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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 Aug 01, 2024
Episode 205: The Passage of Time
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Rabbi Dobrusin gives a personal perspective on one of the most important of all human experiences.

Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Episode 204: An Additional Idea
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Rabbi Dobrusin explains a liturgical tradition which is based upon a section of this week's Torah portion.

Thursday Jul 25, 2024
An Additional Thought for This Week
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
This brief podcast is an addendum to this week's edition of Wrestling and Dreaming.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Episode 203: Two Sticks
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin offers a perspective on two Torah stories which have an unusual connection.

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Episode 202: A Critical Moment
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the major issue in our nation with a thought about the Torah portion of the week.

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Episode 201: The Commandments on the Wall
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the recent decision by the State of Louisiana legislature regarding the placing of the 10 commandments in public school classrooms.

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Episode 200: God's Voice
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin gives his answer to the question that he asked at the conclusion of last week's podcast. This is the 200th episode of the podcast and Rabbi Dobrusin ends this week's edition with some thoughts on the podcast as a whole.

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Episode 199: Voices
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin introduces a commentary by Rashi which he finds particularly intriguing. The commentary has many implications, some of which Rabbi Dobrusin will discuss next week in a special 200th episode of Wrestling and Dreaming.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Episode 198: The Order of the Festivals
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the place of Shavuot in the order of the festivals of the year.

Thursday May 23, 2024
Episode 197: Personal Prayers Part 2
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin continues discussing the personal prayers of some of the Talmudic Rabbis. These prayers carry messages which are critical to us today.