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Mining The Riches Of The Parsha

Rabbi Michael Whitman

I am senior rabbi of ADATH (Adath Israel Poale Zedek Anshei Ozeroff) in Hampstead, Quebec, and adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. Contact me (rabbi@adath.ca) to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video and audio, all in one easy-to-access place sent directly to your inbox. Subscribe to my weekly podcast where we discuss, using classic and modern sources, the insights of each Parsha (weekly Torah portion) that

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00:11:30

10@9 Pieces of Wood Can Be Stronger Than Trees -...

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2025/11/05

This morning I share an insight from my friend and teacher, Abe Mezrich, There is a curious connection between Avraham and trees. So what does it mean when Avraham is to take cut pieces of wood? This leads to the ultimate goal, to live life with God.Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next

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00:21:06

10@9 God's Negotiating Style - November 4, 2025

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2025/11/04

This morning we discuss the truly astounding passage of Avraham negotiating with God about the people of Sodom. We explore the theological problems with this scene. And we appraise God's negotiating skill. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming

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00:15:05

10@9 Driving on Shabbat - November 3, 2025

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2025/11/03

This morning we derive from Avraham a new way of serving God that had never been done before. And we extrapolate to other situations where this new way of service can and should apply, including the time a drove my car on Shabbat. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great

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00:17:55

10@9 Why Tithe - November 2, 2025

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2025/11/02

This morning we investigate the first usage in the Torah of Maaser (tithing): what it is in the Torah, what it became (Tzedaka), how much, when, and to whom should you give. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while

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00:27:27

10@9 How to Choose a Hotel - October 31, 2025

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2025/10/31

This morning we consider the choice of hotels in which Avraham and Sarah stayed during their journey from Israel to Egypt because of a famine, And their choice of hotels when they returned to Israel. From this our sages construct a component of a refined character, and give us many practical ways to exhibit it.Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community

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00:47:55

Lech Lecha - October 30, 2025

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2025/10/31

This evening we analyze the menu of the meal Malki-Tzedek prepared for Avraham and how it conveys the secret of Judaism's eternal nature. We explore the Mitzvah of Brit Milah (ritual circumcision): why it is necessary, what it teaches us about creation and about our place in the world. I share the most memorable speech at a Brit I ever heard. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a

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00:22:27

10@9 I Need My Space - October 30, 2025

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2025/10/30

This morning we look into Avraham's decision to make space between him and his family, and Lot and his family. We survey different types of giving someone or some group their space, and how it helps in some situations. This is pithily expressed by Rodney Dangerfield and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. But the second part of this is what must happen when that person is in trouble. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University

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00:16:08

10@9 What Happens When Jews Fight - October 29, 2025

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2025/10/29

This morning we examine why Avraham felt it was necessary to put distance between him and his nephew Lot. Today we focus on what happens when Jews fight with each other. A Talmudic aphorism is as relevant today as it was then. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure

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00:21:42

10@9 Pay Attention at the End - October 28, 2025

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2025/10/28

10@9 Pay Attention at the End - October 28, 2025 by Rabbi Michael Whitman

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00:09:53

10@9 The Music and Humanity of Neil Young - October...

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2025/10/27

Since my teens, I have loved and continue to love) the music of Neil Young (as well as CSN and any combination of them). Some of my favorites are Heart of Gold, Old Man, Don't Let It Bring You down, Alabama, and many more. This morning I share an incredible story about Young that happened last week. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban

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00:17:32

10@9 Why Abraham - October 26, 2025

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2025/10/26

This morning we address why God chose Abraham over anyone else. We present three approaches, including an inspiring answer by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through

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10@9 Pears in Your Tree - October 24, 2025

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2025/10/24

This morning we investigate why God "descended" to see the Tower of Babel. Doesn't God know without "descending" (whatever that means for God)? To answer, I quote our family motto, devised by one of our children, which we all repeat regularly amongst ourselves.Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the

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00:54:24

Mining Noach - October 23, 2025

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2025/10/24

This evening we examine a radical but authentic understanding of Faith in God. We explore the complexity of a rainbow's message to us. And we investigate Game Theory in our Torah portion, based on Abarbanel. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming

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00:08:17

10@9 The Contradiction in Hallel - October 23, 2025

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2025/10/23

This morning we investigate Hallel, the prayer of praise and thanks we say on Holidays, such as today which is Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the new Jewish month. There is a contradiction between the two themes of this prayer and we discuss two approaches to resolve this; one from Rabbi Doron Peres, and one from Professor Shawn Aster - both are relevant to each of us every day. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill

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10@9 Finding Grace - October 21, 2025

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2025/10/21

This morning we analyze why Noach and his family were the only one's saved from the Mabul (flood). This is based on Or HaChaim, Sefer Chareidim, and a great story from Facebook. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while

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00:14:46

10@9 Incredible News from Israel - October 20. 2025

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2025/10/20

This morning , after a quote from Albert Einstein, I share several extraordinary, true stories about the newly returned hostages, focusing on how they made it and what kept they going through 738 days. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone

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00:11:23

10@9 End of Life Decisions - October 19, 2025

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2025/10/19

This morning we explore a subtle but critical distinction in assessing end of life decisions according to Jewish Law. And we correct a misleading title in a recent Times of Israel article.Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm

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00:19:23

10@9 Why Create an Imperfect World - October 17, 2025

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2025/10/17

This morning we analyze why God created a world and with so many imperfections. We tell the fictional story of the Lazy Mayor, the mayor of Harmony creek and what she did with The Lot. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile,

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00:25:53

10@9 God Always Gives Us a Second Chance - September...

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2025/09/19

This morning we explore how God always gives us another chance to do Teshuva and improve our ways. God does so for Yona and for the people of Ninveh. We share a remarkable story of genuine repentance from Reb Shlomo Carlebach.Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure

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00:29:17

10@9 Yona and Yishmael Save Us - September 18, 2025

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2025/09/18

This morning we explore the connection between the Book of Jonah and Rosh Hashanah (even though we read this work on Yom Kippur afternoon).The narrative of Yishmael and Hagar being sent away may seem disconnected from Rosh Hashanah, but it is actually its essence. This explains Tashlich (which many people misunderstand), and Yona's irritation with God's mercy. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of

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