Welcome to the Karaite Jewish University website. The Karaite Jewish University (KJU) is an independent Californian Corporation currently seeking Non-Profit status.  The University has not formerly associated with any other Karaite organization. KJU has received the permission of the Moetzet Hakhamim (Council of Sages), to teach an Introduction to Judaism course.  This course may lead to a conversion conducted by a Bet Din that is appointed by the Moetzet Hakhamim.

At the current time we have stopped accepting applications for our fourth Introduction to Judaism course which started November 2011.

In August 23, 2011, we have just participated in the conversion of eight new Karaite Jews in a ceremony in Daly City, California at the community of the Karaite Jews of America.  We welcome our new brothers and sisters who have joined with his people Israel. Photos coming soon.

Also, in 2011 a member of our community in America has undergone training and is now a certified Schochet through the Universal Karaite Judaism in Israel.  America now has an official Schochet who is also an Alumni of the KJU.

Additionally, in 2011 a Ruling in Israel states that Karaites may certify as Kosher meat slaughtered by their own certified Schochetim.

We have been blessed with a board and faculty whose dedication has permitted the first United States Karaite Jewish institution of higher learning to exist. Our diversification includes native born Israeli and American Karaite Jews of Egyptian origin, former Orthodox Jews who have accepted Karaite Judaism and converts to Karaite Judaism.  Our graduates included students from Australia, the Czech Republic, Canada Latin America and the United States.