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Parsha in Plain English

by Hofesh Idea Lab · English · Devotional & Spiritual

Hear the Parsha | Every Week Listen to a clear, modern English reading of the weekly Torah portion. No dense commentary—just the text and story brought to life in accessible language. Perfect for commuting, walking, cooking, or quiet study so you can absorb the story and its flow wherever you are.

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New episodes
Weekly
Typical length
4 min
Latest
11 Oct 2026
Language
English

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026 · 18 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.

Earlier episodes 13 most recent

  1. S1 · E1 · 4 Oct 2026 · 20 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…

  2. 27 Sep 2026 · 2 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!

  3. 27 Sep 2026 · 8 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!

  4. 22 Sep 2026 · 1 min

    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 inspired and encouraged by how many of you have already found us, listened, followed, and stayed. We have one more bonus episode coming. The Torah readings for the first day of Sukkot will be released on Sunday, September 27th. Then, on Sunday, October 4th, we begin the annual Torah reading cycle with the first parsha: Bereshit. In The Beginning. You can hear us in many places, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…

  5. 20 Sep 2026 · 4 min

    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 Hashem gave Israel, not to walk in the ways of Egypt or Canaan, and of a people called to live by His laws. If this reading belongs in someone’s week, send it on. Subscribe if you want the next one. This is Parsha in Plain English. Gmar khatimah tovah.

  6. 20 Sep 2026 · 1 min

    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 tenth day of the seventh month, the day of afflicting the soul, and the offerings set apart for Hashem. Keep this close if it served you, and share it with someone who may want it too. This is Parsha in Plain English. Gmar khatimah tovah.

About Parsha in Plain English

Hear the Parsha | Every Week Listen to a clear, modern English reading of the weekly Torah portion. No dense commentary—just the text and story brought to life in accessible language. Perfect for commuting, walking, cooking, or quiet study so you can absorb the story and its flow wherever you are.

Parsha in Plain English is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from Hofesh Idea Lab. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Hofesh Idea Lab
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Latest episode
11 Oct 2026
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