פרשת יתרו - סוד מתן תורה

The Secrets Behind Matan Torah

It is striking that the most pivotal Parasha in the Torah—the one that contains the Giving of the Torah—does not begin with that momentous event. Instead, it opens with an interaction between Yisro and Moshe, detailing Yisro’s advice with surprising emphasis. Given the unparalleled significance of Matan Torah, why does the Torah not begin with it? Why does this seemingly minor episode precede the defining moment of creation and the Jewish nation's purpose?

Even more puzzling is the Parasha's very name—Yisro—rather than something directly linked to Matan Torah. Why is the defining event of Jewish history named after a figure who, at first, was a priest of idolatry? What deeper message is hidden in this structure, and what does it teach us about the essence of Torah itself?

This Shiur will explore these fundamental questions through the insights of Chazal and the Zohar, shedding light on the profound wisdom behind the Torah’s order and the role of Yisro in shaping our understanding of divine revelation.

Shiur is given by Rabbi Fridmann from Badatz Miami. www.badatzmiami.com