Yitro (parsha)

Jethro (Hebrew יתרו, " Jethro " ) refers to a reading portion ( Parasha or Sidra called ) comprises the Torah and the text Ex / Shemot 18.1 to 20.23.

It is the Sidra of the 3rd or 4th Sabbath of the month of Shevat.

Gist

  • Jethro's visit with Moses, his son- in the desert
  • Jethro's advice to Moses may use Upper over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens
  • Election of Israel to the special property of God
  • Promulgation of the Ten Commandments at Sinai

Haftorah

The corresponding Haftorah is by Ashkenazic rite Isaiah 6:1-13; 7:1-6; 9:6-7, 6:1-13 by sefardischem rite only.

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