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, Canada, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Spain and the United States.

 Chancellor: Hakham Meir Yosef Rekhavi is the editor of the "Biblical Passover Haggadha" and co-author of "As It is Written: A Brief Case for Karaism."  His writings on selected subjects can be found at: http://rekhavi.karaitejudaism.org/.  He was a student of the late Karaite Hakham Mordecai Alfandari, and his path to Karaite Judaism is can be accessed at: http://rekhavi.karaitejudaism.org/my_journey.shtml

As the main Professor, Hakham Rekhavi will teach many of the lessons for the Introduction to Judaism Course.

Vice-Chancellor:  Rabbi Rashi Moshe Yosef Firrouz is leader of the Moetzet Hakhamim (Council of Sages), which is under the auspices of Universal Karaite Judaism (UKJ). This council deals within Israel with many religious issues including aliyah and conversion as it relates to the Karaites.  Rabbi Rashi Firrouz has several years of experience working in committee positions with UKJ and affiliated organizations. He is currently employed as a System Engineer and Lab Team Support with the Computer Science Department of Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva.  He holds degrees in BS in Nuclear Engineering and MS Management & Safety Engineering from Ben-Gurion University. As a Professor, he will teach lessons for the Introduction to Judaism Course.

Dean of Students: Hazzan Yochanan Zaqantov holds an MBA from St. John Fisher College.  Having received his certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), he maintains both his affiliation and credentials.  He has taught post-secondary courses in Computers and Liberal Arts.  His weekly Tanakh Studies can be found at the http://www.karaitejudaism.org.  His article on "My search for the Aviv" was published in the April 2007 edition of the KJA's Bulletin.  As a Professor, he will teach lessons for the Introduction to Judaism Course.  He is married and is the father of one daughter.

Dean of the Latin Division: Daniel ben-Immanuel, holds an MA in Applied Linguistics.  He was the firstborn to a descendant of Anussim from Puerto Rico, and the first of his family to return to the faith of his ancestors. He coordinates all Spanish and Portuguese speaking students and translates the KJU teaching materials into Spanish and Portuguese. As a Professor, he will teach lessons for both the English, Spanish and Portuguese Introduction to Judaism Courses.