WAQ (Karaites) Podcast #3 – Ovadia ben Na’ar, Kuwait-Based Karaite Jew Spreading Torah in the Gulf

World Alliance Of Qara’im (Karaites) Podcast #3 – Ovadia ben Na’ar, the Karaite Jew who Grew up Muslim, Lives in Kuwait & Is Spreading Torah Throughout the Persian Gulf Join us for a fascinating discussion between Hakham Melech Rahmiel Ben Ya’aqov and Karaite Hazzan (Community Leader) Ovadia ben Na’ar, as we discuss Ovadia’s journey from growing up Muslim in Kuwait to becoming a dedicated and active adherent of the Karaite approach to Torah, and his mission to spread the word of the Torah throughout the Persian Gulf and the Arab world at large. Ovadia ben Na’ar lives in Kuwait and is the head of the Avraham Society (avrahamsociety.org). Recently named a Hazzan (Community Leader) by the World Alliance of Qara’im, Ovadia’s focus is the history and lineage of various Arabian tribes and their possible relationship to the people of Israel, as well as practical Karaite law (halakha) and Jewish philosophy. Recorded live on Monday 4 May 2026 from the Golan Heights, Israel. ——————— Date: Monday 4 May 2026 Time: 8:00pm Jerusalem time (6:00pm Lisbon; 1:00pm, New York) All are welcome to attend, no matter your religion, affiliation or background. Come with your questions, your ideas, your arguments, your insights! ——————————— WHAT IS THE WORLD ALLIANCE OF QARA’IM? The World Alliance of Qara’im (WAQ) is an international organization of independent Karaites established in 2010, committed to steadfastly upholding the principles of Karaism. Unlike other Karaite groups which have, sadly, given themselves over to compromise with the Rabbanites (Rabbis), or engaged in a policy of pandering to the Christians, the WAQ has never – and will never – concede any of the basic tenets of Karaism. These include an unwavering adherence to the straightforward (but not literal!) meaning of the Torah; the rejection of false philosophies such as Pharisaic / Rabbinical Judaism, Christianity / Messianic Judaism, and Western subjective morality; and the belief that, while Hakhamim can be facilitators in helping others understand the Torah, they are not to play the role of dictator or “Pope”. Rather, it is a basic belief of the Karaite movement that each person should “search well in the scriptures and not rely on another’s opinion.” With that in mind, we offer free Karaite / Torah education and activities to all those who are interested. ➠ For a full statement of our mission, please visit www.WorldAllianceQaraim.org/statement-of-purpose. ——————————— CONNECT WITH US There are many ways to form a further connection with the World Alliance of Qara’im. Choose one or more that best suit you. — JOIN OUR COMMUNITY — ✅ To become an active member of the World Alliance of Qara'im community and find out all the benefits of membership, please visit our Patreon page at   / karaiteinsights  . — WEBSITES — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠ WorldAllianceQaraim.org ✅ Karaite Insights ➠ KaraiteInsights.com — YOUTUBE — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠    / @worldallianceqaraim   ✅ Karaite Insights ➠    / karaiteinsights   — WHATSAPP GROUPS — ✅ WAQ Announcements ➠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/D7arahgeHKk... ✅ WAQ Members (Active Members Only) ➠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJ7dF0xb0rS... — INSTAGRAM — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠ instagram.com/worldallianceqaraim ✅ Karaite Insights ➠ instagram.com/karaiteinsights — INSTAGRAM THREADS — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠ threads.com/@worldallianceqaraim — FACEBOOK — ✅ WAQ Page ➠ facebook.com/KaraitesAlliance ✅ WAQ Group ➠ facebook.com/groups/WorldAllianceQaraimPublic — X / TWITTER — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠ X.com/WAQKaraites ✅ Karaite Insights ➠ X.com/KaraiteInsights — TIKTOK — ✅ World Alliance of Qara'im ➠ www.tiktok.com/@world_alliance_qaraim — CONTACT US — ✅ E-mail ➠ [email protected] ✅ Phone / WhatsApp ➠ +1-347-901-5695 ——————————— SUPPORT OUR MISSION We rely on your generous donations to support our many activities. If you wish to support independent Karaite outreach and free Karaite education, please consider donating to us. 🔒 Secure Debit / Credit Card Donation ➠ https://bit.ly/secure-waq-donate 🔒 Patreon ➠ To become an active member of the WAQ community and receive all the benefits of membership, please visit:   / karaiteinsights   🔒 PayPal ➠ [email protected] 🔒 Zelle ➠ [email protected] 🔒 Bitcoin ➠ 36zYPMQ2XptKgJxuyHjUJsBTRjH61jxPeh