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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 Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a very difficult aspect of the story of the Exodus. How can we understand God denying Pharaoh free will?
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses an unusual aspect of one of the most familiar prayers of the Shabbat and Holy Day morning service. What is behind this oddity in an otherwise straightforward, seemingly simple prayer?
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares another aggada- legend- told about the story of Joseph which can have great meaning for our lives.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Rabbi Dobrusin teaches a midrash aggada, a traditional rabbinic story based on this week's Torah portion. This story can have implications for us in our day-to-day lives.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
In this edition of the Podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin poses a curious question relating to Hanukkah and offers some answers from Jewish tradition.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
A special Hanukkah episode as we prepare to celebrate the festival in a world full of conflict and sadness. What can we learn from the lighting of the lights this year?
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah- a sermon- on this week's Torah portion of Vayishlach. The sermon considers the Jewish legal concept of "shaliach", a person who represents an individual in the performance of a mitzvah, a commandment. What implications does this have for us in our daily lives?
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses why he added two words to a traditional prayer this Shabbat.
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
In this week's edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a very important issue facing Jews in America and concludes with a provocative question which we all should consider.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an astounding midrash (textual interpretation) from the story of the Binding of Isaac. What can we learn from this unusual interpretation?