Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 170: A Lesson from the Akedah

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?

Episode 169: Rest for the Weary

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about a beautiful phrase in this week's haftarah reading from the book of Isaiah. 

Episode 168: The Israel Gaza War

Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the horrendous terrorist attack of last week's and Israel response. 

Episode 167: Reading from the Torah This Year

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers how we will hear and understand the Torah this year. 

Israel

Brief thoughts in the wake of this weekend's horrific terrorist attacks. 

Episode 166: Returning and Moving Forward

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a message inherent in one of the readings for the holiday of Simchat Torah. 

Episode 165:Joy

As we approach the festival of Sukkot, known as z'man simchataynu, the "time of our joy", Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on enjoying life from the perspective of Jewish tradition. 

Episode164: A Sacred Text: Part 4

Rabbi Dobrusin concludes his interpretation of the text he has been discussing in the past 3 episodes with thoughts for the upcoming High Holy Day season. 

Episode 163: A Sacred Text: Part 3

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin continues his interpretation of the text presented in the last two episodes. 

Episode 162: A Sacred Text Part 2

Rabbi Dobrusin continues his discussion of the surprisingly meaningful text that he began in last week's episode.