Questions tagged [yisro--the-man]
Yisro/Yitro/Jethro, a man who is mentioned in the book of Shemot/Exodus and elsewhere.
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Yisro wanting to go back to convert people: Moshe says no!
In Parshas Behaaloscha (Bamidbar 10:29), the Torah says:
And Moshe said to Ḥovav, the son of Re῾u᾽el, the Midyanite, Moshe’s father in law, We are journeying to the place of which the L-rd said, I ...
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Connection Between Shechem and Yitro? (and Amalek)
When Saul goes to war against Amalek, he tells the Kenites to withdraw from among the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:6).
In Josephus's Antiquities, it is David who gives this warning when he is attacking the ...
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What are the 3 categories of things that Yisro heard?
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In the beginning of Parsha Yisro, it says:
Now Moses' father in law, Jethro, the chieftain of Midian, heard all that God had done for Moses and for Israel, His people that the
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How did Moshe risk staying with Jethro
It is known that Jethro was one of Pharaoh's advisors. Moses was wanted by Pharaoh. How did Jethro take the risk in offering his residence and daughter to Moshe? Moreover, how did Moshe risk living in ...
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Was Pinchas related to Yithro? How?
Rashi states that there were suspicions of an avoda zara worshiper in Pinchas lineage. Was he related to Yithro?
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Why didn't Yisro die upon doing Tshuvah for Avodah Zarah?
This link quotes the Gemara as the source for my question: https://www.sefaria.org/Avodah_Zarah.17a.8?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=he
So how is it that Yisro a World-Class-Idolator went on so long?
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How did Yisro figure out that Hashem is the greatest?
When Yisro came to the Jewish nation, he said that now he knows that Hashem is the greatest because "in the very same thing in which they sinned against them" (18:11).
What does this mean ...
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Why seven names for Jethro?
Jethro was called by 7 names in the Tanach. Rashi summarizes:
שֶׁבַע שֵׁמוֹת נִקְרְאוּ לוֹ: רְעוּאֵל, יֶתֶר, יִתְרוֹ, חוֹבָב, חֶבֶר, קֵינִי, פּוּטִיאֵל
He was called by seven names: Reuel, Jether, ...
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Why mention the relationship again
In Shemot 18:1, Yitro is identified as a priest of Midian and father-in-law of Moses. In verse 2 we are told again that he is the father-in-law of Moses. In verse 5 again. In verse 6, Yitro himself ...
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How was Yitro allowed to say to Moses "you're acting not good"?
וַיֹּאמֶר חֹתֵן מֹשֶׁה אֵלָיו לֹא־טוֹב הַדָּבָר אֲשֶׁר אַתָּה עֹשֶׂה׃
But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing you are doing is not right"; (Shmot 18)
The Halachah says (Rambam T"T ...
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Why are Jews avoiding giving the name Jethro to their sons? [duplicate]
How come the name "Jethro" is not given to Jews? Wasn't he a good guy in the end?
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Was there a parasha beginning at Exodus 18:21?
Rashi to Exodus 18:1 says that Yisro was also called
Yeser because he added (yasar) a parasha in the Torah: "And you see…" [from 18:21].
We don't have a parasha break before verse 21. Did ...
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How did Yitro know he can join the Jewish Nation?
The fact of Yitro's conversion passes transparently in the Torah commentary.
However, I wondered why he assumed he'll be accepted to the Jewish people and not rejected? Especially for those who ...
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What is the significance of the title of Parshat Yitro?
What is the significance that the parsha that contains the events of Mattan Torah and the Aseret Hadibrot is called "Yitro", who was a convert?
I understand that the simple answer is that "Yitro" is ...
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Phinehas' Birth: When could Eleazar have met one of Jetro's daughters?
He distinguished himself as a youth at Shittim with his zeal against
the Heresy of Peor.
This line is in multiple places, including Wikipedia and The Israel Bible. It implies that Phinehas (aka ...
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Was Yisro descended from Avraham
Was Yitro descended from Avraham Avinu, and if so, how? I seem to remember he was a descendant of Hagar/Keturah but can't find where I saw that.
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Why does Yisro recommend so many judges?
In Shemos 18:21 Yisro tells Moshe that he shouldn't judge Bnei Yisrael himself, instead he should appoint:
וְאַתָּ֣ה תֶחֱזֶ֣ה מִכָּל־הָ֠עָם אַנְשֵׁי־חַ֜יִל יִרְאֵ֧י אֱלֹהִ֛ים אַנְשֵׁ֥י אֱמֶ֖ת ...
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Why was Yisro sent home?
After hearing about the miraculous things Hashem did for Bnei Yisrael when taking them out of Mitzrayim, Yisro (Moshe's father-in-law) travels from Midian and comes for a visit.
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What religious practice did Yitro/Jethro follow that he would be known as a priest before his conversion?
Is it known what religious practices or philosophy was followed by Jethro before his conversion? I respect that he was simply a "pagan," but what philosophy did he adhere to that would allow him to ...
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Was Yitro a prophet?
Yitro is such an important tzaddik in the Torah, I was wondering if he is a prophet?
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Why does Yisro tell Moshe that he came with Moshe's wife "and her sons" rather than "your sons"?
At Exodus 18:6, Moshe's father-in-law, Yisro, tells Moshe that he had come with Moshe's wife and "her sons." Why didn't he say to Moshe that she had come with "your sons"?
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Did Jethro convert? Before or after Matan Torah?
Did Jethro convert? And, was it before or after the Torah was given? I heard a few things this past shabbat, but I would like to see if we can compile all of the midrashic and aggadic opinions.
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Rashi's proof of the timing of Yisro's conversation with Moshe about judges
Rashi (to Ex. 18:13) cites Mechilta that "the next day," when Yisro saw Moshe judging the people and offered his advice about appointing inferior judges, was the day after Yom Kippur. Part ...
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Rashi's apparent internal confusion over יתרו/רְעוּאֵל
Per Bamidbar 10:29 (see below), חֹבָב בֶּן רְעוּאֵל was the father-in-law of מֹשֶׁה. There, רש"י asks why רְעוּאֵל is referred to in Shemoth 2:18 as the "father" of בנות יתרו, and he answers that ...
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Why don't we name children Yitro?
Yitro appears to be an overall positive character in the Torah. At least as much as Noah or Saul, yet I do not know of contemporary (or even ancient) Jews named Yitro. Why is that?
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Why does Rashi say Yisro heard *two* things?
Shemot 18:1:
וישמע יתרו: מה שמועה שמע ובא, קריעת ים סוף ומלחמת עמלק
Now…Jethro…heard: What news did he hear that [made such an impression that] he came? The splitting of the Red Sea and the war with ...
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