Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 214: Hayom Today

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a pre Rosh Hashana sermon concerning the importance of "today". 

Episode 213: Shana Tova

In the  episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on the year that is ending and a hope for the year to come. This episode also includes an idea which is a contemporary take on a medieval tradition. 

Episode 212: A Troubling Commentary by a Usually Reliable Source

In this week's podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a commentary on a text in the Talmud which is truly upsetting. That the commentary comes from an honored and reliable source makes it even more upsetting. The subject is one which we should be considering seriously in this time of Teshuvah, repentance, before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. 

Episode 211: Being Safe

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin examines the traditions regarding a verse in this week's Torah portion. And, of course, it begins with some words about the newest member of his household. 

Episode 210: Who Is The Person?

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some questions we might consider as we begin the process of Teshuvah: repentance. 

Episode 209: Happiness on our Holy Days

Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the concept of teshuva: repentance, as we approach the High Holy Days. What should frame of mind should we be in as we engage in teshuva? 

Episode 208: Remembering

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses two different ways of remembering something or someone we have lost. 

Episode 207: Doing the Right and the Good

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on a critical verse in this week's Torah portion. 

Episode 206:Tisha B'av 2024

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers a question concerning the observance of the fast day of Tisha B'av this year. 

Episode 205: The Passage of Time

Rabbi Dobrusin gives a personal perspective on one of the most important of all human experiences.