A Story and a Song

Author Debra Cohen tells the story of often being misunderstood for thinking/feeling differently than most others and being told she's "too sensitive" ... today there's finally a term to describe children who are wired differently: neurodivergent. GET THE BOOK

Learn about Karkade and how to make it. Super tart drink loaded with antioxidants that will make you pucker!

The Bible says (or was it Bob Marley) to stir yourselves up in your most Holy Faith. How? By Singing to God! No excuses! Make it your New Year's Resolution to sing better with ear trainingEMUNAH Gifts on Amazon

Just like our hearts have chambers, so does our soul. Learn about the three chambers of the soul according to the Kabbalistic teachings of Arizal.

Artist/Author Debra Cohen is training to become a Tai chi instructor combining with Jewish meditation (or Psalms for Christians) in Clearwater, FL, in 2026. Learn about the health benefits of movement meditation.

As we get older, we can radiate with God's Light for a more youthful look. Meditation is key. Find out more!

There's an element of kavanah missing from many Shabbat services early Saturday morning. Many don't come early enough to attend, and others don't attend that part of the service at all. Are they missing something by choice, or because they don't know the purpose of this first part of the Shabbat service?

November 11 is Veterans Day in America. Take a moment to remember your loved ones, and learn about the greatest soldier in the Bible.

Jewish Spiritual music helps the listener to transcend the limits of "doctrines of men" by singing heart songs that reach the angelic realm. Come experience it with "Rising Song Clearwater" in Pinellas County, Florida!

Are you hypersensitive, or know someone who is? Try and understand where they are coming from, and be aware of the neurodivergent personalities in your circles.

Indie artist/Author Debra Cohen teaching about Kindness. In Judaism and Christianity, we're instructed to be kind, but how?

The U.S. is catching on to social prescriptions and tai chi is a valid referral from your doctor who should know about the scientific research, that reveals how many ways tai chi benefits the body-mind and social connections. Endorsed by WHO.

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Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen shares the prayer book that elevated her praise to a Higher level: "The Siddur Illuminated by Chassidus": https://store.kehotonline.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EP-SIBC.WS

Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen talks about how Jewish Liturgical music was influenced by Arabic music after the Expulsion of Jews in 1492. Features Rabbi Israel Najara. Thanks to Chabad.org and the article by Edwin Seroussi.

Cell phones have their place, but not in the middle of pillow talk or dating, yet MANY people insist on using the device, not knowing how much it can hurt a relationship. What you can do to help kindle the intimacy that we all need to make our relationships last.

Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen shares insights into why Jewish liturgy includes niggunim. In this episode, we learn what they are and the reasons for singing these wordless melodies.

Early Temple levitical song leaders looks very different from today's synagogues. What is that so and what happened?

Learning about how singing became acceptable in the synagogues after the destruction of both Temples, we focus on Tiberias Cantillations and evolvement of the chazzan.

Judaism and Christianity share the same roots, as Christianity is a sect of Judaism. The Temple worship was performed by the Levitical priesthood with instruments and voices. Learn how this form of worship has changed to today's chazzans.

Global Citizen Festival features one lucky singer to open with a song of their choice in front of 60,000 people. Debra Cohen wants to sing a song she wrote, "Catfisher", about being duped by a fake Robert Plant. Only one singer wins, and that is the one with the most votes. She'll invite the real Robert Plant to take the stage with her to honor her favorite rock singer. Only YOU can make this happen. Next round ends July 3rd, so VOTE HERE NOW

You're invited to join the Revival in America to restore righteousness and justice in this country. New grassroots effort to let Jews and Christians unite — not to impose religion, but to restore righteousness.
Not to dominate, but to serve as moral stewards of liberty and light. Sign up here if interested https://www.judeochristianamerica.com

Newsweek posted an article recently telling us which States have dangerous amounts of arsenic in their drinking water - what you can do about it, and a possible solution.

Israel faces a conflict with Iran and how Psalm 94 is for today. Plus, updates on Debra's progress as a contestant in the Global Citizen Concert 2025!

Indie artist Debra Cohen shares her beauty secrets for better health by using Lifewave X39 Patch and Singing! Don't get into the "OLD" mentality. Pursue life, and life more abundantly!

Debra Cohen has a chance to compete in this annual outdoor concert in New York City, and can only win with your daily votes. You can help this good cause by voting HERE

Yom Yerushalayim begins sundown tonight followed by USA holiday Memorial Day. Rosh Chodesh Sivan is Tuesday, May 27th. Learn more about this Biblical holiday.

Learn about a new technology that is non-invasive, non-transdermal, not a drug (don't need FDA's approval) that uses nanocrystal technology to produce copper peptides which regenerate stem cells! Wow! Get your LIFEWAVE energy patch and beauty products for mom today!

Where to buy them and how they work. Plus information on #Covid

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From Catholicism to Christianity, Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen fell in love with Judaism while studying the Synoptic Gospels in Israel in 1999. Her music, books, and merch are evidence of faith at work which she shares to encourage everyone to walk in the Light, whatever your personal understanding of the Messiah may be. Sundays 11:30am ET.

