Healing through Palestinian Jewish Solidarity: Hadar Cohen - Into Healing S1, Ep.4

In this episode of Into Healing, Mira sits down with Hadar Cohen, an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic and 10th generation Jerusalemite. She is the founder of Malchut, a Jewish mystical school that weaves the spiritual with the political through art, writing, music, and ritual. In this timely and profound conversation, Hadar shares what it was like to grow up in Jerusalem, to challenge set narratives, and recognize trauma, pain, anger, and grief. She brings so much context, shifting a dialogue rooted in pain and oppression, to justice, healing, and love. This discussion underscores the role of spirituality and faith in navigating complex identities and fostering unity.
This conversation was filmed in October 2023.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:19 The Intersection of Spirituality and Politics
01:26 The Struggles of Being in the Middle
02:09 The Pain of Collective Grief
03:26 The Spiritual Path and Connection to God
05:58 The Impact of Trauma on Faith
08:58 The Complexity of Identity and Heritage
11:03 The Dilemna of Being Middle Eastern and Jewish
17:21 The Role of Faith in Understanding Humanity
20:22 The Significance of May 15th, 1948
24:35 Understanding Zionism and Its Impact
28:33 The Intersection of Multiple Identities
50:56 The Role of Anti-Semitism, Colonialism, and Global North's Domination
58:31 The Importance of Jewish-Palestinian Solidarity
01:05:01 Understanding the Middle East
01:05:19 The Impact of Cultural Misunderstandings
01:05:53 The Role of Religion in the Middle East
01:06:20 The Struggle of Identity and Acceptance
01:06:51 Questioning Government Narratives
01:07:43 The Power of Debate and Intellectual Growth
01:08:01 The Importance of Cultural Heritage
01:09:21 The Influence of Jewish Communities in Arab Culture
01:10:28 Acknowledging Arab Jewish History
01:11:08 The Struggle of Being an Arab Jew
01:13:42 The Vision for a Multi-Faith Middle East
01:15:21 The Power of Friendship in Overcoming Conflict
01:15:37 The Influence of Jewish Culture in Arab Life
01:17:35 The Importance of Recognizing Jewish History in Arab Lands
01:20:16 Arab Jews in the Middle East
01:24:32 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Conflict
01:28:24 The Impact of Arab Art History on Jewish Culture
01:44:10 Recognizing the Nakba
01:49:05 The Power of Love in Overcoming Conflict
02:02:31 Understanding the Military Industrial Complex
02:03:03 The Power of Emotional Reactivity and Community
02:03:19 Exploring the Concept of Life, Death, and Spiritual Understanding
02:05:17 The Importance of Diverse Communities and Liberation
02:08:09 The Danger of Singular Narratives and Fascism
02:09:18 The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming Trauma
02:10:46 The Power of Community in Resisting Trauma
02:14:05 The Importance of Decolonizing Mind, Body, and Soul
02:19:47 The Role of Pain and Suffering in Spiritual Awakening
02:22:02 The Importance of Healing Trauma for Future Generations
02:42:13 The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Practices
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• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.

[@nabilamhamdy]

This is so beautiful and powerful on so many levels. I always say that all we really need is love and love will dismantle all these powers of oppression. I hope I will live to see and experience a world where there is true equality and inclusive diversity.. where everyone is flourishing and thriving..I pray for that day to come and for me to maybe even witness it as an old woman.

[@Freeyourmindblog]

❤❤ Hadara

[@SigMaQuint]

Listening to her, I recall best memories of jews helping me on my way, out of something very destructive.

[@MillieMaa]

what an incredible, healing and inspiring interview. Working with our grief and moving forward with clear eyes. Thank you Mira and Hadar!

[@NestorMakhno1789]

This is a beautiful and necessary discussion. As a Jewish person aghast at world events, I say thank you.

[@Into.Healing]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@clarawasserstein99]

Thank you so much for this thought provoking and also eye opening conversation

[@Into.Healing]

🙏❤️

[@MrZluay]

Amazing. Loved listening to Hardar

[@Into.Healing]

We’re so glad it moved you 🙌 thank you for watching!

[@user-uz5bd6no8q]

Ladies! What a breath of fresh air on these topics. My heart joins with yours. I have lived in Israel for almost 50 years, and always felt the pain and suffering of all. My prayers join yours.❤❤❤

[@Into.Healing]

We’re so happy to hear this! Thank you for the kind words and for watching ❤️

[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

🙏

[@acidbased]

I wish I believed like she does

[@TheWayOfRespectAndKindness]

Our identity is "Of God".