The Torah does not specify what dye the blue strand in the Tzitzit must be made from. Most blue dyes are suitable.

The Bible describes Tzitzit as having chain-/ braid-like (plait-like) designs. See: http://www.karaite-korner.org/tzitzit.shtml

We first had the idea for producing Web page templates to complement our Web clipart (then called ButtonKits) way back in 1997. We started out with Space, Homebase and Stripes, and they proved to be a big hit. We've never looked back!

Karaite is an Anglicized form of the Hebrew word Karaim or Bnei Mikra, which means "Followers of Scripture".

No. Anan ben David was a political leader who convinced the Muslim authorities not to allow the Rabbanites to continue persecuting those Jews who believed in the exclusive authority of the Tanach.

We know very little about the beliefs of the Sadducees. We do know however that like the Karaites they believed only in the authority of the Tanach and rejected the Oral Law. These doctrines are attributed to the Sadducees by their enemies and it is difficult to reconstruct the precise Sadducee view on these subjects.

Yes. It is the Rabbis who do not follow the calendar given to the People of Israel in the Tanach (Hebrew Bible). For more information see:

Based on the ripening of the barley crops in the Land of Israel, as commanded in the Torah, see: http://www.karaite-korner.org/abib.shtml

This is not true. See: http://www.karaite-korner.org/tefillin.shtml and http://www.karaites.org.uk/phylacteries.shtml

It is a religious imperative to read the Bible in the original Hebrew and Aramaic. Those who can not do so, are encouraged tolearn as much Hebrew as they can. Until this is done we recommend the New JPS Translation of the Tanach.

Yes. While there is a Biblical prohibition not to boil a young goat or sheep in its mother's milk, there is no such prohibition against eating milk and meat together. Choosing a correct interpretation is not a matter of arbitrarily picking between several equal options but requires intense study to discover the strengths and weeknesses of each argument. In the end the individual must make a decision based on their conscience and understanding.

Karaites do not bring sacrifices today in the absence of the Temple. Even those sacrifices which can be offered outside the Temple, such as the Passover sacrifice, can not be brought today because most people are Tame Met (ritually impure from coming into contact with a dead body or grave).

Sort of. David Schwimmer, who plays the neurotic Ross, appeared on the first four episodes of NYPD Blue's first season as Josh "4B" Goldstein, a lawyer with a crush on Laura Kelly who attempted to become a vigilante after he was mugged in his building's laundry room. 4B was shot and killed while attempting to break up a mugging on the subway.

It is very important to wash your hands well with soap and water before handling the Kombucha colony, so that foreign bacteria and mould won't contaminate your fermenting tea or Kombucha. The use of disposable plastic surgical gloves are recommended. Also be sure to wash all counter-tops, utensils and equipment with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly with boiling or very hot water.

Yes. Dual pressure piercing allows for piercing of glass with minimal risk of cracking. OMAX JetMachining Centers come standard with dual pressure capabilities. OMAX Machines also have a special "brittle mode" that works in conjunction with low-pressure piercing to slowly raise the pump pressure during the pierce to avoid a sudden shock to the material by a rapid change in pressure. Using these techniques reduce the risk of cracking, making glass cutting into a very profitable venture.

I participated in the Deaf community by going to events and being friendly with people. I let people know I was in an interpreter training program and was working on becoming an interpreter. I ate lunch with the deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the cafeteria at Mesa College , where I received my associate's degree in ASL Interpreting. I have done community service my local chapter of RID, and have gone to many interpreter training workshops.

Although I found I could not prevent new acne with any special soaps, skin products, or additional cleansing of the skin, my dermatologist recommended using a hypo-allergenic non-irritating soap to not cause any additional burning sensation on skin areas already broken out.

Aerogel has a blue cast for the same reason that the sky is blue. The very small particles that compose the aerogel scatter blue light, the same as our atmosphere scatters blue light. Similarly, when you look through the aerogel the light appears yellowish or reddish, like that of a sunrise or sunset.

It is excreted in the urine and therefore you will see blue urine for 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Your skin may also have a blue discoloration on the breast and systemically.

Blue dye and UV light can be used with the Natural Pond Treatment products. It is important to remember that these approaches treat the symptoms of problems, while the Natural Pond Treatment treats the root cause.