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Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

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99 episodes
Language
English
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No
Date created
2020/07/14
Latest episode
2026/10/08
Average duration
13 min.
Release period
10 days

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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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Episode 275: A Work of Art
2026/10/08
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on a personal interest of his and relates it to this Shabbat.
Episode 274: Remembering a Giant
2026/10/01
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about a mentor and role model who left a great impression on him and on so many.
Episode 272: Tying Shoes
2026/08/27
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares one of his favorite sermons, delivered on Yom Kippur 2015. What have we learned from those who came before?
Episode 271: Remembering Them
2026/08/20
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered before the Yizkor, Memorial Service, in 2007. It is not as much a sermon about remembering those whom we have lost as it is about another aspect of our lives. It is also notable in that it is based on a remarkable movie- a comedy, no less.
Episode 270: Beloved Crumbs
2026/08/13
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon that he delivered for the Yizkor (memorial) service on Yom Kippur several years ago.
Episode 269: A Hammer and A Chisel
2026/08/06
Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered on Yom Kippur 2003. The ideas expressed are still relevant today.
Episode 268: The First Sermon
2026/07/30
In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin observes a significant anniversary by sharing a sermon he delivered on that day.
Episode 267: The Keys to the Temple
2026/07/22
Tonight begins the fast of Tisha B'av, the anniversary of the destructions of the Temples in Jerusalem. In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the potential meanings of a truly remarkable story told in the Talmud about the destruction. What can we learn from this story?
Episode 266: Day and Night
2026/07/16
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a story in the news which has ramifications for the very foundation of our lives.
Episode 265: People and Places II
2026/07/09
This edition features a re-posting of a previously recorded episode which asks important questions inspired by the Torah reading for this Shabbat: the conclusion of the book of Bemidbar, Numbers.
Episode 264: America
2026/07/02
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares words about growing up in the USA that he wrote 14 years ago after a potentially life-changing experience. Do they still apply today?
Episode 263: Interpersonal Commandments
2026/06/25
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin expresses a critical point regarding mitzvot bein adam l'havero, interpersonal commandments, using bikkur holim, visiting the sick as an example.
Episode 262: Korach and Community
2026/06/18
In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a teaching from the Talmud connecting this week's Torah portion to a critical interpersonal mitzvah. What can we learn from this connection?
Episode 261: Lessons From A Spy Story
2026/06/12
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a previously recorded edition of the podcast from 2021 and urges us to consider whether these words resonate with us 5 years later.
Have You Seen?
2026/05/31
In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on last week's Torah portion of Naso. It ends with a rather provocative statement made by a well known rabbinic figure.

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