# InstaRabbi — Ask us about Torah & Judaism > Ask Orthodox Jewish halachic and Torah questions to Rabbis. (iPhone/iPad app by InstaRabbi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarabbi/id1131010135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [InstaRabbi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628574099) - Category: Education, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 425 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 52 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-07-06 - Data updated: 2026-07-31 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarabbi/id1131010135/reviews.md ## What is InstaRabbi? How often have you found yourself in the following situations?... You did not know the correct Bracha to make in a particular situation... You had a question that you didn't feel comfortable asking someone who knows you... You consistently feel guilty "bothering" the Rabbi with your "simple questions" all the time... Too often, many of us will convince ourselves that we think we know the correct thing to do and that we are probably right. InstaRabbi is taking your orthodox Jewish observance to the next level by making sure that you never again have to act as your own Rabbi when you don't know what to do, and that none of the questions that you have related to Judaism go unanswered. InstaRabbi allows Jews from across the world to ask Torah or halachic questions and get them answered quickly according to orthodox Jewish observance. Submit a question on the app and await the quick response from our qualified and dedicated staff of Rabbis who are committed to enhancing halachic observance throughout the world. ## Key features - Ask halachic questions - Get answers from Rabbis - Orthodox Jewish observance - Quick responses - Unanswered questions addressed ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarabbi/id1131010135/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great app but be warned *2025-05-19, version 5.8.0* I cannot lie and say that this app hasn’t helped me tremendously in the last five years. I’m very grateful for all the rabbis who take their own time to answer these questions. However, there are a few issues that one should know before downloading the app. sometimes the Rabbis make very complicated situations seem very black-and-white. This is often in cases where leniency is needed and there are Gedolim that give those leniencies yet the rabbis on the app pretend they are totally nonexistence and anyone that relies on them is commiting a sin. Sometimes, If you don’t accept the Rabbi‘s first answer and start to ask questions back occasionally they will shut down the question chain making you unable to ask further questions, which has no place in Judaism, and antithetical to what ths app is supposed to be. The rabbis also all eithout exception fall under the category of yeshivish (lithuanian), and antizionist. Not to say there’s anything wrong with that, but they have no range of rebbeim and it is obviously apparent fast. No modern orthodox rebbeim, no dati leeumi rebbeim, no Chabad rebbeim(and they happen to be very anti chabad, but thats a different story) no Hassidic Rebbeim, no rebbeim that include kabbala in their answers. They also constantly invalidate and talk down on all the hashgafot i listed previously. Also, the sephardic rebbeim they have are very lithuanian, and often rule stricter than Hachach Ovadia ZTL (!!!!!!), and i have caught them on this. The lack of diversity in Hashgafa withing the Rebbeim is glaring very quickly. This also very well plays into their tendcy to rule unreasonably strict, and pretend leneient opinions from gedolei yisrael dont exist because they arent Yeshivish. Purely because it doesnt line up with their beleifs. That said if you’re aware of all these things going in it’s a great app to give you sources on certain issues, and it is very fun and sometimes helpful to scroll through others questions. I must add that Rabbi Nacson and Rabbi Cabessa, Rabbi Lalehzarian, are great. but at the end of the day, a jew who isnt fully observant should stay far away from this app, as it can easily push them away from a world of torah, make it look daunting and dreadful, and anyone using the app, even the fully religeous one should constantly know that there will never ever be a replacement for a personal rabbi that knows you. Even the apps Rabbanim will concur on that. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-08-19, version 5.7.6* Absolutely incredible I learnt so much and the rabbis here are just amazing ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2024-05-08, version 5.7.4* thank you ### 5/5 — Tremendous resource! *2024-03-31, version 5.7.4* InstaRabbi is a fantastic resource for Jews and the plethora of questions that inevitably come up in our day to day lives. Whether it’s about belief or scripture, daily Halacha or holidays, the Rabbis carefully take the time to answer each one and provide sources for their answers. Ashkenaz and Sephardic answers. And the most respectable part is that they admit when they don’t know or when you should rather ask your local rabbi. Thank you to all the Rabbis involved!! ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2023-12-13, version 5.7.1* Extreme scholarly performance! ### 5/5 — Simply Amazing *2023-11-09, version 5.6.1* The amount of time and care each of the rebbeim give to those asking questions is one of a kind. No matter the level of the question, you can usually receive a clear answer (with sources) within a day or two. Whether it’s a question on tosfot or even just asking what time a fast begins, the rebbeim are always willing to help. Would highly reccomend!!! ### 5/5 — Just amazing *2023-10-04, version 5.6.1* The amount of care and patience these rabbanim have is astounding There are not enough words to express my gratitude ### 5/5 — Excellent *2023-09-28, version 5.6.1* They Never let me down ### 5/5 — Very valuable for education *2023-09-12, version 5.6.1* You’re going to see orthodox-esque responses. As a reform Jew by choice, this app is extremely valuable to me. Sometimes I feel embarrassed to ask my local Rabbis questions, related to my lack of Jewish knowledge. I’m able to ask the Rabbis on this app my questions FOR FREE and they respond very quickly. It helps me get some fundamental knowledge before I go to my local Rabbis with questions. This app is so valuable to me. I am very thankful for it. ### 5/5 — Best app ever! *2023-08-15, version 5.6.1* It allows me to learn everywhere I am through all the saved questions and many times I have questions that I could just look up that someone else already asked which is a real big help and the answers are immensely detailed with so much care and love behind them it’s really really amazing you feel like the RabbI really really cares to answer your question perfectly and he would continue conversing with you as long as it took for you to understand what he was trying to say! ## Frequently asked questions about InstaRabbi ### What does InstaRabbi do? InstaRabbi allows users to submit questions about Torah and Jewish law (halacha) and receive quick answers from qualified Rabbis. It aims to help individuals enhance their Orthodox Jewish observance by ensuring their questions are answered according to Orthodox tradition. ### What kind of questions can I ask? You can ask any questions related to Torah and halachic observance. This includes practical matters like knowing the correct Bracha to make, or any other queries you might have about Orthodox Jewish practice that you may feel uncomfortable asking others. ### How do I get an answer to my question? To get an answer, simply submit your question through the app. A dedicated staff of Rabbis will review your question and provide a response quickly, according to Orthodox Jewish observance. ### Is there a cost to use InstaRabbi? Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees. ### Who is this app for? This app is designed for individuals who observe Orthodox Judaism and are looking for reliable answers to their religious questions. It's particularly useful for those who may hesitate to ask personal Rabbis or feel their questions are too simple. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.8.5 — 2025-10-22 Bug fixes and improvements ### 5.8.4 — 2025-09-26 Bug fixes ### 5.8.3 — 2025-09-22 Bug fixes and improvements ### 5.8.2 — 2025-07-11 Bug fixes and improvements ### 5.8.1 — 2025-05-30 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to InstaRabbi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TorahAnytime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/torahanytime/id1520450234) | 4.9 (10,868) | Free | Education | | [Aish.com: The Judaism App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aishcom-the-judaism-app/id726093396) | 3.8 (23) | Free | Education | | [AI Rabbi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-rabbi/id6483369412) | 4.8 (102) | Free | Education | | [iTorah: Watch, Listen & Stream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itorah-watch-listen-and-stream/id6472929090) | 4.9 (1,468) | Free | Education | | [Rabbi Ari: Judaism Chatbot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rabbi-ari-judaism-chatbot/id6446847629) | 4.9 (105) | Free | Education | | [YUTorah](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yutorah/id501079063) | 3.8 (59) | Free | Education | ## More apps by InstaRabbi - [אינסטרב](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1339680189) - [InstaRav](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarav/id1478410613) - [InstaRab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instarab/id1573063136) All apps by InstaRabbi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1628574099 ## Related topics [halacha](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/halacha) · [hebcal](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hebcal) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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