Parsha in Plain English

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

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 ho

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

Join Us. The Cycle Begins Soon.

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English! Gmar hatimah tovah. May you be sealed for a good year. This show began as a way to hear the weekly parsha in audiobook style. We are

Audiobook Torah Reading for Yom Kippur Afternoon: Leviticus 18:1-30

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This is the Torah reading for Yom Kippur afternoon: Leviticus chapter 18, verses 1 to 30. In this parsha we read of the statutes Hash

Yom Kippur Maftir Torah Reading Numbers 29:7-11

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This is the Maftir Torah reading for Yom Kippur: Numbers chapter 29, verses 7 to 11. On this day we read of the holy gathering on the

Torah Reading for Yom Kippur Morning Leviticus 16:1-34

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This is the Torah reading for Yom Kippur morning: Leviticus chapter 16, verses 1 to 34. We read of the day of atonement, the two goat

The Book of Jonah Audiobook Reading - Haftorah for Yom Kippur Afternoon

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This is the Book of Jonah, the haftarah read on Yom Kippur afternoon. We read of a prophet who fled, a great fish, a city that turned

Maftir Torah Reading for Rosh Hashana, Days 1and 2 Numbers 29:1-6

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This is the Maftir Torah reading for Rosh Hashanah, Day one and two: Numbers Chapter 29, verses 1 to 6. We read of the holy gathering

Torah Reading for Rosh Hashana, Day 2 Genesis 22:1-24

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. This reading is for the second day of Rosh Hashanah: Genesis Chapter 22, verses 1-24. We read of the binding of Isaac, the test of Ab

Torah Reading for Rosh Hashana, Day 1 Genesis 21:1-34

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English.  This reading is for the first day of Rosh Hashanah: Genesis Chapter 21, verses 1 to 34. On this day we read of the birth of Isaac, t

Psalms - Chapter 27

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English where we read Jewish texts to you, audiobook style. Please share and subscribe! Reading Psalm 27 during the month of Elul is a widespr

Welcome To Parsha in Plain English!

Welcome to Parsha in Plain English. I’m glad you’re here. This podcast is simple. Every week, you’ll hear a clear, modern English reading of the weekly Torah portion —