Parashat Yisro
Parshas Yisro is the fifth parsha in the Book of Shemos and the 5th week of Shovavim. It contains 72 pesukim. For the Haftora; Yishayahu's vision of the heavenly throne is read, Ashkanazim continue to read Yishayah's prophecy to Achaz during the attack from the kingdoms of Yisroel and Aram.
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Yisro's Arrival
Yitro hears all the miracles that Hashem performed for the Jews and how He took them out of Egypt. Yitro takes his daughter Tzipora, Moshe's wife and her two sons Gershom and Eliezer and travels to Moshe who is encamped with the Jewish Nation by Mount Sini. Gershom was named after Moshe's stature as a foreigner in a strange land and Eliezer was named in commemoration of Hashem saving him from the sward of Pharaoh's executioner.
Yitro sends a messenger to Moshe announcing their arrival. Moshe goes out to great them and is followed by the entire nation. he kisses, hugs and welcomes his father in law.