Erev Shabbos Parshat Shemot
Diamonds and Settings:
Torah Portions Through the Eyes of Our Scholars

In this parsha we are introduced to Yitro, the future father-in-law of Moshe. Using the insightful commentary of Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetsky in his seminal work Emes L’Yaakov, Rabbi Wein discusses the enigma of how Yitro merited to have Moshe, the leader of the Jewish People, become his son-in-law. What core character traits did Yitro possess that enabled him to receive such a blessing? This lecture is a fascinating study of how fundamental character traits affect a person’s outlook on the people they interact with and on the world in general. It is truly a must listen!