Torah Portion: Yitro

For the week of January 28, 2024

Torah Portion: Yitro

יתרו

Torah Portion: Exodus 18:1–20:23

Prophets: Isaiah 6:1–7:6; 9:5–6

New Testament: Matthew 5:17-20

Commentary: The portion offers insights into leadership, wisdom, and the establishment of a just society. The giving of the Ten Commandments is a pivotal moment, laying the foundation for ethical and moral conduct. It emphasizes the covenantal relationship between God and His people, highlighting themes of holiness, responsibility, and communal living.