Dvar Torah for Yisro 1st Aliyah: Actual text: https://tinyurl.com/tkda4pue Moshe’s father-in-law, Yisro, hears of all the wonderful things that God has done for the Jews and brings Moshe’s wife and sons to meet Moshe in the desert. The Torah tells us that when Yisro arrives with Moshe’s wife and children, Moshe goes out to greet him (18:6). Why does Yisro need to notify Moshe that he is arriving? Why do we need to know that Yisro wants to be picked up? Also, when describing Moshe and Yisro’s reunion, the Torah mentions no less than seven times that Yisro is Moshe’s father-in-law (18:1–12). Why is there such a focus on Yisro’s relation to Moshe? Rabbi Yochanan Zweig suggests that Yisro’s subsequent implementation of a judicial system not only taught Moshe how to delegate authority, but also empowered people to develop relationships with those who know more than them. Yisro realized that the best way for people to achieve growth is to have mentors and leaders that inspire them along that path. Yisro is referred to as Moshe’s father-in-law because he valued and strove for that intrinsic connection to someone greater than him, a connection he personally maximized from the moment he arrived. The judicial system functionally eased Moshe’s burden and ultimately gave access to each other’s knowledge and expertise, inspiring us to grow and connect with each other. Please consider forwarding this to others so they can join! https://chat.whatsapp.com/I7IHQNPpKLF0adHHXTUYda