Yitro (Jethro) – Exodus 18:1 – 20:23

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In this week’s Torah portion, Yitro, the Children of Israel meet a nation who will haunt them for centuries: Amalek. Israel had no resources, land, or prior acquaintance with Amalek. Yet Amalek hated Israel, their God and all that was good. Conversely, Jethro, a foreigner. chose to follow the God of Israel and embraced what was good. This portion sets life and death before us all. Join Shmuel for Torah portion Yitro!



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