Karaites
Karaite Judaism or Karaism is a Jewish Movement, distinct from Rabbinic Judaism. Read more at wiki
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Historic Cairo | Karaite Quarter | |
| Istanbul | The medieval centre of Karaism | |
| L'viv | Some Karaites lived in Lvov, in "Red Russia" (or eastern Galicia). Their quarter was, till 1457, outside of the city walls. They had a synagogue of their own, but shared the cemetery with the Rabbanites | |
| Old City of Jerusalem | Karaite Synagogue | |
| Vilnius | Karaite Synagogue |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Karaites?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source