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 recorded in October 2023.⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:19 The Intersection of Spirituality and Politics01:26 The Struggles of Being in the Middle02:09 The Pain of Collective Grief03:26 The Spiritual Path and Connection to God05:58 The Impact of Trauma on Faith08:58 The Complexity of Identity and Heritage11:03 The Dilemma of Being Middle Eastern and Jewish17:21 The Role of Faith in Understanding Humanity20:22 The Significance of May 15th, 194824:35 Understanding Zionism and Its Impact50:56 The Role of Anti-Semitism, Colonialism, and Global North's Domination58:31 The Importance of Jewish-Palestinian Solidarity01:05:01 Understanding the Middle East01:06:20 The Struggle of Identity and Acceptance01:07:43 The Power of Debate and Intellectual Growth01:09:21 The Influence of Jewish Communities in Arab Culture01:10:28 Acknowledging Arab Jewish History01:11:08 The Struggle of Being an Arab Jew01:13:42 The Vision for a Multi-Faith Middle East01:15:21 The Power of Friendship in Overcoming Conflict01:44:10 Recognizing the Nakba02:02:31 Understanding the Military Industrial Complex02:03:19 Exploring the Concept of Life, Death, and Spiritual Understanding02:05:17 The Importance of Diverse Communities and Liberation02:08:09 The Danger of Singular Narratives and Fascism02:14:05 The Importance of Decolonizing Mind, Body, and Soul02:19:47 The Role of Pain and Suffering in Spiritual Awakening02:22:02 The Importance of Healing Trauma for Future Generations02:42:13 The Power of Prayer and Spiritual Practices👉Follow HadarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadarcohen32/Website: https://www.hadarcohen.me/Teachings/Workshop: https://www.malchut.one📚 Episode References:Avi Shlaim: https://w.wiki/9B2MEdward Said: https://w.wiki/9B2JHannah Arendt: https://w.wiki/3p5i👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• 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.