Benyamin Cohen

About the Author

Benyamin Cohen is a celebrated author and journalist whose work bridges the worlds of faith, culture, and humor. Raised in a rabbinical family, Cohen embarked on a personal odyssey through the Bible Belt, chronicling his encounters with evangelical Christianity and his quest for spiritual identity in his award-winning memoir, My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith. With a keen eye for the absurd and a warm, self-deprecating wit, he explores themes of interfaith dialogue, religious exploration, and the American spiritual landscape. Cohen's writing has appeared in major publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, where he blends insightful commentary with engaging storytelling. His unique perspective continues to resonate with readers seeking understanding in a divided world.