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. 

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

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

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. 

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? 

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?  

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. 

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. 

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

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