1. Karaites may fail to see Aviv in Early Nisan and then delay the First month This delay after the equinox must be less then ½ of a month Ye shall not delay first fruits 1 Conclusion: Guard the month of the Aviv Means the Normal time For earliest edible Barley, and Not abnormal Times, such as In drought years 7 h d v h a b y b Equinox March 20th Circuit of The year Passover ½ or more of the month must lie after the equinox to be the first of the months of the year Latest first month Earliest first month Early Barley Late Varieties The new year A legal first month delayed “first” month The Aviv may show up just before Passover after the Karaites have already postponed the first month 2 Differing measures Inconsistent meaning Of first month Cf. Lev. 19:35 March 11 6 Normal (average) Time of Early Barley in aviv state 3 5 More than 50% of a month in the new Year has been skipped over, i.e. the first whole month after the equinox 4 If the Karaites see barley here the 1st Month is first by the 50% definition

2. Equinox March 20th Circuit of The year First month means the first month possible with ½ or more of its days in the new year (Average Aviv) Case One Karaites use two meanings of First month, which is inconsistent Cf. Lev. 19:35 The old year The new year The normal barley allows us to Decide between the two cases Of what is meant by first month. The rule not to cause a delay of the First fruits offering overrules taking a risk by assuming it is proper to set the calendar with Out of season barely. First month means the first month with all its days in The new year (Babylonian) Case Two Normal (average) Time of Early Barley in aviv state