This week's Torah portion, in plain English
Every week Jews read the next section of the Torah. Here's each portion's story in order, the moment worth slowing down for, and when it's read.
- Parshat Noach Summary: The Flood, the Rainbow and BabelA plain-English summary of Parshat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32): the flood, the dove, the rainbow and the Tower of Babel, plus the line most people miss.
- Lech Lecha summary: Abraham's story in plain EnglishA plain-English summary of Parshat Lech Lecha (Genesis 12 to 17): Abram leaves home, Lot, Hagar, new names, key quotes and the 2026 date.
- Parshat Vayera summaryParshat Vayera (Genesis 18 to 22) in plain English: Abraham's three guests, Sodom, Isaac's birth and the binding of Isaac, with key Hebrew lines.
- Parshat Chayei Sarah summary in plain EnglishChayei Sarah in plain English: Sarah's death, the cave Abraham buys, Rebecca at the well, and the one moment worth slowing down for. Read Nov 7, 2026.
- Parshat Toldot summary: Jacob, Esau and a stolen blessingA plain-English Toldot summary: the twins' birth, the birthright sold for stew, Isaac's wells, and the stolen blessing, with key quotes explained.