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Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism

Rabbi Rob Dobrusin

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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All Episodes

09:54

Episode 237: The Four Children part 2

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2025/04/02

Rabbi Dobrusin continues the discussion about the section of the Seder known as the Four Children.

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14:57

Episode 236: The Four Children: Part 1

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2025/03/26

Rabbi Dobrusin begins a 3 part series on one of the most distinctive texts in the Hagaddah: the section known as the Four Children. In this and next week's episodes, Rabbi Dobrusin will explore the text itself and in the third section share an extremely unfortunate error which the rabbis made in constructing this intriguing midrash.

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09:17

Episode 235: Reading and Interpreting

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2025/03/20

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a contrast between the observance of the holiday of Purim and the observance of Pesach. How are the rituals of the two holidays different?

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12:07

Episode 234: A D'var Torah for Purim Part 2

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2025/03/12

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin concludes the D'var Torah he began in the previous podcast episode.

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16:11

Episode 233 A D'var Torah for Purim Part 1

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2025/03/05

Rabbi Dobrusin shares the first half of a d'var Torah relating to a text for the holiday of Purim. You can find the text that the d'var Torah is based on here: https://www.hebrewsongs.com/?song=shoshanatyaakov

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12:14

Episode 232: Sh'ma Mina: Learn From This.

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2025/02/27

What can a rather odd text of the Talmud teach us about our lives today? Rabbi Dobrusin shares a lesson we can learn from an ancient text.

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07:44

Episode 231: A Chosen Name

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2025/02/18

Some in our community are being threatened and we must stand up for them. In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a midrash which has deep implications for those individuals- and for all of us- in our nation today.

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11:31

Episode 230: Thunder and Lightning

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2025/02/13

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on this week's Torah portion, parashat Yitro. How do we relate to the story of the giving of the Torah in the book of Exodus?

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09:18

Episode 229: Two Wooden Sticks

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2025/02/05

Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on this week's parashah. The teaching includes more than a passing reference to one of his favorite pastimes, a subject which will warm our hearts during the cold month of February.

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13:07

Episode 228: Ba'avur Zeh. Because of This.

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2025/01/30

In this edition of Wrestling and Dreaming, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on a critical verse in this week's Torah portion: Exodus 13:8

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11:39

Episode 227: January 2025

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2025/01/20

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin reflects on the return of 3 of the hostages from Gaza and the new Trump administration.

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10:48

Episode 226: 29 years later

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2025/01/15

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a sermon he delivered in 1996. The questions and concerned raised 29 years ago are still relevant today.

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17:22

Episode 225: Thoughts for this Hanukkah

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/12/24

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin revisits an idea that he spoke about previously in the podcast concerning one of our Hanukkah traditions. The discussion has particular importance this Hanukkah.

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12:43

Episode 224: Who is Joseph?

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2024/12/19

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin uses an unusual source to point out how we can view the character of Joseph in completely different ways.

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12:12

Episode 223: The Blacksmith

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2024/12/12

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a family story and relates it to this week's Torah portion.

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16:18

Episode 222: A Very Special Day

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2024/12/04

In this episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin explains why the day on which this podcast is posted is such an important date in terms of Jewish ritual.

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12:41

Episode 221: Thanksgiving 2024

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2024/11/27

After a brief introduction, this edition of the podcasts features Rabbi Dobrusin's pre-Thanksgiving message of 2020 as we prepared for Thanksgiving during the pandemic. How will we take advantage of the freedoms we have to celebrate more fully in 2024?

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08:00

Episode 220: Youth and Age

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2024/11/21

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a d'var Torah on this week's parasha of Hayei Sarah. How did the Rabbis interpret a phrase at the beginning of the parasha and what is problematic about that explanation?

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12:41

Episode 219: Abraham's Plan

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2024/11/14

In this edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin presents a midrash which looks at part of a Torah story in a completely different light. It portrays Abraham as taking a great risk, trusting in being correct in his conception of God.

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08:18

Episode 218: For You

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/11/07

What can we learn from the opening words of this week's Torah portion: Lech Lecha? Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a lesson which should be relevant to all of our lives.

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