Parsha
Date: 2.2.26 / 15 Shevat 5786
Parsha: Yitro
Who is Yitro?
Yitro is Moshe’s father-in-law. He is also the leader and priest of Midian, and he cares a lot about Moshe and his family.
What happens in these verses?
Yitro hears all the amazing things Hashem did
Yitro hears about how Hashem took Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt with miracles—the plagues, the splitting of the sea, and Hashem saving them from Pharaoh. This makes Yitro want to come and see Moshe.
Yitro brings Moshe’s family back to him
When Moshe went to Egypt to free the Israelites, he left his wife Tzipporah and his sons Gershom and Eliezer in Midian for safety.
Now Yitro brings them to Moshe in the desert so the family can be together again.
Yitro arrives at the camp Moshe is very excited. He goes out to greet Yitro with respect. They bow to each other, hug, and talk warmly.
Moshe tells Yitro everything Hashem has done Moshe explains how Hashem saved the people from Pharaoh and helped them through every challenge.
Yitro is amazed—and he praises Hashem Yitro is so impressed that he says,
“Now I know that Hashem is greater than all other gods.”
Even though Yitro wasn’t born into the Israelite community, he recognizes Hashem’s power and goodness.
Yitro brings offerings to Hashem Yitro brings a sacrifice to Hashem to show his thanks.
Aharon and the elders join him in a special meal to celebrate Hashem’s greatness.
Key Lessons We Learn
1. Appreciation for Miracles
Yitro teaches us to stop, notice, and celebrate the amazing things Hashem does for us.
Sometimes someone outside the group can notice blessings we forget to appreciate.
2. Welcoming and Respecting Family
Moshe honors Yitro by greeting him warmly. This shows the importance of respecting parents, grandparents, and relatives—even leaders like Moshe show kavod (honor).
3. Learning and Growing Spiritually
Even though Yitro wasn’t an Israelite, he listened, learned, and decided to follow Hashem.
This teaches us that anyone can grow spiritually if they are open and curious.
4. Unity and Sharing Good News
Moshe and the elders share a meal with Yitro.
This shows that celebrating Hashem’s miracles is something we should do together, as a community.
5. Recognizing the Good in Others
Yitro didn’t have to come. He could have stayed home.
But he chose to reconnect Moshe with his family and support him.
We learn the value of kindness, helpfulness, and showing up for the people we love.
Takeaway Points for Kids
Hashem is always helping us, even in ways we may not notice right away.
Show respect and love to your family, just like Moshe does.
Be open to learning new things about Hashem and about life.
Celebrate good things with others—don’t keep joy to yourself!
Doing kind actions (like Yitro bringing Moshe’s family) can make a big difference.
Parsha summary adapted from Chabad.org and Rabbi Sacks Legacy
The weekly mitzvot are adapted from the PAJES Primary Parashat Hashavua Curriculum, and form the basis of the school's PSHE curriculum for all pupils alongside the Torah, Well Being and Me curriculum.