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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
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
13 min
In this episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the 2nd of the 3 Hanukkah blessings. How has the meaning of the blessing been changed by the addition of one simple Hebrew letter?
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
14 min
In this, the first of 3 episodes leading up to Hanukkah, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a question from the Talmud about one of the rituals of Hanukkah. This simply phrased question leads to a discussion of the role of the commandments in Jewish tradition.
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
14 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a critical life lesson from the text of the Talmud, discussing both the lesson itself and the fascinating way that the Talmudic rabbis deduced the lesson from the text of the Torah.
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
15 min
In this episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin presents thoughts on rituals of mourning in Jewish tradition.
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
12 min
How did Isaac react to being brought up to the altar to be sacrificed by his father at God's command? Rabbi Dobrusin shares a rabbinic legends which describes Isaac's conversation with his father before being bound on the altar. What can we learn about parents and children from this legend?
Oct 14, 2021
Oct 14, 2021
13 min
In this week's episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares three classic rabbinic stories about Abraham. Who was this man whom God chose to be the patriarch of the people?
Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
10 min
Rabbi Dobrusin shares excerpts from a sermon he delivered on Parashat Noach in 1998. The sermon concerned a significant accomplishment by one of his childhood heroes who provided a critical lesson for us all.
Sep 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
10 min
What can an incident at a World Series game teach us about how we relate to Torah? Rabbi Dobrusin answers this question in this episode of the podcast.
Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
13 min
As we conclude the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a beautiful traditional interpretation on a verse in a section of the Torah which, sadly, is often overlooked. What can this interpretation teach us about an important Jewish ritual?
Sep 17, 2021
Sep 17, 2021
15 min
What does diluted soup have to do with the celebration of the holiday of Sukkot and what life lesson can we derive from this pragmatic Sukkot tradition? Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the upcoming festival in this week's episode of Wrestling and Dreaming.