Sefaria
Sefaria Books & Reference
A Living Library of Jewish Texts
- Rating
- 4.6
- 4.1K ratings
- Downloads
- 426K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 18
- 2026 · v6.8.1
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About Sefaria
Sefaria delivers 3,000 years of Jewish texts (Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah, Talmud, and more) to your smartphone. All texts in the library are available in Hebrew along with a growing body of English translations. Search by keyword or browse the table of contents to explore texts, translations, and commentaries. Plus - the entire library can fit on your phone (500MB) so you can learn while you're offline.
Sefaria is a non-profit organization that creates open source software and publishes digital texts with open licenses.
FEATURES
• Calendars for reading Parashat HaShavua, Daf Yomi, 929, Rambam Yomi and Mishnah Yomit
• Offline access to all texts and connections in Sefaria's library.
• Nine Torah commentaries in English: Rashi, Sforno, Or HaChaim, Rabbeinu Bahya, Rashbam, Siftei Chachmim, Chizkuni, Tur HaAroch and Rabbeinu Chananel
• Over 50 commentaries on Tanakh including Ibn Ezra, Ramban, Abarbanel, Kli Yakar, Alshich, Haamek Davar, Malbim, Shadal, Radak, Ralbag and Gur Aryeh
• Over 15 Mishnah commentaries including Bartenura, Ikar Tosafot Yom Tov, Rambam, Yachin, Boaz, Gra and Rosh Mishantz
• Over 30 Talmud Bavli commentaries including Rashi, Tosafot, Ritva, Rashba and Rosh.
• Other genres include Midrash, Halalkha, Kabbalah, Liturgy, Philosophy, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa, and more.
LEARN MORE
New texts are being added to the database all the time. Find out more about the project at: http://www.sefaria.org
Sefaria is a non-profit organization that creates open source software and publishes digital texts with open licenses.
FEATURES
• Calendars for reading Parashat HaShavua, Daf Yomi, 929, Rambam Yomi and Mishnah Yomit
• Offline access to all texts and connections in Sefaria's library.
• Nine Torah commentaries in English: Rashi, Sforno, Or HaChaim, Rabbeinu Bahya, Rashbam, Siftei Chachmim, Chizkuni, Tur HaAroch and Rabbeinu Chananel
• Over 50 commentaries on Tanakh including Ibn Ezra, Ramban, Abarbanel, Kli Yakar, Alshich, Haamek Davar, Malbim, Shadal, Radak, Ralbag and Gur Aryeh
• Over 15 Mishnah commentaries including Bartenura, Ikar Tosafot Yom Tov, Rambam, Yachin, Boaz, Gra and Rosh Mishantz
• Over 30 Talmud Bavli commentaries including Rashi, Tosafot, Ritva, Rashba and Rosh.
• Other genres include Midrash, Halalkha, Kabbalah, Liturgy, Philosophy, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa, and more.
LEARN MORE
New texts are being added to the database all the time. Find out more about the project at: http://www.sefaria.org
What’s new
Version 6.8.1 · Updated August 18, 2026
Signing in is now faster. Use your Google account — or Apple ID on iPhone and iPad — to create an account or log in, no password needed. Forgot your password? You can now reset it right in the app.
User reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sefaria?
Sefaria is a platform that delivers 3,000 years of Jewish texts to your smartphone, including Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah, Talmud, and more. It provides texts in Hebrew and English translations.
What features does Sefaria offer?
Sefaria offers features such as calendars for reading Parashat HaShavua, Daf Yomi, 929, Rambam Yomi, and Mishnah Yomit. It also provides offline access to all texts and connections in its library. Additionally, it includes various commentaries on Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah, and Talmud, as well as texts from genres like Midrash, Halalkha, Kabbalah, Liturgy, Philosophy, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa, and more.
Is Sefaria a non-profit organization?
Yes, Sefaria is a non-profit organization that creates open-source software and publishes digital texts with open licenses.
Can I access Sefaria's library offline?
Yes, you can access all texts and connections in Sefaria's library offline.
How many Torah commentaries are available in English on Sefaria?
Sefaria offers nine Torah commentaries in English, including Rashi, Sforno, Or HaChaim, Rabbeinu Bahya, Rashbam, Siftei Chachmim, Chizkuni, Tur HaAroch, and Rabbeinu Chananel.
What other commentaries are available on Tanakh, Mishnah, and Talmud?
Sefaria provides over 50 commentaries on Tanakh, such as Ibn Ezra, Ramban, Abarbanel, Kli Yakar, Alshich, Haamek Davar, Malbim, Shadal, Radak, Ralbag, and Gur Aryeh. It also offers over 15 Mishnah commentaries, including Bartenura, Ikar Tosafot Yom Tov, Rambam, Yachin, Boaz, Gra, and Rosh Mishantz. Moreover, it includes over 30 Talmud Bavli commentaries like Rashi, Tosafot, Ritva, Rashba, and Rosh.
What genres of texts are available on Sefaria?
Sefaria offers texts from various genres, including Midrash, Halalkha, Kabbalah, Liturgy, Philosophy, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa, and more.
Where can I find more information about Sefaria?
You can find more information about Sefaria and its project at http://www.sefaria.org.
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