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Dec 22, 2024, 6:36 PM

Women are not welcome at the Western Wall, not even on Hanukkah

Recently, I was honored to be named by the BBC as one of the 100 most influential women for 2024. The list highlights extraordinary women whose actions are reshaping the world. Yet, among all of them, one stands out...

Aug 30, 2019, 3:57 PM

No racists need apply!

Illustrative. Baruch Marzel at a memorial ceremony honoring Rabbi Meir Kahane in Jerusalem, November 5, 2009. (Abir Sultan/Flash90/File)

We went to court to keep the racist incitement of Israel’s far-right out of the mainstream (and not for nothing: the justices agreed with us)

Jun 4, 2018, 3:10 PM

Saying goodbye with dignity — in Scarsdale, NY

Laying Rabbi Aaron Panken to rest was sad and comforting; it also drove home what's missing at Israeli funerals

Feb 1, 2017, 2:43 PM

One year and counting: Western Wall prayer fight must go on

Women of the Wall leader Anat Hoffman at the Western Wall, February 7, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90/JTA)

She vows to keep seeking equality: One year since a historic compromise was announced but never implemented

Sep 27, 2014, 7:44 PM

A woman’s voice heard from on high

In a victory against gender exclusion, a radio station that barred female voices has been ordered to pay damages

Apr 13, 2014, 1:30 PM

Micah Segelman is my hero

Her generalizations about Haredi Jews are true, despite exceptions, and valid for public policy purposes

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About Me

Anat Hoffman is executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center