Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 13: Being Chosen

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers one way to understand the term: "The Chosen People".  

Episode 12: There Is a Limit

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a law relating to the building of a Sukkah and what we can learn from this simple teaching. 

Episode 11: Standing at the Gates

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses one of the most important themes of Yom Kippur and relates that concept to the meaning of the Neila service, the closing service of the holy day. 

Episode 10: A Rosh Hashanah Wash

This episode connects a verse from the book of Micah with a sweet story to greet the New Year. 

Episode 9: Alone

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. 

Episode 8: A Dilemma Regarding Prayer

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?

Episode 7 Teshuva: Repentance:What It Is, What It Isn't and What it Can Be

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. 

Episode 6: The Importance of Genesis

What are the implications of a belief in Divine creation? In this episode Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the relevance of Genesis for our lives today. 

Episode 5: A Memorable Photograph

In the first part of a two part episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the importance of the first verse in the Torah. 

Episode 4: Finding the Balance

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.