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My Article at TheTorah.com
For those who have not yet seen it, I’ve published an article at TheTorah.com. There, I do my best to convey general, historical Karaite attitudes towards Yom Teruah. Please check it out here and let me know what you think.
Filed under Yom Teruah
Shofar so Good
I think the sound of the shofar is beautiful. I love what it has come to represent – Jews (even the least observant amongst us) gathering for the High Holidays. But I have actually never heard the sound of the … Continue reading
Filed under Holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Shofar, Yom Teruah
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz has a Fundamental Problem
I know. I know. You’re worried, “Here we go again. This is gonna be another variation of the Thinker post. And Shawn is going to make his name taking down those who speak ill of Karaites.” Don’t worry – it’s not … Continue reading
That time the Karaites Cancelled Purim: My Article at TheTorah.com
About a thousand years ago, the Karaites cancelled Purim. They just skipped it altogether and with the waving of a hand they jumped a month into the future to celebrate Passover. Sounds crazy. But it’s true. You can read about … Continue reading
Filed under Karaite Rabbanite Relations, Purim
