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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.
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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Rabbi Dobrusin continues his discussion on how he decided to become a Rabbi. In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about rabbinical school and another very special place which was the most important piece to his training as a rabbi.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
In the first of a two part podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin talks about the people and places that influenced him to become a rabbi. He asks the listener to consider who were the people and what were the places that leads to where each of us is today.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Micah 6:6 is one of the most well known verses in the books of the Prophets. In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares an interpretation of this verse and reflects on its relevance for today.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches an astounding text from the Talmud and considers its implications.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares from his experiences and from traditional Jewish tales that address the issue of how rabbis can navigate situations in which observance of Jewish Law is seen as a detriment to an individual.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the recently released White House Strategy against Anti-Semitism.
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a thought on a verse from this week's Haftarah (reading from the Prophets). How has one prophet expanded and improved the words of a prior prophet?
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
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.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses one of the most popular traditions of the holiday of Shavuot.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin teaches texts which can help us to consider how we judge other people's actions.