Today would’ve been Leonard Cohen’s birthday. A poet. A prophet. A priest of broken Hallelujahs. Born into a traditional Jewish home in Montreal, Cohen carried his heritage in every lyric. From ancient prayers to modern sorrow, he wove Jewish longing, mysticism, and resilience into the soul of his music. He didn’t just write songs, he offered blessings. He didn’t just sing, he prayed. Whether performing for Israeli soldiers during the Yom Kippur War or channeling High Holiday liturgy into haunti