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- 4 days ago13 min
Toldot | The Generations — Bereshit | Genesis 25:19–28:9
Parshat Toldot | Genesis 25:19–28:9 Torah portion reading in plain English The weekly Torah portion, read simply.This week’s parsha is Toldot (תּוֹלְדֹת), “Generations.” We read the full portion from Genesis chapter 25, verse 19, through chapter 28, verse 9 — the birth of Esau and Jacob, the sale of the birthright, Isaac’s sojourn in Gerar, the blessing taken by Jacob, and Esau’s marriages. Parsha in Plain English is a clear, faithful, audiobook-style reading of the weekly Torah portion. No commentary, no drama — just the text, spoken so you can follow along, study, or simply listen. Topics covered: the twins in the womb, the lentil stew and the birthright, the wells of Isaac, the stolen blessing, and the departure of Jacob. הִנֵּֽנִי Here I am Hineni.If this reading helps you stay with the parsha, like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who may want to hear it too. New portions every week. Parsha in Plain English — Hear the Parsha | Every Week.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Chayei Sarah | The Life of Sarah — Bereshit (Genesis) 23:1–25:18
Parshat Chayei Sarah | Genesis 23:1–25:18Torah portion reading in plain EnglishThe weekly Torah portion, read simply.This week’s parsha is Chayei Sarah (חַיֵּי שָׂרָה), “The life of Sarah.” We read the full portion from Genesis chapter 23, verse 1, through chapter 25, verse 18 — Sarah’s death and burial in the Cave of Machpelah, Abraham’s servant sent to find a wife for Isaac, Rebekah’s arrival, Abraham’s later years and death, and the generations of Ishmael.Parsha in Plain English is a clear, faithful, audiobook-style reading of the weekly Torah portion. No commentary, no drama — just the text, spoken so you can follow along, study, or simply listen.Topics covered: the Cave of Machpelah, the servant’s oath and journey, Rebekah at the well, Isaac and Rebekah, Abraham’s burial, and the line of Ishmael.If this reading helps you stay with the parsha, like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who may want to hear it too. New portions every week.Parsha in Plain English — Hear the Parsha | Every Week.
- 2 weeks ago18 min
Vayera | And He Appeared — Bereshit (Genesis) 18:1–22:24
Parshat Vayera | Genesis 18:1–22:24Torah portion reading in plain EnglishThis week’s parsha is Vayera (וַיֵּרָא), “And He appeared.” We read the full portion from Genesis chapter 18, verse 1, through chapter 22, verse 24 — the three visitors under the oaks of Mamre, the promise of a son, Abraham’s plea for Sodom, the rescue of Lot, the birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness, and the binding of Isaac on Mount Moriah.Parsha in Plain English is a clear, faithful, audiobook-style reading of the weekly Torah portion. No commentary, no drama — just the text, spoken so you can follow along, study, or simply listen. The weekly Torah portion, read simply.Topics covered: the oaks of Mamre, the promise of Isaac, Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s escape, the birth of Isaac, Hagar and Ishmael, Beersheba, and the Akedah. Here I am.If this reading helps you stay with the parsha, like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who may want to hear it too. New portions every week.Parsha in Plain English — Hear the Parsha | Every Week.
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Lech-Lecha | Go Forth — Bereshit (Genesis) 12:1–17:27
Parshat Lech-Lecha | Go Forth — Bereshit (Genesis) 12:1–17:27Torah portion reading in plain English This week’s Parsha is Lech-Lecha (לֶךְ־לְךָ), “Go forth.” We read the full portion from Genesis chapter 12, verse 1, through chapter 17, verse 27 — the call to Abram to leave his country, the journey into the land of Canaan, the promise that his offspring will be as the stars, the separation from Lot, the battle of the kings and Melchizedek, the covenant between the pieces, Hagar and Ishmael, and the covenant of circumcision. Parsha in Plain English is a clear, faithful, audiobook-style reading of the weekly Torah portion. No commentary, no drama — just the text, spoken so you can follow along, study, or simply listen. Topics covered: Abram’s call, the land of Canaan, famine and Egypt, Lot’s separation, the kings of the east, Melchizedek, the covenant of the pieces, Ishmael, and the sign of the covenant. If this reading helps you stay with the parsha, like, subscribe, comment, and share it with someone who may want to hear it too. New Parsha every week. Parsha in Plain English — Hear the Parsha | Every Week
- Oct 11, 202618 min
Noach | The Flood and the Rainbow — Bereshit (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 Torah Parsha Reading
Welcome to Parsha in Plain English.This is Parshat Noach, Genesis chapter 6, verse 9, through chapter 11, verse 32. In this parsha we read of Noah, a righteous man in his generation, the flood, the covenant of the rainbow, the families of the earth, and a city whose language is confused.A like, a subscribe, or a short review greatly supports the Parsha In Plain English project and helps the next listener find us. Join us next week for Parshat Lech-Lecha. This is Parsha in Plain English.
- Oct 4, 202619 min
Bereshit | In the Beginning — Bereshit (Genesis) 1:1–6:8
Welcome to Parsha in Plain English.Thank you so much for being here. This week we begin the annual Torah reading cycle with Parshat Bereshit. Genesis chapter 1, verse 1, through chapter 6, verse 8. In this parsha we read of the beginning: the heavens and the earth spoken into being, the Garden of Eden, the first family, the long line of generations, and a world that turns toward wickedness—and of Noah, who found favor.If this reading belonged in your week, like and subscribe, and leave a rating or a review wherever you hear us—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, etc. —and send us to someone who may want to begin the reading cycle too. We will continue our annual Torah reading cycle next week with Parshat Noach. Please join us. This is Parsha in Plain English.
- Sep 27, 20261 min
Sukkot Maftir Days 1 and 2 Torah Audiobook Reading Numbers 29:12–16
Welcome to Parsha in Plain English.This is the Maftir Torah reading for the first two days of Sukkot: Numbers chapter 29, verses 12 to 16. On this day we read of the holy gathering on the fifteenth day of the seventh month, the seven-day festival, and the offerings set apart for Hashem.Please subscribe and share us with someone who may want to hear The Parsha In Plain English, too.This is Parsha in Plain English. Chag sameach!
- Sep 27, 20267 min
Sukkot Torah Reading Leviticus 22:26–23:44 (Day 1 and 2)
Welcome to Parsha in Plain English.This is Leviticus chapter 22, verse 26, through chapter 23, verse 44. We read of the appointed times of Hashem: Sabbath, Pesach, the Omer and the counting of seven weeks, the day of sounding the shofar, the Day of Atonement, and the festival of Sukkot. This reading is heard on the first two days of Sukkot.If this reading met you in the season, keep it close, like, and subscribe, and send it to someone who can be benefited by the reading this season too.This is Parsha in Plain English. Chag Sameach!
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