent. How do we find a middle ground between two extreme approaches to the holiday of Hanukkah?
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a story from his summers working at Camp Ramah in New England. The story can inspire us as we celebrate a different kind of Thanksgiving this year.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
In this episode, we explore three words from this week's Torah portion and discover how they can be read in two completely different ways. One of those ways will lead to a critical moral lesson that we should always remember.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a type of experience which will be familiar to many. He encourages those who have had similar experiences to recognize and accept their significance and to feel comfortable sharing the stories with others.
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
In this post-election episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on 2 traditional texts which reflect this moment of opportunity for our nation.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
This episode features a discussion on the tradition of hachnassat orchid, the welcoming in of guests. How can this important Jewish tradition function in the situation we face today?
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin reflects on the coming election from the perspective of a traditional Jewish text.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
In this d'var Torah on the story of Noah, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the positive and negative implications of seeing religious observance and tradition as a sanctuary in the face of a changing world.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
This week, Rabbi Dobrusin offers thoughts on the tradition of the Mishebayrach blessing asking God to heal those who are ill. a