The Karaites I - Origins & Practices

1,200 years ago, a new form of Judaism was created, and it has lasted through the centuries.
How far did Karaism spread? Did the Rambam allow them to be circumcised? Did Islam bring about the new ideology? And why would they observe Rosh Hashana without a Shofar?

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Chapters




00:00 Introduction to the Karaites



03:07 Beliefs and Practices of the Karaites



05:32 Rav Saadia Gaon and the Defense of Orthodoxy



06:29 Origins and Founding of the Karaites



09:19 Historical Context and Factors Influencing the Karaites



11:12 Interaction between Karaites and Orthodox Jews



15:24 Halakhic Requirements and Practices of the Karaites



20:04 Stringency and Uniqueness of Karaites' Observance



21:24 Differences in Shabbat Candle Lighting and Prayer



23:50 Comparison with the Sadducees and Tzadokim



24:46 Relationship between Karaites and Orthodox Jews



25:44 Spread of the Karaites in Iraq, Jerusalem, and Egypt



29:08 Presence of Karaites in Constantinople and Cyprus



32:56 Decline of Karaites in Jerusalem



35:20 Karaites in Egypt and Influence of the Rambam



39:34 Karaites in Toledo and Mixed Marriages

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