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Meet the New Sefaria Developer PortalExplore our interactive API reference, essential documentation, and more resources for working with Sefaria data.
Continuing the Legacy of Rabbi Sacks Through a New Historic CollaborationKoren Jerusalem, The Rabbi Sacks Legacy, and Sefaria are working together to bring the work of Rabbi Sacks to more learners around the globe.
How We Approach Expanding the Sefaria LibraryAs the library grows, we want to take a moment to reflect on our values as an organization and offer insight into how we approach building our collection.
Sefaria in the News: September-October 2024In an ever-evolving world, Sefaria's team is always thinking about new ways to bring the Jewish canon into the digital world. Over the past couple of months, we've been honored to have our team's ideas and innovations featured in major publications and podcasts.
What Do Jewish Texts Tell Us About Translation?Jewish text indicate that translation has been going on for millennia — and for as long as Jews have translated their texts, they've also discussed if, when, and how to do so. See what some core texts of the canon can tell us about this ongoing conversation.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Sefaria Topics PagesGet a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of creating Sefaria's Topic pages.
Sefaria Communications•4957 Views•June 11, 2020•Tech Updates,Behind the Scenes,Sefaria,Sefaria News,Blog
Literal, Readable, or Explanatory: Insights From Modern Translators of Jewish TextsGo behind the scenes of the translation process to discover the considerations and challenges that come up when working with ancient texts.
October 7, 2024: Sources for Grief and ComfortSources for grief and comfort on Oct 7, 2024.
For Times of Distress: Prayers for Israel, Israeli Soldiers, and Those in CaptivityA message from Team Sefaria and resources from the library.
The Global Community Torah: FAQsFrequently asked questions about the Global Community Torah (torah.sefaria.org).
New on Sefaria: Rabbi Steinsaltz's Complete Commentaries on Tanakh and Mishneh TorahExplore the texts as part of the Jack Nash and Ludwig Bravmann Collection on Sefaria.
New on Sefaria: Modern Russian Biblical TranslationThe newly added edition includes all five books of Torah, several books of Prophets, and the scrolls of Ruth and Esther.
Sefaria Adds Works of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’s to Digital LibraryAll Sacks’s works published by Koren Jerusalem will be accessible in the Jewish library; collection is supported by William Davidson Foundation.
A note on the passing of Rabbi Steinsaltz from Sefaria co-founder, Joshua FoerRemembering Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
10 Wild Talmud Stories (and How to Explore Them on Sefaria)Stories that will surprise and entertain — now with key commentaries in newly-translated English.
New Text Roundup: Summer/Fall 2023Discover the latest titles to join the Sefaria library.
The Sefaria Scoop - June 2021Welcome to the third issue of the Sefaria Scoop, a digest newsletter from Sefaria to catch you up on recent news, additions to our library, and technology updates.
Introducing: The Revised JPS Translation of ProphetsSefaria and The Jewish Publication Society have partnered to release a new Prophets (Nevi'im) translation, the first major update since their iconic 1985 translation.
New on Sefaria: Bereshit Rabbah in EnglishExplore verse-by-verse interpretations of Genesis in the latest release as part of Sefaria's Midrash Rabbah translation project.
New Text Roundup: January to June 2023A complete list of new texts and translations added to the Sefaria library.
