A Story and a Song

The month of Shevat celebrates newness of life as a tree of life.  Practice this meditation with Debra Cohen.

Behind the scenes preview listen of Debra's upcoming single release, coming SOON! SHARE

To sing to honor the memory of MLK Jr, and I did that on MLK Day 2023 at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta, GA! Sing with me, the words from this sacred song, "Rock of Ages/Ma'oz Tzur"

Charlie Harary's book, Unlocking Greatness, helps us to learn that changing our thoughts is possible.   Healed people heal people, and hurting people hurt people.  Be a better person this year 2023.   " A Story & a Song" is LIVE every Sunday at 11:30am ET on TWITCH.TV

We must remember Abraham Joshua Heschel, Martin Luther King Jr.'s great prophet!  (Article thanks to Mort Becker, USA TODAY).

Will YE continue to spew his Jew-hatred for this new year 2023?  And what #Christianity does he ascribe to?

Many of the classic Christmas songs were written by Jews.  Listen to the stories and the reasons behind these joyful caroles.

Debra Cohen celebrates her 68th Birthday and asks this question as she prepares a controversial song arrangement for an upcoming Shabbat Service. DebraCohenMusic.com

Artist Debra Cohen discusses the meaning of the word "queer" and how it is defined today, after attending the Jewish Diversity of Arts Showcase in Atlanta. #Queer @breman #jewish 

John Lennon was a musical poet who sang for world peace, and against war/corrupt politics.  He was murdered in NYC in front of his home by a lunatic. Remembering all of his musical works with a discussion about how to achieve peace and to stomp out hatred by Debra Cohen.

A very famous Beatle was born on this day, and at one time, John Lennon was my "king" as a teenager who had a crush on The Beatles.  But in 2022, I know Who my King really is.  Who is your King in this life?

A teaching on #prayer followed by Debra Cohen's version of the Amidah in song .  Please share the #blessing !

Elul is a time to dive deeper into our relationship with G!d, made possible with this ancient #Jewish #prayer

A teaching from R' Dani Upbin, and a song by Cantor Debra Cohen, to sing with kavanah (intention) in a Jewish meditation.

The controversial topic of when the Messiah is to come to Jerusalem.  Which view do you hold? Talk up Yiddishkeit!

Is it only the youth who can jam to a good rock song?  Should senior citizens be "put out to pasture"? I'm not talking about ridiculous antics, but genuine, heartfelt praise, flowing in spirituality expressed with your whole self, no matter what age!  JOIN THE TRIBE and let's FLOW together! 

Debra Cohen's newest psalms are #comingsoon2022 - sneak previous of #Psalm23 and more!

Debra Cohen releases another #psalm this week to add to her collection of Jewish Rock MUSIC

A Story and a Song livestreams every Sunday at 11:30am ET at the following online locations:   TWITCH.TV , AMAZON MUSIC , and FACEBOOK .  Also archived on YOUTUBE .

Debra Cohen shares a teaching from Rabbi Dani Upbin and Rav Kook to introduce her latest psalm, #24, available through UNITED MASTERS .

Song Leading is a skill, and one in which Debra Cohen has begun to learn as a Conservadox Jew.  She shares the struggles of fitting into the mold with her overly animated gestures at the Bema.  How much JOY should we then have on Shabbat?  Didn't David dance with JOY?  Why isn't it appropriate at Shabbat?

Training to be a songleader is a transformational experience in leadership.  In learning to become a music leader at The Bema, it is necessary to become less of self to make room for others to enter in, but, how much should the animated soul surrender of itself to make space for the congregation?  And should the animations of the soul be tamed?

Have you ever read the "Song of Songs" poetry of King Solomon?  It's a steamy poem found in The Bible.

How has the American society transformed from the 1960's up to 2022 regarding #abortion ?  What is/are the root Cause(s)?

Baby Boomers in the #Sixties did not petition publicly for #womensrights  #Abortion - What has changed?