News and updates about Jethro

President Herzog visits Jethro's Tomb

President Isaac Herzog visits the Tomb of Jethro complex in honor of the Druze holiday of Ziyarat al-Nabi Shu'ayb.

President Herzog visits Jethro's Tomb

Finale: No Balaam no bondage no Pesach

How the Midrash explains the bondage of the Israelites to Pharaoh as an idea spawned by Balaam, with Jethro against and Job silent.

Finale: No Balaam no bondage no Pesach

No Balaam no bondage no Pesach

Between the lines of the Midrasjh saying that Jethro, Job and Balaam were called to Pharaoh to advise him on the growing Israelite problem.

No Balaam no bondage no Pesach

An additional parashah

Jethro well deserved a parashah being named for him, not just for his advice but for what his behavior exemplified.

An additional parashah

Office of the Chief Rabbi

Don’t just complain!

A great person is somebody who is not only able to tell you what’s wrong but who can provide a constructive solution for you.

Don’t just complain!

Open your eyes!

The parsha and current events. Jethro, Isaiah and the Jews of the Diaspora who criticize Israel's religious level.

Open your eyes!

The first Jewish bureaucracy was in the desert

Jethro told Moshe, based upon his experience as chief executive priest of Midian, that Moshe's goal was unachievable in this world.

The first Jewish bureaucracy was in the desert

Netanyahu Sends Nebi Shu'eib Greetings to Israeli Druze

PM releases message to Druze 'brothers and sisters' in time for holiday celebrating the Biblical figure Jethro.

Netanyahu Sends Nebi Shu'eib Greetings to Israeli Druze