
The Tactical Rabbi: How Raziel Cohen is Revolutionizing Community Security
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Teaneck NJ, From leading synagogues to appearing on Fox News and Vice, Raziel Cohen isn’t your traditional religious leader. Widely known as “The Tactical Rabbi,” Cohen has blended faith, firearms expertise, and counter-terrorism training to answer a critical modern calling: teaching communities how to protect themselves.
With over 30 million views on YouTube and a growing national presence, he is redefining what it means to be a modern defender. Here is a look inside his mission, his elite credentials, and how he is empowering everyday citizens across the United States.
Who is Raziel Cohen?
Raziel Cohen is an ordained Rabbi, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and NRA-certified firearms instructor, and a highly sought-after public speaker.
By merging spiritual leadership with tactical readiness, Cohen has captured the attention of mainstream media. His insights on safety and situational awareness have been featured in major outlets, including:
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Fox News
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Vice
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NRA TV
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The LA Times
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New York Post
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The Drudge Report
Through his viral YouTube channel, Cohen delivers a unique mix of educational, engaging, and entertaining content focused on safety, firearms proficiency, and mindset.
A Mission for National Safety: Training and School Security
Rabbi Cohen doesn’t just teach from behind a screen. He actively travels the country to provide hands-on training where it is needed most. His core services focus on proactive defense and threat mitigation:
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Firearms Training: Empowering individuals with safe, practical, and advanced shooting skills.
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Facility Security Assessments: Evaluating institutional vulnerabilities using frameworks approved by Homeland Security.
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School Lockdown Training: Providing active-shooter and crisis response protocols for educational institutions to protect the next generation.
To ensure his methods remain effective against evolving modern threats, Cohen constantly updates his education, staying at the forefront of the security industry.
Elite Tactical Credentials
What separates “The Tactical Rabbi” from standard instructors is his commitment to continuous high-level training. Cohen has vetted his skills against some of the most rigorous civilian and tactical programs in the world, including:
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Magpul Dynamics: Advanced firearms manipulation and efficiency.
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Tactical Response: High-stress tactical mindset and combat readiness.
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GoRuck Counterterrorism: Real-world crisis response and endurance.
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Condition Gray: Low-profile tactics and concealment strategies.
Becoming an Asset, Not a Liability
For Rabbi Cohen, firearms proficiency is only a fraction of the equation. His ultimate goal is to inspire a shift in mindset. He believes that true safety comes from individuals choosing to step up, abandon complacency, and actively transform into protectors.
“The goal is to guide and inspire individuals to become defenders and valuable assets to those around them.”
Whether you are a school administrator looking to secure your campus, or an individual looking to sharpen your defensive skills, Raziel Cohen’s message is clear: Preparation is the ultimate form of peace.
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Tough guy !
Once they cross the line on the last of the 10 Commandments, we’re all doomed.