Yitro

When Is Yitro Read?

February 7, 2026 / 20 Shevat 5786

January 30, 2027 / 22 Shevat 5787

February 19, 2028 / 22 Shevat 5788

Summary

Yitro brings his daughter Zipporah and her two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, to his son-in-law Moses. (18:1-12)
Moses follows Yitro's advice and appoints judges to help him lead the people. (18:13-27)
The Children of Israel camp in front of Mount Sinai. Upon hearing the covenant, the Israelites respond, "All that God has spoken we will do." (19:1-8)
After three days of preparation, the Israelites encounter God at Mount Sinai. (19:9-25)
God gives the Ten Commandments aloud directly to the people. (20:1-14)
Frightened, the Children of Israel ask Moses to serve as an intermediary between God and them. Moses tells the people not to be afraid. (20:15-18)

Ten Minutes of Torah: Yitro Commentary

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Saving Ourselves from Burnout: The Importance of Delegating

By: Tema Smith

Parashat Yitro provides us with another important lesson about leadership: it is too big of a burden for one person. Relying on a single leader is not beneficial to the community at large.