Parshat yitro

Between Amalek and Yitro: Israel's post-October 7 dilemma - opinion

The Torah's juxtaposition of Amalek (seeking destruction) and Yitro (offering wisdom) teaches us that protection and engagement aren't mutually exclusive.

|ByTANYA WHITE
People gather to watch the October 7 bereaved families’ ceremony in Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, broadcasted from Tel Aviv’s Park Yarkon.
‘MOSES ON Mount Sinai’ (c. 1895-1900) by French painter Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Parashat Yitro: Faith, morality and free choice

‘You shall not covet’ is the result of deep faith in God. If you believe that you do not deserve something that is not yours, you will not covet it!

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