EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Father of a Fallen Soldier Said Something I Can't Forget | 10@9 | 2026.06.15
from Mining The Riches Of The Parsha · host Rabbi Michael Whitman
On a recent trip to Israel, I visited the family of a fallen soldier. His father spoke openly with me, a complete stranger, about his son, his loss, and his pride. Though his heart was broken, he expressed gratitude for having merited a son who gave his life protecting the people and State of Israel. What he said has stayed with me ever since. Later, I volunteered at Shuva Achim, a rest station for soldiers near the Gaza border. Together with others, I helped prepare lunch for more than one hundred soldiers and spent time speaking with them. These two experiences revealed something profound about Israeli society today: a resilience, sense of purpose, and generosity of spirit that will continue to inspire me long after returning to Montreal. 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 ([email protected]) 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.
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On a recent trip to Israel, I visited the family of a fallen soldier. His father spoke openly with me, a complete stranger, about his son, his loss, and his pride. Though his heart was broken, he expressed gratitude for having merited a son who gave his life protecting the people and State of Israel. What he said has stayed with me ever since. Later, I volunteered at Shuva Achim, a rest station for soldiers near the Gaza border. Together with others, I helped prepare lunch for more than one hundred soldiers and spent time speaking with them. These two experiences revealed something profound about Israeli society today: a resilience, sense of purpose, and generosity of spirit that will continue to inspire me long after returning to Montreal. 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 ([email protected]) 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.
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