Listen "Parshat Yisro 5785 -Tzvi Eclhardt"
Episode Synopsis
Topics:Gerim as a connection point between Jews and non JewsTo be a Jew also means rejoicing in the downfall of our enemiesTo be a Jew means not rejecting Hashem in tragedyThe power of storiesWhy is Yisro called Moshes father in law, isn’t he not related once he converts?The highest level ger Yisro/Rus/YeserWas Yisro a dissenter of evil or a pal of amalek? When did he turn his avoda Zara around? How could Yisro go from being joined with amalek to the highest levels - Shem mishmuelWhy did Yisro leave to go back to midyan? Three non-standard answers Yisro/Potifar/BalakThoughts in Yisro as gilgul of kayin. And critical connection to Matan Torah, and why the whole parsha is called Yisro.
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