Video Learning Center
Welcome to the Karaite Jews of America's video learning center. If you are seeking an overview of Karaite Judaism, please start with the two videos entitled A Taste of Karaite Judaism In 30 Minutes or Less (Parts I and II).
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The two videos above were part of the same presentation to a group of 5th-7th grade students from a conservative synagogue that visited our synagogue. In these videos, Shawn Lichaa discusses how Karaites pray and explains some of the differences between Karaites and Rabbanites. These videos provide a succinct overview of Karaite Judaism.
Esther Explained: A Closer Look at Hakham Ya'aqov ben Re'uven's Commentary on Megillat Esther
James Walker, editor and translator of Esther Explained, provide a short learning on three interesting aspects of this commentary. (Uploaded March 17, 2016) How to Make Karaite Matzah
Shawn Lichaa learns Karaite Judaism each week with these two young men; and they got together to create a video on Karaite matzah. (Uploaded March 23, 2015) How do Karaites Pray?
Eli Shmuel put together a short video explaining the basics of Karaite prayer. He discusses prostration, removing our shoes, ritual purity, and the language and structure of the Karaite prayer. (Uploaded October 12, 2014) |
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The Ten Principles of Faith According to Karaite Sage Yehudah Hadassi (Part 2)
The 12th Century Karaite Sage Yehudah Hadassi set forth 10 principles of faith which he reasoned were the cornerstones of Jewish faith. This short video gives a brief overview of the first five of those principles of faith. (Uploaded May 29, 2014) |
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Amazing Matzah, Truly Bitter Herbs, and other Passover Customs of Karaite Jews
Shawn Lichaa gave a presentation to the Jewish Community Library of San Francisco. This portion deals specifically with the Passover customs of the Karaite Jews. (Uploaded April 11, 2014) |
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She Speaks with Authority: The Religious Standing of Karaite Jewish Women from the Middle Ages Through Today
Shawn Lichaa provides a brief overview of the religious standing of Karaite Jewish women throughout history, as well as differences between the Karaite and Rabbanite tradition. This talk was dedicated to the life and activities of Madame Rachel Cohen, who gave the d'var Torah at our synagogue every week for several years in her 80s. (Uploaded March 8, 2014 - after Shabbat) |
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The Karaite Jewish Renaissance in Israel
Eli Shmuel discusses the recent renaissance in the Karaite Jewish community in Israel, providing an overview of the state of the movement and its future. (Uploaded February 24, 2014) |
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The Ten Principles of Faith According to Karaite Sage Yehudah Hadassi (Part 1)
The 12th Century Karaite Sage Yehudah Hadassi set forth 10 principles of faith which he reasoned were the cornerstones of Jewish faith. This short video gives a brief overview of the first five of those principles of faith. (Uploaded February 13, 2014) |
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Karaite Shechita: Similarities and Differences
In this short video, Eli Shmuel describes the traditional Karaite view of Shechita (ritual slaughter). You'll learn (i) how the Karaite act of slaughter is different from the Rabbinic practice; (ii) why the Torah does not describe the process of Shechita in more detail; and (iii) what the Karaite blessing is when performing Shechita. (Uploaded: November 30, 2013) |
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