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"Jethro and Moses" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Why did the Israelites need judges before there were laws?

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Yitro Exodus 18:1-20:23 This Torah portion, named for Moses’ father-in-law, reminds us of […]

Moses and Jethro in the 1956 film "The Ten Commandments"
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Here’s to the non-Jews in the Torah! (There are more than you might think)

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein February 10, 2023February 10, 2023
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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My week in silent meditation made it clear: Kindness is king

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg February 2, 2018
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
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Hearing God’s word above all the noise

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi February 16, 2017February 16, 2017

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