The Voice of the Prophet

The Voice of the Prophet


Yitro

January 31, 2018

The Haftarah portion for Shabbat Yitro (Isaiah 6:1-13 (Sephardi)) narrated in English by Ronald Guttman.
Questions for Discussion:
Experiencing God’s presence initially makes Isaiah feel lost and inadequate. Quickly, however, God’s presence is transformed for him into a call and mission to which he is able to respond.
• What makes you feel too overwhelmed to act on your best instincts?
• What helps you discern an achievable sense of both possibility and duty in such moments?

JTS wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Jewish Publication Society for allowing us to use their translation.