Yitro

Ten Powerful Lessons from Parshat Yitro

The stories of Yitro and Amalek reveal how the Torah transforms revelation into shared responsibility — and the battle between good and evil into a timeless mission

Yitro was a priest of Midian who worshipped all forms of idolatry. When he heard about the miracles Hashem performed for the Israelites, he left his idols behind and joined the Jewish people. Here's a glimpse into the life of the world's first convert: Yitro, Moses' father-in-law.