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Sefaria Mcp Server

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About Sefaria Mcp Server

MCP server for Sefaria - Access Jewish texts via Model Context Protocol

#torah#talmud#jewish#bible#hebrew#sefaria#religion#education

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sefaria": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sefaria-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

7

Get Jewish text by reference. Supports Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, and commentaries. Reference formats: - Torah: "Genesis 1:1", "Exodus 20:1-10", "Deuteronomy 6:4-9" - Talmud: "Berakhot 2a", "Shabbat 31a", "Bava Metzia 59b" - Mishnah: "Mishnah Avot 1:1", "Mishnah Berakhot 1:1" - Midrash: "Genesis Rabbah 1:1", "Tanchuma Bereshit 1" - Commentaries: "Rashi on Genesis 1:1" Returns Hebrew and English text with metadata.

Full-text search across all Jewish texts in Sefaria's library. Searches Torah, Talmud, Midrash, Halacha, and more. Supports English and Hebrew queries. Examples: "love your neighbor", "tikkun olam", "ואהבת לרעך כמוך"

Get all texts linked to a reference - commentaries (Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra), cross-references, and related sources. Essential for deep Torah study and finding multiple perspectives on a verse.

Get this week's Torah portion (Parashat Hashavua) with Hebrew and English names.

Get today's Jewish learning schedule including: - Daf Yomi (daily Talmud page) - Parashat Hashavua (weekly Torah portion) - Haftarah - Daily Mishnah, Rambam, and more

Get metadata about a Jewish text - structure, categories, and length.

Get related topics and community source sheets for a reference.

Overview

What is Sefaria Mcp Server?

An MCP server that gives AI assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) access to Sefaria’s library of Jewish texts – Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, and thousands of commentaries – for searching, reading, and exploration.

How to use Sefaria Mcp Server?

Install globally with npm install -g sefaria-mcp-server or run directly via npx sefaria-mcp-server. No API key required. Configure in your MCP host (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor) by adding a JSON entry citing the server command and arguments as shown in the README.

Key features of Sefaria Mcp Server

  • Read any text – Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, Halacha, Kabbalah.
  • Full-text search in English or Hebrew across all texts.
  • Retrieve commentaries (Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, and hundreds more).
  • Daily learning schedules (Daf Yomi, Parsha, daily Rambam).
  • Cross-references and links between texts.

Use cases of Sefaria Mcp Server

  • Ask an AI assistant to show a verse with Hebrew and its commentaries.
  • Search for texts about a specific phrase like “love your neighbor.”
  • Get this week’s Torah portion (Parsha).
  • Check today’s Daf Yomi or other daily learning items.
  • Find all commentaries on a particular verse (e.g., Leviticus 19:18).

FAQ from Sefaria Mcp Server

What texts are available?

Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, Halacha, Kabbalah, and thousands of commentaries including Rashi, Ramban, and Ibn Ezra.

Do I need an API key?

No, the server uses Sefaria’s public API and requires no API key.

What formats can I use for text references?

Standard formats like “Genesis 1:1”, “Berakhot 2a”, “Mishnah Avot 1:1”, or “Rashi on Genesis 1:1”.

What daily learning schedules are available?

Daf Yomi, Parsha (weekly Torah portion), daily Rambam, and more – retrieved via the get_calendars tool.

Can I search in Hebrew?

Yes, full-text search supports both English and Hebrew queries.

Frequently asked questions

What texts are available?

Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Midrash, Halacha, Kabbalah, and thousands of commentaries including Rashi, Ramban, and Ibn Ezra.

Do I need an API key?

No, the server uses Sefaria’s public API and requires no API key.

What formats can I use for text references?

Standard formats like “Genesis 1:1”, “Berakhot 2a”, “Mishnah Avot 1:1”, or “Rashi on Genesis 1:1”.

What daily learning schedules are available?

Daf Yomi, Parsha (weekly Torah portion), daily Rambam, and more – retrieved via the `get_calendars` tool.

Can I search in Hebrew?

Yes, full-text search supports both English and Hebrew queries.

Comments

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

abeperl

Submitted by

Abe Perl

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