10@9 Inside Israel’s New Normal - January 25, 2026

This morning we survey the heightened tensions in Israel due to threats of an Iranian missile attack. We review the instructions given this past Friday from Israel's Home Front Command Center, which indicated, at that time, there were no raised alert levels, and continued with its "normal" instructions, which include continuous knowledge of different alert signals from different enemies, knowledge and preparation for immediate emergency protection if needed, and an ongoing possible threat to life if these instructions are not carefully followed. And this is now normal for everyone in Israel. 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: / @rabbimichaelwhitman Instagram: / adathmichael Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG... 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.