Parsha in Plain English

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.

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  

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.

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.

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!