Our portion opens with the words “Vayishma Yisro ― and Yisro heard ― all that G-d did for the Jewish nation.” Rashi, our great commentator on Torah, asks, “What did Yisro hear that prompted him to leave the comforts of his home in Midyan to join the Jewish nation in the desert?” Rashi brings two …
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Sep 26
Truthful Double Talk
(Torah Portion Yisro) Truthful Double Talk “Don’t you remember me?” Josh exclaimed as he tried to catch the attention of the person who was heading towards him at a function. By the expressionless look on the man’s face, Josh saw that he had no clue of who he was. Josh excitedly began, “About twenty five …
Sep 26
A Bumper Sticker
(Torah Portion Yisro) A Bumper Sticker Last week, as I was pulling out of a parking space, a bumper sticker on the car in front of me caught my eye. The insight was profound, “G-d does not believe in atheists!” Pretty compelling! That same day, I shared this powerful one liner with one of my …
Sep 26
Mid Flight Exchange
(Torah Portion Yisro) Mid Flight Exchange It is quite common that we strike up a conversation with our seatmate on a plane, and often worthwhile business connections are thus forged. At times, the person sitting next to you is a fellow Jew and inevitably the conversation turns to affiliations, beliefs, Israel and family. A friend …
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