Midrash Favouritism – Part of the Maggid of Melbourne’s Hasidic Lore Series

Midrash Favouritism – Part of the Maggid of Melbourne’s Hasidic Lore Series

In an unexpected passage in the Midrash, the sages recounted a deal struck between Moses and his future father-in-law, Jethro. Moses had already decided to serve God, when he came to Jethro to ask for Zipporah’s hand in marriage. Before giving his blessing, Jethro asked Moses for one undertaking…