Moshe and Yitro

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Parashat Yitro
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
Why did Yitro come to the camp? Was his advice to Moshe sage? Did Moshe follow his advice? When did Yitro arrive at the camp, and when did the parallel episodes of appointing elders and judges occur? Why was the punishment of the sinners at Kivrot Ha-Ta’ava so severe, and what is the difference between the requests for meat in Beha’alotekha and in Shelah?
Moshe and Hovav
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
Why does the Torah document Moshe's request that Hovav join the nation on their journey to Canaan? Why is this offer inserted in the center of the preparations for the journey? Why isn't Hovav's answer recorded?
Of Lusts and Laments
Rabbi Chanoch Waxman
Moshe's response to the "mitavim" - the people who desired meat - differs from his previous reactions to the sins and complaints of Bnei Yisrael. What's the reason for his changed attitude? Is there a connection between the sin of "those who desired meat" and the departure of Yitro?
The Well Scene: A Betrothal
Dr. Yael Ziegler
This shiur follows the theme of a man from a foreign land meeting a woman at a well, and their meeting resulting in marriage. We will explore the unique qualities of each story. Ruth and Boaz do not meet at a well, but their unusual meeting does lead to marriage. What makes the story unique is that the female protagonist in the story is from a foreign land, instead of the man, and she is the true heroine of the story.
Yitro
HaTanakh.com Staff
From Sea to Sinai - Trials and Edification
Rabbi Dr. Avraham Walfish |
Between the two great revelations in the book of Shemot, the splitting of the sea and the Ten Commandments, the Torah describes a series of events in the wilderness, including the miraculous provision of food and water, the battle of Amalek, and the visit of Yitro. Through close reading techniques, including careful attention to literary and thematic connections linking these narratives, we will explore the ways in which the challenges and trials of living in the wilderness help prepare the people to progress from the revelation at the sea to the revelation at Sinai.
“Listen to me; I will give you counsel, and may God be with you”
Rabbi Gad Eldad
On his visit to Moshe and Bnei Yisrael at their encampment in the wilderness, Yitro observes Moshe’s daily routine as the nation’s sole judge. He offers a suggestion aimed at increasing efficiency and ensuring that Moshe will not end up collapsing under this impossible burden. At the beginning of Sefer Bamidbar, with the Israelite camp organizing itself to journey on, we suddenly encounter another dialogue between Moshe and his father-in-law. The appearance of this unit in Sefer Bamidbar is a source of perplexity among the commentators. If Yitro had already gone home in Sefer Shemot, then how is it that we encounter this scene in Sefer Bamidbar, with Moshe trying to deter him from leaving?
"And He Prostrated Himself, and He Kissed Him"
Dr. Brachi Elitzur
The ambiguous expression surrounding the reunion between Moshe and his father-in-law as described in Parshat Yitro allows for two different understandings of who it is who prostrates himself and kisses the other. The dual meaning indicates a mutual covenant between the two men, and represents Yitro’s acceptance into the Jewish nation.
Yitro and Amalek
Dr. Yael Ziegler | 33 minutes
When does Yitro arrive? When does the meeting with Moshe take place? What was it that he heard that motivated him to see Moshe? And where does this meeting fit in chronologically- before or after Ma’amad Har Sinai? Why is it recorded here? There are astoundingly strong linguistic parallels between the Yitro and the Amalek story that precedes it. We look at these mirror image parallels, as well as the story of Yael and Sisra to see that the nearby nations are not monolithic when it comes to choices about the knowledge of God and the attitude toward Bnei Yisrael.
Justice or Peace?
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
What was the benefit of Yitro’s suggestion to Moshe about delegating the role of judging the Jewish people?

By delegating the judicial function downward, Moses would bring ordinary people – with no special prophetic or legal gifts – into the seats of judgment. Precisely because they lacked Moses’ intuitive knowledge of law and justice, they were able to propose equitable solutions, and an equitable solution is one in which both sides feel they have been heard; both gain; both believe the result is fair, which is the ultimate goal of the judicial process.

This lecture is part of the Covenant & Conversation series.

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Justice or Peace? (Audio)
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | 10 minutes
What was the benefit of Yitro’s suggestion to Moshe about delegating the role of judging the Jewish people?

By delegating the judicial function downward, Moses would bring ordinary people – with no special prophetic or legal gifts – into the seats of judgment. Precisely because they lacked Moses’ intuitive knowledge of law and justice, they were able to propose equitable solutions, and an equitable solution is one in which both sides feel they have been heard; both gain; both believe the result is fair, which is the ultimate goal of the judicial process.

This lecture is part of the Covenant & Conversation series.

To read more from Rabbi Sacks or to subscribe to his mailing list, please visit http://www.rabbisacks.org/. You can also follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Yitro - Common Sense and Divine Law
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 21 minutes
In this shiur on Parashat Yitro, we will discuss the interaction between common sense and the Divine Command. The tensions between them are evident in the interaction between Moshe and Yitro. What was Yitro suggesting, and where does God’s command fit in with his idea? What are the pitfalls of using common sense when it comes to Torah law? There are gray areas - when is common sense acceptable, and when is it not enough? There are repercussions for the Halakhic System.
The Marriage of God and Israel
Rabbi David Fohrman |
Parshat Yitro contains the most important piece in the narrative of the Jewish people, the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, when the nation and God are 'married.' Curiously, before that story, we have two short stories about Yitro, Moses's father-in-law, first when he throws a feast to celebrate the salvation, and then when he advises Moses to set up a court system.

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Parshat Yitro Part 1: Yitro's Arrival
Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom | 43 minutes
Who was Yitro? What motivated Yitro to come meet Moshe? What did he hear about? This podcast closely analyses the text in the beginning of Parshat Yitro in order to answer these questions.

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And it came to pass the next day
Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky
Moshe: Birth of a Leader
Dr. Yael Ziegler | Hour and 5 minutes
Who was Moshe? Why was he chosen as a leader? This lecture weaves together midrashim, parshanim, and close attention to the literary reading of the text itself to see if we can get some deeper insights into the story of Moshe, and to understand how his early life experiences helped shape his future as a leader.

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