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New Text Roundup: January to June 2023A complete list of new texts and translations added to the Sefaria library.
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.
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 note on the passing of Rabbi Steinsaltz from Sefaria co-founder, Joshua FoerRemembering Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
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.
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.
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.
Sefaria for the Visually ImpairedAccessibility is essential to Sefaria's work. We want to make the textual heritage of the Jewish people available to all users, not just sighted ones.
Sefaria Communications•250 Views•February 9, 2021•Sefaria,Blog,Accessibility,Disability,Education,Technology
How a Melton School Ethics Course Uses Sefaria to Engage Adult LearnersThe four-week curriculum utilizes Sefaria texts and tools to explore the development of Jewish thought.
New on Sefaria: 4 Essential Texts of Chabad ChasidutEnjoy the Tanya in Hebrew and English, Torah Ohr, Likkutei Torah, and Derekh Mitzvotekha — all interlinked with the Sefaria library.
In case you missed it... Tech Updates – 2022Here is a roundup of some tech and product updates we have made since the end of 2021.
Library Updates - 20222022 - We’re delighted to share our newest additions to the Sefaria library. Read some of the highlights and start exploring.
Sefaria Communications•6694 Views•January 18, 2022•Blog,Library Updates,Sefaria,Sefaria News,New Texts
Announcing the Complete Mishneh Torah in EnglishRambam's influential legal code is now available for all to read on Sefaria, interlinked with the rest of our library.
New in the Reference section: Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English LexiconToday we're excited to share the latest addition to our Reference section: the Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon — also known as BDB — the most widely used and comprehensive scholarly dictionary for Torah study.
German Translation of the Talmud, Originally Completed on Eve of WWII, Now Available OnlineA team of German and Austrian scholars worked with Sefaria to digitize the landmark text, link it to translations in other languages, and make it accessible to all.
New Feature: ManuscriptsLearn how to find manuscripts for Tanakh, Mishnah, and the Babylonian Talmud in this guide. Thanks to work done by the National Library of Israel, we are able to align each manuscript with the corresponding text on Sefaria.
Sefaria Communications•5193 Views•February 15, 2021•Sefaria,Tech Updates,Mishnah,Tanakh,Sefaria News,Talmud,Blog
New Spanish Translations on SefariaNew Spanish translations on Sefaria, courtesy of Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano.
