Siddur Tephiloth HaKara’im [abridged prayers for the entire year]

(KARAITICA).

Finn & Rosenkrantz

Vilna

1871

Arranged by the Karaite leader, Abraham Firkovich.

Since, according to the publisher, neglecting the daily duty to pray can be punishable by death, the present abridged prayer-book is issued for the benefit of those short on time, such as travelers and trades-people. Firkovitch writes in his interesting introduction that the prayers for the eve of Yom Kippur are abbreviated since according to Karaitic doctrine no lights are to burn on the Sabbath and Festivals. Therefore, those who do not know the prayers by heart will be able to complete them before dark and safely return home.