Yitro, Yithro, Yisroi, Yithre, Yisrau, or Yisro (יִתְרוֹ ‎, Hebrew for the name "Jethro," the second word and first distinctive word in the parashah) is the seventeenth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the fifth in the Book of Exodus.

The name of the Parshah, "Yitro," means "Jethro" and it is found in Exodus 18:1. Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, hears of the great miracles which G‑d performed for the people of Israel, and comes from Midian to the Israelite camp, bringing with him Moses’ wife and two sons.

In this Torah portion, Moses tells his father-in-law, Jethro (Yitro), about the miracle of the exodus. Jethro proclaims that the Israelite God is greater than all other gods, and he makes a sacrifice. Jethro then advises Moses to delegate leadership roles in order to not tire himself out. The Israelites camp at the bottom of Mount Sinai.

2002年1月24日 · The name of the Parshah, "Yitro," means "Jethro" and it is found in Exodus 18:1. Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, hears of the great miracles which G‑d performed for the people of Israel, and comes from Midian to the Israelite camp, bringing with him Moses’ wife and two sons.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Parashat Yitro from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites.

2025年2月12日 · Parashat Yitro is framed by the geographical and conceptual ideas of exile and homecoming. Against the backdrop of Bereishit, the notion of movement is critical in framing the experiences of biblical characters: the exile from Eden; the exile of Cain; the “calls” to Abraham, Jacob, and others to move, relocate, and find new homes.

Yitro was the father of Moses's wife Tzipporah and a Midianite priest. He served as Moses's advisor in the desert.

2025年2月15日 · Learning & Values Parshah (Weekly Torah) Shemot - Exodus Yitro Texts & Summaries

2025年2月15日 · Parashat Yitro: Summary Jethro, Moses' father-in-law suggests a system for establishing lower courts to settle disputes; God speaks the Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel amidst fire, smoke, and the sound of the shofar.

2025年2月15日 · News of which two events motivated Yitro to come join the Jewish People? What name of Yitro indicates his love for Torah? Why was Tzipora with her father, Yitro, and not with Moshe when Bnei Yisrael left Egypt? Why does verse 18:5 say that Yitro came to the desert — don't we already know that the Bnei Yisrael were in the desert?