Keep reading for information about a podcast featuring Sefaria’s Chief Learning Officer, the first-ever full English translation of Kli Yakar, a webinar, and much more.

Sefaria on the Jewish Insights Podcast
In this episode of Jewish Insights, a podcast by the Jewish Broadcasting Service, Sefaria Chief Learning Officer Sara Wolkenfeld joins Justin Pines to explore what biblical and talmudic wisdom can teach us about AI, technology, and maintaining a sense of holiness in an increasingly digital world.
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Another Purim Bump on the Books
Every year, Sefaria prepares its infrastructure for a boost in user traffic that we call the Purim Bump. Basically, this happens when scores of Jews around the world access the Library on the same day as they follow along at Megillah readings. This year was no different! We had the honor of providing millions with access to the book of Esthem — for free.
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Dedicate a Digital Torah Letter
On the final day of Passover, in just a few days, many Jews around the world will recite the prayers of Yizkor, the memorial service for deceased loved ones that occurs four times a year. Ahead of this time of remembrance, we want to remind you that Sefaria’s Global Community Torah allows you to “scribe” a letter in this collaborative digital Torah scroll in honor or in memory of a person of your choosing. Writing a letter is completely free and adds your loved one’s name to a globally connected celebration of our textual heritage.
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A Worldwide First: Kli Yakar in English
Sefaria recently released the first-ever complete English translation of Kli Yakar, the classic 17th-century Torah commentary by Rabbi Shlomo Ephraim of Luntschitz. This is also Sefaria's first complete AI-assisted translation: Generated with Claude 3.7, then carefully reviewed and refined over six months by Sefaria Translation and Research Specialist Francis Nataf, this project brings together cutting-edge technology with rigorous human scholarship.
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Resources for 3 Commemorative Days
The three commemorative days of Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut (observed in Israel and by many Jews around the world) take place in the coming weeks. If you’re looking for relevant resources, check out this roundup.
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Will Your Project Be the 100th App Powered by Sefaria?
Sefaria's free, open API has powered dozens of apps, tools, and projects built by developers, educators, and creators around the world — and we're closing in on 100! Could yours be next? Check out the projects using our data and get inspired to start building.
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Tutorials for the Sefaria API
Ready to build with Jewish texts? These tutorials walk you through everything you need to get started working with Sefaria's open API endpoints. Whether you’re making your first API call or integrating our full library of Torah, Talmud, and more into your own projects, these tutorials are a good place to get started.
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[Recording] Using Sefaria Webinar
We recently hosted a live session walking through how to use the updated Sefaria platform and answering community questions. If you weren’t able to join us, you’re invited to watch the recording of the webinar.
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