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'''Yisro''' was the father in law of [[Moshe Rabbenu|Moshe]]. Originally he served as an adviser to Pharaoh in Egypt. After he opposed the plan to drown the new born Jews in the Nile River, Yitro was forced to flee to Midyon. There he became the head priest of the country. Eventually Yitro realized the foolishness of idolatry and attempted to retire from his position. When his true intents were realized he was placed in excommunication. After hearing about the splitting of the red sea and the war against Amelek, Yisro traveled to the Jewish encampment in the desert and converted to Judaism.
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'''Yisro''' was the father in law of [[Moshe Rabbenu|Moshe]]. Originally he served as an adviser to Pharaoh in Egypt. After he opposed the plan to drown the new born Jews in the Nile River, Yitro was forced to flee to Midyon. There he became the head priest of the country. Eventually Yitro realized the foolishness of idolatry and attempted to retire from his position. When his true intents were realized he was placed in excommunication.
 
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==Seven Names of Yitro==
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# '''Yisro''' (יִתְרוֹ) - An upgrade of his previous name Yeser, he had a letter 'vav' added to his name following his conversion and fulfillment of the commandments.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1">Rashi Shemos 18:1</ref>
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# '''Yeser''' (יֶתֶר) - Because he caused an extra section to be added to the Torah regarding his system of national juridical support.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>
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# '''Reuel''' - Possibly was also<ref name="Shover Zadim Parshas Yisro">Shover Zadim Parshas Yisro</ref> the name of his father.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>
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# '''Chovav''' (חוֹבָב) - Since he loved the Torah.<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>
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# '''Chever'''<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>
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# '''Kani'''<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>
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# '''Putiel'''<ref name="Rashi Shemos 18:1"/>  - Because he fattened calves for idolatrous sacrifices (Pitem / פִּטֵּם). <ref>Rashi Shemos 6:25</ref>
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==Kever Yitro==
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Yisro is buried in Kfar Cheitim, Israel.
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==References==
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<references/>
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{{Kivrei Tzadikim}}
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[[Category:Biblical Personalities]]
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[[Category:Kivray Tzadikim]]
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[[Category:Tzadikim]]
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