Mining The Riches Of The Parsha

Rabbi Michael Whitman
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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 will make a difference in your life. Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3 Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches2 Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube And my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ See more classes at www.adath.ca/page_audio.html. Contact me - rabbi@adath.ca.

  1. SEP 19

    10@9 God Always Gives Us a Second Chance - September 19, 2025

    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 in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    26 min

  2. SEP 18

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

    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 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    29 min

  3. SEP 17

    10@9 Yona's Backstory - September 17, 2025

    We read Sefer Yonah (The Book of Jonah) on the afternoon of Yom Kippur, but the themes of the narrative, and the questions it asks us to confront are fundamental to the entire High Holiday season. Today we focus on Yona's backstory, what we know about him before this narrative, and how that impacts our understanding of the work as a whole. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    29 min

  4. SEP 14

    10@9 The King is in the Field - September 14, 2025

    This morning we a phrase that had become popular, "The King is in the field." We explain its origin, with Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, and the actual offer it claims to make, demonstrated by a dramatic story from Rabbi Meilech Biderman. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    19 min

  5. SEP 12

    10@9 Niv Nirel Center in 3 Amazing Stories - September 12, 2025

    This morning we explore an extraordinary place, Niv Nirel Center in Israel, with 3 stories (from an interview done by Daniel Gordis). The first story will frighten you and break your heart. The second story will inspire you and give you hope for the future. And the third story will do all that and more. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    26 min

  6. SEP 12

    Ki Tavo - September 11, 2025

    This evening we explore the ceremony of Bikkurim (bringing first fruits) and how it is structured to help us repel external enemies and resolve internal squabbles. We investigate the concept of Nechama (comfort or consolation after a major loss). Where do we hope to arrive, based on Rabbi Maurice Lamm, Rabbi S.R. Hirsch, Frederik Backman, and Suleina Jaouad. Finally, we trace the structure and significance of Selichot, which begin this Saturday night. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    40 min

  7. SEP 11

    10@9 24 Years After 9-11 - September 11, 2025

    This morning we draw three lessons that remain with us of the terrible events 24 years ago today. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    15 min

  8. SEP 10

    10@9 The Difference Between the First Day Rosh Hashanah and the Second - September 10, 2025

    This morning we analyze the initiation ceremony as the Jewish People entered Israel, and the relevance it has for us today, using the explanation of Rabbi Yerucham Perlow. With that we explore why there are two days of Rosh Hashanah, and how they differ, based on the Zohar and the Arizal. 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 prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

    24 min
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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 will make a difference in your life. Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3 Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches2 Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube And my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ See more classes at www.adath.ca/page_audio.html. Contact me - rabbi@adath.ca.

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