Episode 17: Jethro (Yitro)

Sarah and Jason discuss Yitro, the seventeenth portion of the Torah, which tells the story of Moses being reunited with Jethro and his family, the Israelites arrival at Mt Sinai, and the Ten Commandments. What do we think of Jethro’s advice to Moses? How do we interpret the commandment to keep the Sabbath today? Which is the toughest commandment to obey? Are there any commandments we feel are missing? And what’s wrong with steps to an altar?

Browse the chapters below:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:17) Portion Summary

(9:29) Discussion Begins - Jethro’s Advice

(18:52) The Ten Commandments

(45:46) Altar Building Rules

(50:30) Sponsorship and Wrap-Up