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Article by Josh Weinberg, "Bringing the Hostages to Your Seder" - remembering the 59 hostages on Pesach.

The UN is at a deadlock in their responsibility to define "terrorism" - it's time for American citizens to stop violence by demanding that the UN does their job as peace keepers

Sometimes our prayers never seem to go anywhere, or we think that God doesn't hear us. Let's look at the possible reasons why. Plus, info about the new moon of Nisan.

Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen shares where her happiness comes from, and how you can find happiness too. Psalm 1

American indie artist and author Debra Cohen shares the tools of her spiritual journey that have helped her explore Judaism.

A #Kabbala teaching on the gematria of wine and secrets on #Purim 2025.

Teaching from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Is your congregation full of JOY with singing to the Lord? Plus, free download of "Ashrei" by Debra Cohen on Bandcamp!

Nascent Sanhedrin sent a letter to President Trump 2025 proposing a reset of the Noahide Laws for all nations to live in peace. PART 2.

Nascent Sanhedrin in Jerusalem sent a prophetic letter to President Trump this week! Listen to the contents of this letter on this week's episode of "A Story & a Song"

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Bold Solution for 2025Under President Trump’s leadership, a new path to Middle East peace has emerged.This book reveals thefacts about Palestine and why thePOTUS47 RELO Plan is the only Two-State Solution that works. Discover howyou can help improve conditions for bothIsraelis and Gaza Palestinians.A must-read for every American and anyone seeking real solutions to this crisis.

"To be filled with the Spirit" is Christian understanding of what Kabbalah refers to as channeling the Shekinah. Plus, Debra's new book, "Soul Sing" is now available

#Seniorcitizen Debra Cohen shares her inner beauty secret in her new book, "Soul Sing", now on Kindle in Amazon.

Why do many synagogues open their Kabbalat Service with this song? What does it really mean? Plus, #bringthemallhome 3 more captives are supposed to be released today if Hamas honors their word: Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher. Also, a way YOU can help to bring them all home: RUN4LIVES

Listen about the Health benefits of music from Jewish author Nora Gold, narrated by Debra Cohen

The Bible, Chumash, Torah is meant to be sung. Learn why: teachings from rabbisacks.org

Chazal teaches us that the Torah is meant to be sung. If you're not singing in your congregation, you need to ask yourself why not? Learn the benefits of singing your Bible! Plus, New Moon prayers for Tevet 5785.

Seeing that Christmas and Hanukkah are on the same day this year in 2024, let's sing psalms together, and why it's beneficial. Plus, new music drops NYE and NY's Day 2025!

Debra Cohen shares her own experiences with PTSD and how music (and being a musician) have helped her cope with the triggers

Indie Artist/Author Debra Cohen shares excerpts from Daniel J. Levitin's book, "I Heard There was a Secret Chord" regarding brain health. Plus, a fact about Rosh Chodesh Kislev.

Excerpts from the book, "I Heard There was a Secret Chord" by Daniel J. Levitin

Behind-the-scenes facts about what happens during a beauty contest. This podcaster is also competing in Fab Over 40 Beauty Contest to benefit #NationalBreastCancerFoundation

Social Prescribing is the next trend for doctors to prescribe non-clinical services to improve quality of life. Also, latest update on Debra's beauty competition news!

Yes, that's right. Indie artist/author/yoga teacher Baby Boomer Debra Cohen wanted to make her 70th birthday special by entering a beauty contest that benefits National Breast Cancer Foundation and a chance to get some much-needed cash in her pocket. YOUR DAILY VOTES determine who wins! VOTE HERE

Find out how group singing can help #lungdisease #COPD and overall #health. PLUS, UPDATES on Debra's Beauty competition!

Baby Boomer Debra Cohen shares the stories behind her songs dating back to the 80's New Wave scene, up to now, as a spiritual rock singer/songwriter/producer/author.

There are many health benefits to singing. This Baby Boomer teaches a singing circle for a healthy community.

What change(s) did you make during Yom Kippur, if any? Do you still believe in God? How effective are your prayers?

Moshe Rabbeinu left behind a legacy of songs, the longest one can be found in Deuteronomy 32, "Ha Azinu". Discover the importance of singing your prayers.

Meditation is a discipline that takes understanding, awareness, and practice. Here, we talk about the benefits of mindfulness meditation.

Excerpts from Daniel Levitin's book, "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord." ZION: https://unitedmasters.com/m/zionist

Nursing homes are filled with patients who have dementia and/or alzheimers. If you share the music from their pasts, chances are they will be able to tell you things that they had forgotten and could not remember until they heard that special song from their past.

Indie artist/Author Debra Cohen shares the Biblical meaning of Zion to help believers to have an answer for the haters who have perverted the true meaning of the Holy City. Get her new single, ZION

Indie artist/Author facilitates a singing circle in Clearwater, FL, and helps people to overcome their fear of public singing - like a Toastmasters meeting for singers.

