Healing through Palestinian Jewish Solidarity: Hadar Cohen – Into Healing S1, Ep.4 Into Healing with Mira Kaddoura

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 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 Dilemma of Being Middle Eastern and Jewish
20:22 The Significance of May 15th, 1948
24:35 Understanding Zionism and Its Impact
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
01:06:20 The Struggle of Identity and Acceptance
01:06:51 Questioning Government Narratives
01:07:43 The Power of Debate and Intellectual Growth
01:11:08 The Struggle of Being an Arab Jew
01:15:37 The Influence of Jewish Culture in Arab Life
01:17:35 The Importance of Recognizing Jewish History in Arab Lands
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
02:08:09 The Danger of Singular Narratives and Fascism
02:09:18 The Role of Spirituality in Overcoming 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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