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Sefaria MCP Server

@abeperl

Repository

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT

Transports

stdio

Author

abeperl

Submitted by

Abe Perl

About Sefaria MCP Server

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

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

Sefaria MCP Server config

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

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

Sefaria MCP Server tools

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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).

Frequently asked questions

1

What texts are available?

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

2

Do I need an API key?

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

3

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”.

4

What daily learning schedules are available?

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

5

Can I search in Hebrew?

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

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