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Parasha #17: Yitro (יִתְרוֹ)

Reading passages

Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ)
Haftarah : Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 (Ashkenazim) or Isaiah 6:1-13 (Sephardim)

Summary

Parasha Yitro (“Jethro”) describes the arrival of Yitro, Moses’ father-in-law, who advises Moses to delegate judicial responsibilities to capable leaders to ease his burden. The portion culminates in the Israelites’ encounter with God at Mount Sinai, where they receive the Ten Commandments, establishing the foundational laws for their covenant with God. This significant event emphasizes the importance of leadership, community, and divine law in the life of Israel.

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This image was generated by DALL.E based upon the name of this parasha. The following prompt was auto generated: “A majestic biblical scene from the Torah portion Yitro, depicting the dramatic giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. The mountain is engulfed in smoke and fire, with lightning flashing from the sky and a thick cloud covering the peak. At the base of the mountain, the Israelites stand in awe and reverence, some shielding their eyes. Moses is at the forefront, climbing or standing partway up the mountain, illuminated by divine light. The setting is dramatic and spiritual, capturing the moment of divine revelation with powerful energy and ancient desert landscape.”