Sefaria MCP
Verified91/100Access Jewish texts through the Sefaria.org API. Retrieve texts by reference, search commentaries, and explore the Sefaria library.
The Problem
Jewish literature is rich and complex, with thousands of interconnected texts, commentaries, and sources. Accessing texts, searching commentaries, and navigating the library require broad knowledge and are not always accessible to everyone.
Sivan22Updated: March 15, 2026|Tags:jewish-textstorahtalmudsefarialibrary|Transport: Standard I/O (stdio)|Language: python
.mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"sefaria": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/Sivan22/mcp-sefaria-server",
"sefaria_jewish_library"
]
}
}
}Features
- Access the most comprehensive Jewish text library - Torah, Talmud, Mishnah, Halakha, Midrash, and more
- Bilingual reference support - search by citation in both Hebrew and English
- Smart text search with category filters (Talmud, Rambam, Shulchan Arukh, and more)
- Retrieve commentaries on any verse or passage - Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, and other classical commentators
- Daily learning schedule - Daf Yomi, Parashat Hashavua, Haftarah, daily Mishnah, and additional learning cycles
- Support for Israel vs. Diaspora differences in weekly Torah readings
When to Use
- When wanting to read a Jewish text by reference (Bible, Mishnah, Talmud, Halakha)
- When searching for commentaries on a verse or topic
- When wanting to explore a specific topic in Jewish literature
- When needing to compare different sources
Try These Prompts
Text Retrieval
Show me Genesis chapter 1 with Rashi commentary
Commentary Search
Find commentaries on the verse Love your neighbor as yourself
Topic Exploration
Search for Jewish texts dealing with charity and giving
Try These Queries
Get me Genesis 1:1 with all available commentaries
Search the Talmud for all sources discussing tikkun olam
What is today's Daf Yomi and this week's Torah portion?
Show me Mishnah Berakhot Chapter 1 Mishnah 1
Search Shulchan Arukh for the laws of Kiddush on Shabbat
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