Where Is It Written?
Search for a verse, rabbinic saying or Torah concept - and discover exactly where it's written.
About This Tool
This tool searches directly in the Sefaria database, which includes: Tanakh (Torah, Prophets, Writings) with translations (Onkelos, Yonatan); classical commentators (Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, Radak, Ralbag, Sforno, Rashbam, Chizkuni, Kli Yakar) and later commentators (Malbim, Or HaChaim, HaEmek Davar, Alshich); Mishnah and Tosefta; Talmud Bavli and Yerushalmi; Midrash (Midrash Rabbah, Tanchuma, Sifrei, Sifra); Halakha (Mishneh Torah by Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch); Kabbalah (Zohar, Sefer Yetzirah, writings of the Ari); Chasidut (Likutei Moharan, Tanya, Sfat Emet); Jewish thought (Moreh Nevuchim, Kuzari, Chovot HaLevavot); Mussar works, Responsa, Siddurim and Piyutim. Results are the original texts themselves - no AI interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sources can I search?
Tanakh (Torah, Prophets, Writings) with translations (Onkelos, Targum Jonathan). Rishonim commentators (Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra, Radak, Ralbag, Sforno, Rashbam, Chizkuni, Kli Yakar and more) and Acharonim (Malbim, Or HaChaim, Ha'amek Davar, Alshich and more). Mishnah and Tosefta. Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud. Midrash (Midrash Rabbah, Tanchuma, Sifrei, Sifra and more). Halakha: Mishneh Torah (Rambam), Tur, Shulchan Aruch. Kabbalah: Zohar, Sefer Yetzirah, writings of the Arizal. Chasidut: Likutey Moharan, Tanya, Sfat Emet and more. Jewish Thought: Guide for the Perplexed, Kuzari, Chovot HaLevavot. Musar, Responsa, Siddur and Piyyutim.
Can there be errors in the results?
No. This tool does not use AI - it searches directly in a real text database. What is displayed is the original text only.
Can I share search results?
Yes! Every search generates a unique link that can be shared. Click the share button to copy the link.
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