# Shavua: Your Jewish Week — Events & services at your shul

> Jewish community events, service times, holidays, and Torah readings. (iPhone/iPad app by Jasper Eisenberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavua-your-jewish-week/id6819902816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jasper Eisenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819902818)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavua-your-jewish-week/id6819902816/reviews.md

## What is Shavua?

SHALOM ALEICHEM! WHAT’S GOING ON AT SHUL THIS WEEK?
Select your shul (synagogue or temple) and find upcoming events and service times.

WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO GO?
See the time, place, and description for upcoming events hosted at your shul and other shuls nearby.

WHAT DO I DO FOR THE NEXT HOLIDAY?
See upcoming holidays with english and Hebrew dates, clear start and end times, fast days, and key observances.

WHERE ARE WE IN THE TORAH?
Stay on top of this week’s parsha and where we are in the annual torah reading cycle.

WHEN IS SHABBAT OVER?
Get candle lighting and Havdalah times. Shabbat mode is on by default, so the app goes quiet from candle lighting until Havdalah.

QUICK ACCESS
Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show the Hebrew date and Shabbat times at a glance.

## Key features

- Shul event and service time listings
- Nearby shul event discovery
- Holiday dates and observances
- Weekly Torah portion tracking
- Shabbat candle lighting and Havdalah times
- Home and lock screen widgets

## Is Shavua safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Shavua.

## Is Shavua legit?

Shavua: Your Jewish Week has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Shavua is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavua-your-jewish-week/id6819902816/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow! What a helpful App!

*2026-11-01*

This app lets me know what is going on at my synagogue quickly! No more searching around on websites. It contains all the upcoming services, Torah reading for the week, classes, events, etc., but at your fingertips. I can also see what is happening in other areas that I visit so I can easily drop in on events/services when I’m out of town. You need this app!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-11-01*

I can easily see what is happening at my synagogue and others I might visit. The holidays and times are great for me Rotary keep track. Shabbat rimes help me know when my more observant son will be unavailable. It even has a Parsha summary

### 5/5 — Shavua - best for zmanim

*2026-10-21*

From the minute I downloaded this it made my life tracking my local zmanim way easier. And when on vacation it told me everything I needed! What a game changing app. Love the functionality to know everything going on in my shul

## Frequently asked questions about Shavua

### What is Shavua?

Shavua is a free app designed to help you stay informed about events and times at your shul and other Jewish community observances. It provides details on upcoming services, holidays, Torah readings, and Shabbat times.

### How does Shavua help me find events?

You can select your shul to see its upcoming events and service times. The app also shows events hosted at other shuls nearby, helping you discover community activities.

### Does Shavua provide holiday information?

Yes, Shavua lists upcoming holidays with both English and Hebrew dates, along with clear start and end times, fast days, and key observances. This helps you prepare for and observe Jewish holidays.

### Can I track Torah readings with Shavua?

Absolutely. Shavua keeps you up-to-date with this week's parsha and your progress in the annual Torah reading cycle.

### When is Shabbat over with Shavua?

Shavua provides accurate candle lighting and Havdalah times. The app automatically enters a quiet 'Shabbat mode' from candle lighting until Havdalah.

### Does Shavua have ads?

No, Shavua does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices does Shavua support?

Currently, Shavua is supported on iPhones. Future updates may expand compatibility to other devices.

### How often is Shavua updated?

The app was last updated on October 31, 2026, with version 1.22. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23 — 2026-11-02

• Your shul’s week, easier to find. Search for your shul at the top of Pick a Shul, and add a missing one right there. 
• One Filter for every week: weekday prayer, family, and teens. A new Learn page with this week’s parsha, which moves to the next one at Havdalah. 
• New Home: The day's sky arcs across the top, from dawn to nightfall, with the sun where it is right now and the moon at night. Tap the sky for all of today's times.
• Refined parsha: new card in Learn, fresh holiday drawings, and Sunset and Nightfall that are easier to tell apart.
• New sharing features for Events and Shabbat times
• iPad support and lots of small fixes.

### 1.22 — 2026-10-31

A fresh look at your week.
• A new Home. The day's sky arcs across the top, from dawn to nightfall, with the sun where it is right now and the moon at night. Tap the sky for all of today's times.
• See something wrong in a shul event? Tap "Report an issue" on the event and we'll set it straight.
• Traveling? More than 25 miles from your shul, times follow where you are, and your shul stays put.
• Choose Light, Dark or System in Settings › Appearance.
• A cleaner parsha card in Learn, fresh holiday drawings, and Sunset and Nightfall that are easier to tell apart.
• Lots of small fixes.

### 1.21 — 2026-10-24

- Times for any city. No shul nearby, or traveling? Pick a city, or use your current location, for Shabbat times, zmanim and holidays.
- Shul map. See every shul on Shavua on a map.
- Simpler shul picker. Your home shul sits at the top, and a location button switches to another city and back.
- Jerusalem candle lighting now follows the local custom of 40 minutes before sunset.
- Easier-to-read event tags in light mode, plus small fixes.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-23

Shalom aleichem we made a lot of improvements to the Events page and added 10 more shul's to the platform! Even if you don't go to a synagogue or temple you can still easily see upcoming candle lighting times, rosh chodesh, and holiday schedules. Shavua tov!

### 1.1 — 2026-10-21

Kvelling or kvetching? Send us feedback from Settings.
Redesigned holiday guides, with new icons throughout.
Share any event with a link that opens for anyone.

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