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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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12:38

Episode 217: Balancing

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/10/31

Rabbi Dobrusin shares one of his favorite traditional texts. The text reflects a completely different way of understanding a basic principle of Jewish theology.

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04:20

Special Edition: The 2024 Election

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/10/29

In this brief, special edition of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin speaks about the upcoming election.

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14:59

Episode 216: Additions

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2024/10/23

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses a complex and difficult issue that Conservative Rabbis have wrestled with for decades.

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14:25

Episode 215: Did I See It?

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/10/16

Rabbi Dobrusin shares the story of a recent experience and the lessons learned from what he saw- and didn't see.

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10:55

Episode 214: Hayom Today

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/09/29

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a pre Rosh Hashana sermon concerning the importance of "today".

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10:25

Episode 213: Shana Tova

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/09/26

In the episode of the podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some thoughts on the year that is ending and a hope for the year to come. This episode also includes an idea which is a contemporary take on a medieval tradition.

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09:25

Episode 212: A Troubling Commentary by a Usually...

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/09/19

In this week's podcast, Rabbi Dobrusin shares a commentary on a text in the Talmud which is truly upsetting. That the commentary comes from an honored and reliable source makes it even more upsetting. The subject is one which we should be considering seriously in this time of Teshuvah, repentance, before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

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10:10

Episode 211: Being Safe

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/09/12

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin examines the traditions regarding a verse in this week's Torah portion. And, of course, it begins with some words about the newest member of his household.

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12:21

Episode 210: Who Is The Person?

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/09/05

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares some questions we might consider as we begin the process of Teshuvah: repentance.

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13:27

Episode 209: Happiness on our Holy Days

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/08/29

Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on the concept of teshuva: repentance, as we approach the High Holy Days. What should frame of mind should we be in as we engage in teshuva?

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15:33

Episode 208: Remembering

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2024/08/22

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses two different ways of remembering something or someone we have lost.

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08:05

Episode 207: Doing the Right and the Good

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/08/15

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin shares thoughts on a critical verse in this week's Torah portion.

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11:42

Tisha B'av 2024

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/08/08

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers a question concerning the observance of the fast day of Tisha B'av this year.

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14:58

Episode 205: The Passage of Time

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/08/01

Rabbi Dobrusin gives a personal perspective on one of the most important of all human experiences.

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12:47

Episode 204: An Additional Idea

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/07/25

Rabbi Dobrusin explains a liturgical tradition which is based upon a section of this week's Torah portion.

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02:50

An Additional Thought for This Week

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2024/07/25

This brief podcast is an addendum to this week's edition of Wrestling and Dreaming.

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08:34

Episode 203: Two Sticks

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/07/18

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin offers a perspective on two Torah stories which have an unusual connection.

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09:30

Episode 202: A Critical Moment

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/07/11

In this edition, Rabbi Dobrusin considers the major issue in our nation with a thought about the Torah portion of the week.

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11:04

The Commandments on the Wall

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/07/03

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin discusses the recent decision by the State of Louisiana legislature regarding the placing of the 10 commandments in public school classrooms.

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14:41

Episode 200: God's Voice

Wrestling and Dreaming: Engaging Discussions on Judaism ·

2024/06/27

In this episode, Rabbi Dobrusin gives his answer to the question that he asked at the conclusion of last week's podcast. This is the 200th episode of the podcast and Rabbi Dobrusin ends this week's edition with some thoughts on the podcast as a whole.

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