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Learn about the Jewish people and discover interesting things about each person who shares their story with you. Be a GUEST on this podcast if you're Jewish!

Are you a Jew and would like to tell the world what a Jew is? Educate the world with your identity to help break down barriers and stomp out hatred. If you're a celebrity and want to conceal your identity? Cool: audio only. Or, if you're a Jew and don't want to reveal your real name? No problem. Contact Debra for an interview if you're available Sundays at 11:30am ET: [email protected]

Have you ever wondered, “What is a Jew?” I began asking that question in 1999, when I discovered that Jesus was Jewish. My search for answers continued for decades and eventually led me to Judaism. Today, with antisemitism and hatred of Jews so visible, I believe this question matters more than ever. Jews come from many backgrounds and have many different beliefs, experiences, and ways of living. No one person can speak for all Jews. Judging Jews as a group is stereotyping. It replaces real people with assumptions, and it is wrong. I hope you’ll join me in asking questions, listening to one another, and getting to know the people behind the label.

Is your observance (if any) dry? religious? a duty rather than a desire? Light up your soul with teachings by Rabbi Alon Anava!

A fascinating study about human beings who are a soul inside the physical body. Article written by Rabbi Yinon Kalazan from TorahAnytime.com

Here is an excellent website source for daily prayers in English as we prepare our hearts (teshuvah).

If you or anyone else needs healing prayers, join Debra Cohen and pray with Faith for Healing.

Learn how Tai Chi & music help us to calm our nervous system, and where to find the free videos on Youtube to practice. SUBSCRIBE

Jewish prayers ask God for the ability to cling to God, His commands, and to Good. Hear the morning blessing in Hebrew and learn the magic ingredient of "devekut."

The reward of an observant life will be the ability to hear God's voice among the conflicting messages competing for our attention in a noisy world ~ S'fat Emet.

The Torah explains in Hebrew what and Who Salvation is.

Allen Guelzo's essay from Sapir Journal makes a good point of revealing why not knowing your own country's history is a detriment. Part 2 of this 2-part eye-opening situation in America today.

If we don't know our history, we remain a child. History textbooks in America are diluted with half-truths, leaving room for propaganda to take root in the classrooms. What can we do about it?

Online think-tank to improve Jewish-Christian America in a book discussion later in July. "Judeo-Christian America" and "(Fixing) America" available here: DebraCohenbooks.org

Are you interested in exploring the history that shaped America—and discussing how it can help shape our future? You're invited to join the Judeo-Christian America Salon, an online discussion group inspired by the salon tradition of thoughtful conversation and lifelong learning. Together we'll read selected articles from SAPIR Journal alongside chapters from my book, Judeo-Christian America, to explore the Jewish and Christian ideas, people, and events that influenced our nation's development. Our goal is not debate, but dialogue. Get the first chapter of "Judeo-Christian America" HERE