Imagine your doctor prescribing arts for your health. UF is offering a Masters in Arts in Medicine! Clearwater, FL, artist Debra Cohen starts a singing circle and explores her options to offer this to the local Jewish community. Here, she discusses the benefits of singing and movement for health.

Interesting book explains how to find your body sounds (not talent) to create songs to bring healing to your body. I've experienced this, so I know it works!

The holiday of Tu B'AV on the Jewish calendar starts the evening of August 18, 2024. Suggestions for your loved one on this day of LOVE:)

Parallel our Spiritual Journeys in this Life. Psycho-Spiritual analyisis of our walk in this life.

Singing circles are for healing, to bring positive energy in songs and prayers for everyone in the circle. This is a Jewish healing circle experience. You may even find one locally!

Sharing an article by Samantha Barnett of Chabad. A description of what a singing circle is in Judaism. SUBSCRIBE to YOUTUBE

Debra shares an excerpt from a book written by one of her favorite rabbis: R' Zalman Schachter-Shalom, "My Life in Jewish Renewal - a memoir" available on Amazon.

The best way to pray is with both. In Hebrew, it's called, "kavanah" which means focus or intention. Learn how no matter what religion!

When we pray with intention (kavanah), we can break through that glass ceiling to experience transformation. Learn how!

Is it logical to you that much of our world is pushing Israel into a 2-State Solution with neighbors who want to kill its citizens? Read this #newbook, Jewish Palestine/Arab Palestine: A History of Conflict, and come up with a better solution!

Debra Cohen shares her spiritual journey from Christianity to Judaism, and how her movements in prayer propelled her into Judaism.

Why do some synagogues permit instruments in a Shabbat service and some don't? Why do many people leading a service not know how to engage their congregation? Debra's MUSICDebra's BOOK

Learn about this kind of singing and how it benefits your soul.

Indie Artist/Producer/Author Debra Cohen teaches about the transformative power of soul singing. It's for everyone who has a voice, regardless of talent. BOOK

Part 2: Learn how singing brings you closer to God, not just with your physical voice, but the voice of your soul. LIVE broadcast every Sunday at 11:30am ET on IG and YT.

American singer Debra Cohen wrote a song for Israel and a new book, "Jewish Palestine/Arab Palestine: A History of Conflict" to help the cause for Israel and her captives.

Soul Singing does not require talent. It does require knowledge, understanding, practice, and a love of God.

NEW BOOK on Amazon to better explain the origins of #Palestine. Free eBook download expires May 9, 2024:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D33K5RDW or CLICK HERE

The secret was revealed in 2022 in the documentary, "Birth of a Conflict". Inspired by the documents found hidden in the UK archives - sure to enlighten everyone interested in The Middle East conflict!

Anyone with a voice can learn to sing to God in a way that brings transcendence -

Learn how to tap into your soul's voice to sing to our Creator. Debra Cohen shares teachings from Joey Weisenberg.

Multicultural artists from The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) performed at The STRAZ in Tampa to honor their cultures. Debra Cohen represented Israel.

In ancient times, the Israelite women celebrated the coming new moons as commanded by God. It's time to bring back this ancient practice with prayer, singing, and food! Nisan 1 is the Biblical New Year (April 9, 2024)

Healing is still available through heart songs. Hear about Yair Levi, a popular Israeli singer, and the creation of his version of Moses' prayer to God for healing his sister Miriam.

The Israelites gathered around Mt. Sinai and were guided by the Cloud of Glory, better known as the Shechinah. Your voices in song today welcome Her into your Places of Worship.

Indie artist Debra Cohen loves to attend Shabbat services where the musicians know how to draw the Congregation closer to HaShem. But, why is it forbidden to play an instrument on Shabbat when the Psalms say otherwise?

Too many people believe that they can't sing, but then, why would God ask you to praise Him, unless you don't have a voice?

Your soul has a voice beyond your intellect. You can learn to tap into that voice within you to help others find their voice, and bring healing and unity to all nations (Part one of two).

Experiencing the Divine Flow of Group singing takes much practice, but worth the pleasure of experiencing God's Presence. It takes a skilled leader to achieve this rare event.

Learn how #Music can help bring back memories that you thought you had lost in this intriguing article penned by John Colapinto.

UNRWA is a branch of the UN that is supposed to help the Palestinians in times of crisis. But another department within this same organization, the UNHCR, does not allow Palestinian resettlement to safety. And the latest news about UNRWA is that it has been taken over by Hamas, who is also not protecting the Palestinian Arab civilians.

Good news for aging adults who notice they're memory-challenged. Just listen to your oldies favorites!

Learn how Music Therapist Concetta Tomaino uses music to help Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. Article originally written by John Colapinto.

Music can be a powerful healing medium - just ask Xiyu Zhang. (article source by John Colapinto in AARP Dec/Jan edition)