Karaite Jewish Calendar 2026/ 2027

In this PDF you’ll find the official calendar of Universal Karaite Judaism. It includes a greeting/seasonal message from the Chief Sage (Haḥam HaRaschi) HaRav Simeon ben Yehoshua Firuz, as well as a message from the Chairman of the Supreme Council, Mordechai (Moti) Menashe—with words of encouragement, unity, and strength for challenging times.

✅ Purpose: The calendar is used to determine the beginnings of the months (Rosh Chodesh) based on the possibility of sighting the new moon crescent (in relation to Israel), and therefore also to set the festivals/holidays and fast days. It also explains the key principles: time calculations (Ramla horizon), Shabbat/holiday onset, astronomical details (conjunction/M.H.), and the Karaite approach (Scripture, analogy, and tradition).

📌 Important: this is the only official and binding calendar of Universal Karaite Judaism and is issued/distributed by the Council of Sages.

Calendar UKJ.pdf

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