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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 Mar 21, 2024
Episode 189: Three Questions for Purim
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin asks questions that we should think about as we prepare to celebrate the holiday of Purim.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 188: Blessings Part 3: A Momentous Opportunity
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about an upcoming event which is truly the occasion for the saying of a blessing despite traditions which argue to the contrary.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Episode 187: Blessings. Part 2
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In Jewish tradition, there are blessings to be said when experiencing many diverse aspects of our world. Rabbi Dobrusin introduces and discusses some of those blessings in the 2nd of a 3 part series.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Episode 186:A Most Important Blessing
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses one of the most beautiful and meaningful blessings we say as Jews. What meaning does this blessing have for our lives?
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Episode 185: Listening-To Everyone
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on a commentary on a verse from this week's Torah portion which has had a great influence on him in his rabbinic work and has an important message for all.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Episode 184: Building
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses some aspects of the subject which will dominate the next few Torah portions: the building of the mishkan, the portable sanctuary in the wilderness.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Episode 183: Leaping Forward
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin explains a critical element of the Jewish calendar and shares a traditional text about the calendar which reflects some important aspects of Jewish tradition.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Episode 182: A Different Melody
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This Shabbat, we read Parashat Yitro which contains the story of the giving of the Torah and the 10 commandments. In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a beautiful custom concerning the reading of the 10 commandments during the synagogue service.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Episode 181: Singing Together
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a memory, a rabbinic debate and a thought on a critical issue facing us today.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Episode 180: In Plain Sight
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
In this week's episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the importance of a Rabbinic debate about the timing of the Exodus.