Sefaria

Sefaria · org.sefaria.sefaria

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v5.9.16 14.7 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.9.16 (3146368)
Updated: Aug 24, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 14.7 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: sefaria.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sefaria is an app by Sefaria in the Books & Reference category. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 3.59, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 4.1. It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. Compared with version 3.59, it adds 5 new permissions (“Get tasks”, “Google Play install referrer”, “Google Play license check” and 2 more) and drops 3 (“Download without notification”, “Read shared storage” and “Add home-screen shortcuts”).

What's new in v5.9.16

Fix issue with bilingual text not displaying in correct order Fix bug for some sefaria URLs that wouldn't open properly with app

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Sefaria delivers 3,000 years of Jewish texts (Torah, Tanakh, Mishnah, Talmud, and more) to your smartphone. All texts in the library are available in Hebrew along with a growing body of English translations. Search by keyword or browse the table of contents to explore texts, translations, and commentaries. Plus - the entire library can fit on your phone (500MB) so you can learn while you're offline. Sefaria is a non-profit organization that creates open source software and publishes digital texts with open licenses. FEATURES • Calendars for reading Parashat HaShavua, Daf Yomi, 929, Rambam Yomi and Mishnah Yomit • Offline access to all texts and connections in Sefaria's library. • Nine Torah commentaries in English: Rashi, Sforno, Or HaChaim, Rabbeinu Bahya, Rashbam, Siftei Chachmim, Chizkuni, Tur HaAroch and Rabbeinu Chananel • Over 50 commentaries on Tanakh including Ibn Ezra, Ramban, Abarbanel, Kli Yakar, Alshich, Haamek Davar, Malbim, Shadal, Radak, Ralbag and Gur Aryeh • Over 15 Mishnah commentaries including Bartenura, Ikar Tosafot Yom Tov, Rambam, Yachin, Boaz, Gra and Rosh Mishantz • Over 30 Talmud Bavli commentaries including Rashi, Tosafot, Ritva, Rashba and Rosh. • Other genres include Midrash, Halalkha, Kabbalah, Liturgy, Philosophy, Chasidut, Musar, Responsa, and more. LEARN MORE New texts are being added to the database all the time. Find out more about the project at: http://www.sefaria.org

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v3.59. Since v5.9.16 it requires Android 4.1+.

v5.9.16 LATEST Aug 24, 2026 14.7 MB TRUSTED v3.59 Jul 26, 2018 3.9 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Sefaria” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Sefaria, O=Sefaria, L=New York, ST=NY, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)92:43:ED:74:52:9B:83:C9:E0:B3:FF:DB:21:0A:A5:2A:55:41:5E:88
File MD58ecf3b1770cc7ee246164252a7faa1cd
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Sefaria requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Sefaria APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Sefaria for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 3.59 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.59 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Sefaria APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8ecf3b1770cc7ee246164252a7faa1cd.