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New Certificate Course in Ḳaraite Jewish Studies
Certificate in Karaite Jewish Studies: A year-long English online course starting 6 September 2026, covering biblical foundations, Karaite exegesis, kashruth, Shabbath, calendar, purity, righteousness and a final essay. Suitable for students seeking deeper knowledge, affiliation or conversion.

Chaim ben Abraham
2 days ago2 min read


Karaite Jewish Calendar 2026/ 2027
this is the only official and binding calendar of Universal Karaite Judaism and is issued/distributed by the Council of Sages.

Chaim ben Abraham
Feb 231 min read


Studies on Eshkol haKofer by the Karaite sage Yehuda Hadassi, with Dr. Ḥakham Moshe Firrouz
An excellent podcast with Ḥakham Dr. Moshe Firrouz. In this episode of Bein HaKorah (Yad Ben-Zvi), Dr. Yaniv Mazuman hosts him for a deep discussion on Eshkol haKofer by Yehuda Hadassi, a key 12th-century Karaite work. The talk explores Hadassi’s sources, Karaite-Rabbanite influences, Kalam and Muʿtazila ideas, theology, theodicy, resurrection, and his anti-Christian polemics, as well as the Avelei Tzion movement.

Chaim ben Abraham
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Why the Karaite Jewish University Is Needed and Who It Serves
Why the Karaite Jewish University exists today: preserving Karaite Jewish knowledge through academic study and bringing together students and scholars from around the world.

Fabian von Kaenel
Dec 28, 20252 min read


KJU Successfully Begins the New Academic Year
The Karaite Jewish University (KJU) has successfully started the new academic year. New students from Switzerland, France, Germany, and the USA began the first module, Fundamentals and Biblical Exegesis. The live class featured a lively exchange and marked the start of an inspiring year dedicated to studying the Miqra and the principles of Karaite Judaism.

Chaim ben Abraham
Oct 24, 20251 min read
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