# Vayavinu Bamikra — Siddur, Machzor, and Tikkun

> Learn to read and lead Jewish prayers, Torah portions, and holiday services. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenneth J Wieder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayavinu-bamikra/id6444390608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenneth J Wieder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531231963)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayavinu-bamikra/id6444390608/reviews.md

## What is Vayavinu Bamikra?

“וַֽיִּקְרְא֥וּ בַסֵּ֛פֶר בְּתוֹרַ֥ת הָאֱלֹקִ֖ים מְפֹרָ֑שׁ וְשׂ֣וֹם שֶׂ֔כֶל וַיָּבִ֖ינוּ בַּמִּקְרָֽא” (נחמיה ח׳:ח׳)
“They read from the scroll of the Teaching of God, translating it and giving the sense; so they understood the reading.” (Nehemiah 8:8)

The Vayavinu Bamikra Siddur, Machzor, and Tikkun is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn how to read, understand, and lead prayers, the weekly parsha, and more.  Texts are highlighted and read clearly, phrase-by-phrase, by Rabbi Jeremy Wieder, Rosh Yeshiva at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) of Yeshiva University. 

FEATURES:
-	A beginner’s guide to Jewish prayers (free)
-	Shema (free)
-	A Yamim Noraim Machzor for learning to lead High Holiday prayers on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (free)
-	A Shabbat Siddur for learning to lead Shabbat prayer services (paid)
-	A Yom Tov Machzor for learning to lead holiday prayers on Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot (paid)
-	Tehillim for learning to read Psalms (paid)
-	The Five Megillot for learning to read Shir Hashirim, Rut, Eikhah, Kohelet, and Esther (paid)
-	Haftarot for learning to read the weekly Haftarah (paid)
-	All Shabbat Torah readings for learning to read the weekly Parsha (paid) 

An internet connection is required to download each section. Once downloaded, each section may be used offline.

## Key features

- Learn Jewish prayers
- Understand weekly parsha
- Lead holiday services
- Phrase-by-phrase text highlighting
- Offline access after download
- Beginner's guide to prayers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekday Siddur | $2.99 | one-time |
| Joshua | $1.99 | one-time |
| Isaiah | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ezekiel | $3.99 | one-time |
| Trei Asar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Proverbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Job | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shabbat Siddur | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yom Tov Machzor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tehillim | $4.99 | one-time |
| Megillah | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haftarah | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bereishit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bamidbar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shemot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vayikra | $4.99 | one-time |
| Devarim | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vayavinu-bamikra/id6444390608/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tikkun Perfection

*2025-08-19*

I'm honestly really happy and impressed this app exists. The fact that a cantor reads out loud in both Ashkenaz and Sephard is an amazing feature. At first I was upset a lot of the books you need to pay for but seeing how well this app is developed, I'm very understanding of supporting this app this way.

### 4/5 — So close to perfection

*2025-08-04*

I'm honestly really happy and impressed this app exists. The fact that a cantor reads out loud in both Ashkenaz and Sephard is an amazing feature. At first I was upset a lot of the books you need to pay for but seeing how well this app is developed, I'm very understanding of supporting this app this way. My only issue at the time of this writing is I wish the audio would play even when the app is closed or the phone is locked. I'd like to be able to hear the trop being read even when I'm not in the app, as in a way of listening to what I'm learning passively. Besides that, I'm really happy with this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Vayavinu Bamikra

### What is Vayavinu Bamikra?

Vayavinu Bamikra is an educational app designed to help users learn how to read, understand, and lead Jewish prayers, weekly parsha, and holiday services. It features highlighted texts read by Rabbi Jeremy Wieder.

### What learning content does Vayavinu Bamikra offer?

Vayavinu Bamikra offers a beginner's guide to Jewish prayers, Shema, a Yamim Noraim Machzor, a Shabbat Siddur, a Yom Tov Machzor, Tehillim, the Five Megillot, Haftarot, and all Shabbat Torah readings. Some content is free, while other sections are paid.

### Can I use Vayavinu Bamikra offline?

Yes, an internet connection is required to download each section of Vayavinu Bamikra. Once downloaded, each section can be used offline, allowing for flexible learning.

### What devices is Vayavinu Bamikra available on?

Vayavinu Bamikra is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its supported devices list. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### What is the age rating for Vayavinu Bamikra?

Vayavinu Bamikra has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in Jewish education. This rating suggests content appropriate for young learners and adults.

### How often is Vayavinu Bamikra updated?

The latest version of Vayavinu Bamikra is 4.0, and it was last updated on September 12, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What is the user sentiment for Vayavinu Bamikra?

Vayavinu Bamikra has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from its available ratings. This high score suggests that users are very satisfied with the app's content and functionality.

### Does Vayavinu Bamikra have ads?

No, Vayavinu Bamikra does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download with optional in-app purchases for additional content, ensuring an ad-free learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2026-04-23

- New Weekday Siddur library is now available
- Various bug fixes

### 4.0 — 2025-09-12

The Selichot library is now updated to include all of Selichot

### 3.03 — 2025-08-19

- Audio now plays in the background.
- Audio controls will appear in the notification center.
- Audio speed can now be increased to 2x speed. 
- Various bug fixes.

### 3.02 — 2025-03-12

Various bug fixes

### 3.01 — 2025-03-07

All of Nach has now been added to the app. Enjoy learning the books of Neviim and Ketuvim, as well as various other small improvements.

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## More apps by Kenneth J Wieder

- [Tehillim: VaYavinu BaMikra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tehillim-vayavinu-bamikra/id1537330000)
- [Megillot: VaYavinu BaMikra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megillot-vayavinu-bamikra/id1548386714)
- [Haftarah: VaYavinu BaMikra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haftarah-vayavinu-bamikra/id1562572047)
- [Shema: VaYavinu BaMikra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shema-vayavinu-bamikra/id1590772164)
- [Yom Tov Machzor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yom-tov-machzor/id1613433208)
- [Shabbat Siddur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shabbat-siddur/id1613440330)

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