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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
Oct 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020
13 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers one way to understand the term: "The Chosen People".
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
11 min
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a law relating to the building of a Sukkah and what we can learn from this simple teaching.
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
14 min
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.
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
7 min
This episode connects a verse from the book of Micah with a sweet story to greet the New Year.
Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
10 min
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.
Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
13 min
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?
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
13 min
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.
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
11 min
What are the implications of a belief in Divine creation? In this episode Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the relevance of Genesis for our lives today.
Aug 13, 2020
Aug 13, 2020
10 min
In the first part of a two part episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the importance of the first verse in the Torah.
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
10 min
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.