In the Torah portion of Yitro, we encounter a pivotal moment of leadership and reflection, and the beginning of the Jewish judicial system. Of note, not all parshahs have a clear and inherent conflict ...

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The Parsha begins by telling us that Yitro (Jethro), Moshe?s father-in-law, heard about all that G-d had done for the Jewish people in taking them out of Egypt. Deeply impressed, Yitro renounces his ...

The Torah portion Yitro is named after Moses’ father-in-law, who was a priest in Midian. When he heard about the exodus from Egypt and the miracles associated with it, he went to the desert where the ...

Our guest this week is Moshe Weinger Yeshiva University. This week’s Torah portion – Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) – begins with the advice given by Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, to the people of ...

“‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Me. Now then, if you will obey Me faithfully and keep My covenant, you shall be My treasured possession ...

In a parsha that chronicles the most widely observed revelation of God’s presence, and the giving of the Aseret HaDibrot (colloquially known as “The Ten Commandments”), there are also a number of ...

The student body of Mesivta Tiferet Jerusalem had boys from various social-economic backgrounds. Many of them were children of immigrants who struggled financially. Mr. Friedman, a wealthy and ...

“I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress.” – Ronald Reagan This week we have the privilege of reading the 10 ...

Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz shares wisdom from Parshat Yitro about putting aside one’s ego and working together for the common good. With all the uncertainties around us — climate change, public health ...

Watching Moshe (Moses) judge the Jews from morning to night, Yitro (Jethro), Moshe’s father-in-law, offers sound advice. He tells Moshe that if you continue trying to judge everyone, you surely will ...