Dor Daim

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Dor Daim, "The Generation of Knowledge": This group emerged as a recognizable force in the early part of the 19th century. However, they claim a connection with earlier Yemenite groups that followed the teachings of the RAMBAM (Maimonides). The Dor Daim was formed by individuals who were displeased by the influence of Kabbalah which had been introduced to Yemen in the 1600s. They claimed that the core beliefs of Judaism were being diminished in favor of the mysticism of the Kabbalah. They were also unhappy with the influence that Kabbalists (mystics) were having on various customs and rituals (e.g. the text of the prayer-book). The Dor Daim also considered the Kabbalists to be anti-scientific and anti-progressive in attitude and felt that they were thereby contributing to a decline in the social and economic status of the Jews of Yemen. The abovementioned issues led, Rabi Yihhyah Qafahh to start the Dor Daim movement. Among its goals was the revival and protection of what it saw as the original form of Judaism as codified by the Sanhedrin during the 1st through 3rd centuries.

The movement was not well received by some scholars in Yemen and Israel. Especially controversial were the views of the Dor Daim on the important book of Kabbalah known as the Zohar. These views are put forth in a book called Milhamoth HaShem which was[1] written by Rabi Yihhyah Qafahh.

A small number of Dor Daim members still exist. They claim a fear of persecution and therefore maintain an almost secret existence.

External links

• Torath Mosha Information about Yemenites in general, but specifically Baladim and Dor Daim.he:דרדעים