Shira Hoffer News Today

More than a quarter of Jewish college students surveyed feel they need to hide their Jewish identity to fit in. Some of their peers say they won't befriend Israel supporters

The Hotline for Israel/Palestine, launched by Harvard student Shira Hoffer, gives texters context and additional information they need to understand a complicated topic.

Two Dozen Israeli, Palestinian, Jewish, Christian and Muslim Volunteers From Around the World Now Answer Questions Related to the Israel-Gaza War on the Hotline for Israel/Palestine

Credit Shira Hoffer Earlier this week, seven of the nine lights on the menorah on the Dartmouth College green were shot out with what appears to be a pellet gun.   Dartmouth President Phil Hanlon called the incident a quote “appalling act of anti-Semitism” that went beyond vandalism or a prank because quote “it seeks to diminish the rich culture and history of the Jewish people.”   The college did proceed with lighting the eighth candle Thursday night, and a group of community membe...