10@9 David's, and Our Redemption - May 24, 2023

This morning we discuss the curious reason for repeating four verses in Hallel, the prayer praising God which is a hallmark of Yom Tov (including Shavuot this Friday and Shabbat morning). These lines are part of a conversation with a fascinating context, the improbable selection of David as King of Israel; improbable because of David's trauma and suffering as a child who was an embarrassment to his family (see especially Psalm 69). Based on Maharam MiPano, we explain why this backstory provides the essence and epitome of praising God, for everyone of us. 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://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3 Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions for 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.