Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Episode 150: A Mysterious Dot

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin explores the potential meaning of one word in this week's Torah portion. The word is spelled in an unusual way and can provide us with an intriguing idea. 

Episode 149: Cheesecake!

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses one of the most popular traditions of the holiday of Shavuot. 

Episode 148: A Single Hour

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches texts which can help us to consider how we judge other people's actions. 

Episode 147:The Meaning of Bar and Bat Mitzvah

In recognition of the 55th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, Rabbi Dobrusin shares his thoughts on the meaning of Bar and Bat Mitzvah for our young people and for families. (This is a repeat edition of the podcast from 2021). 

Episode 146: In Memory Of Rabbi Harold Kushner

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers an idea which changed the way many people think about God and honors the man who most clearly taught this idea to all of us. 

Episode 145: Israel Independence Day

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on the situation in Israel in recognition of Yom Ha'Atzamut, Israel Independence Day. 

Episode 144: Joy and Trembling

Rabbi Dobrusin shares the text from the Talmud in which we find the origin of a beloved Jewish tradition. 

Episode 143: Approaching the End of Pesach

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers some thoughts for the end of the holiday of Pesach. 

Episode 142: A Sacred Community

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the meaning of the ritual of the Afikoman and explains a term that is critical to the appreciation of the Pesach Seder. 

Episode 141: The Silence of the Dogs

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the traditions relating to the recitation of the 10 plagues during the Pesach Seder.