Exodus 18:1–20:26; Isaiah 6:1-7; 7:1-6; 9:5-6
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
Our Torah portion “Jethro” is one of the six readings named after a person. The others include Noah, Sarah, Korah, Balak and Pinchas (Phinneas). Our reading was named for the heathen and pagan priest of Midian who eventually became Moses’ father-in-law. It is here, we read in the heart of the Torah the most...