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