This week’s Torah portion is called “Yitro” * which is the name of Moses’ father-in law. Yitro tells Moses he cannot do everything himself and advises him to set up judges to help govern the people. 

It is now three months since the Israelites have left Egypt. They gather around Mt. Sinai to receive G-D’s instructions. They learn that if they follow G-D, they will be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. The people reply they will do all that is asked of them. They prepare now for three days to receive further instructions. Amidst smoke, flames, sounds and shaking from the mountain, the people hear the words of the Ten Commandments. 

In the deeper meaning of our soul’s journey, the ten commandments guide us in how to manifest our inner G-dliness into the physical world.  In the 1st through 5th commandments we further develop our relationship with G-D  which is one of unity. In the 6th through 10th commandments, we come to realize that any harm done to another is harm to ourselves as this unity also extends to others.  

1. I AM Adonai, who brought you out of Egypt (the restricted places) This relates to the state of beingness, of sacred unity, oneness.

2. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. This relates to finding the Divine within ourselves rather than worshiping outside of ourselves.

3. Thou shalt not take the name of G-D in vain. This relates to how our words are used as they have the power of creation. Are they words aligned with the higher parts of ourselves or from the lower? 

4. Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy. This is reminding us to honor ourselves and G-D by taking time to restore our spirit.

5. Honor thy father and mother . This is having a balance of the divine feminine and masculine parts of ourselves.

6. Thou shalt not kill. This refers to the parts of ourselves we want to disregard instead of forgiving and accepting ourselves in order to evolve.

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery This is  being faithful to our higher spiritual guidance.

8. Thou shalt not steal. This is about having respect for our inner selves that we are complete.

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.  This is accepting the truth of our divine nature. 

10. Thou shalt not covet (be jealous of) anything your neighbor has. This is knowing we can create what we desire when it is for the highest good.

By tapping into or aligning with the energy of Yitro we can receive help to bring the Ten Commandments more fully into our daily lives.

Rabbi David 

* Every week a section of the Torah is read throughout the week. There are always many levels of understanding with each week's portion. The Torah portions also have energies that can be utilized to help us navigate though our daily lives not only during the week the specific portion is read but any time it is needed. Upcoming Events Rabbi & Cantor's Messages Connection to Healing Infinite Child Institute Give a Donation