Shlomo Gelobter's Page

I am a Qaraite in the Crimean/Qedar Rite (also known as Karaylar). In order to avoid confusions let me state that I BELIEVE both Jesus and Mohammed were prophets. I DO NOT associate nor am I affiliated with Karaite Jews (Israeli/Egyptian Karaites). After a few overtures to learn more about their sect I found them to be just as diluted, delusional, and perverse as Rabbinical Judaism. All of my positions on TORAH and the Hebrew Scriptures are MY OWN personal understanding of Gods word - All Qaraim are expected to formulate their own understanding of scripture based on reasonable discernment

My personal statement of faith

I. I believe TORAH is Gods holy word and is the highest level of revelation. The Hebrew Scriptures (The Prophets and The Writings) are inspired writings, but do not exist at the same level as Torah. All other writings and religious texts must be evaluated for their value. If they contradict TORAH they are useless and should be discarded. In a nutshell I believe TORAH to be the only divine and authoritative scripture. All belief must be supported by the foundational truths found in its text.

II. I believe that on the day of Judgment each individual will be responsible for their own actions (Ezekiel 33:20; Isaiah 66:12-24; Joel 4:1-7; Malachi 3:19-21; Ecclesiastes 3:17; 11:9; 12:13-14), therefore each individual must study TORAH for themselves and be responsible for their understanding (Exodus 23:2, Hosea 10:12, 2 Chronicles 15:3-4).

III. I do not believe the understanding of the majority (rabbinical sages or Christian clergy) are always correct and simply having a majority decision does not justify holding a Biblical position (Exodus 23:3; 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 29:13).

IV. I believe the only viable understanding of TORAH is the plain and simple meaning (pshat) of the text as understood by each Israelite when the Torah was read to every man, woman, and child, each seventh year (Deuteronomy 31:10-13)

V. I believe that we are living in the time of the Great Exile. A time where the nation of Israel has forsaken the true way of God for man-made religions - Talmudism, Christianity, etc. (Deuteronomy 4:27-28; Isaiah 29:13; 2 Chronicles 15:3-7). In this time of exile and rebellion I believe God hides His face from us (Ezekiel 39:22-29; Isaiah 29:9-14) and our only access to understand His desires are the Hebrew scriptures (Psalm 19:8; Malachi 3:22).

VI. I believe the Great Exile will end when Israel returns to God under the leadership of the Moshiach (an anointed King from the house of David) and the entire human race will embrace the faith of TORAH! (Isaiah 2:1-4; 11:1-9; 66:12-24; Deuteronomy 4:29-30). In order to bring about the kingdom of Heaven on earth and to end the period of the Great Exile I believe each individual must live their life according to Gods law found in Torah and pray for Moshiach daily.

VII. I believe the reward for following Gods law is eternal life (Psalm 133:3; Daniel 12:2; Isaiah 66:14)