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Heterodox Out LoudThe Power of Radical Curiosity: Can Conversation Reduce Hate with Shira Hoffer | Ep 29Can meaningful conversations bridge the divide in a polarized world? In today's episode, we explore the transformative power of radical curiosity with Shira Hoffer, a senior at Harvard University and founder of the Institute for Multipartisan Education. Join host John Tomasi, as they delve into the potential of dialogue in reducing societal hate and fostering understanding.Shira Hoffer shares her inspirational journey from idealistic student to social entrepreneur, recounting the pivotal experiences that led to the creation of the Hotline for Israel-Palestine. This initiative connects individuals with diverse perspectives in response to the tense climate at Harvard...
2025-02-0450 minHeterodox Out LoudThe Power of Radical Curiosity: Can Conversation Reduce Hate with Shira Hoffer | Ep 29Can meaningful conversations bridge the divide in a polarized world? In today's episode, we explore the transformative power of radical curiosity with Shira Hoffer, a senior at Harvard University and founder of the Institute for Multipartisan Education. Join host John Tomasi, as they delve into the potential of dialogue in reducing societal hate and fostering understanding.Shira Hoffer shares her inspirational journey from idealistic student to social entrepreneur, recounting the pivotal experiences that led to the creation of the Hotline for Israel-Palestine. This initiative connects individuals with diverse perspectives in response to the tense climate at Harvard...
2025-02-0450 min
Pluralist Points with Ben KlutseyShira Hoffer on Curious Disagreement In this episode of the Pluralist Points podcast, Ben Klutsey, the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, speaks with Shira Hoffer, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Multipartisan Education, about her work as a mediator and the importance of curious disagreement. They discuss self-censorship among college students, how to develop good conflict resolution skills, the Hotline for Israel/Palestine and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded November 11th, 2024. Other ways to connect Follow Discourse Ma...
2024-12-2038 min
A Braver WayAsk Us Anything: A Red/Blue post-election S.O.S.Two weeks after the 2024 election, left-right tensions are through the roof. In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode, a cross-partisan panel of Trump and Harris voters take on a fiery handful of YOUR toughest questions about how in the world we bridge political divides from here… just in time for the holidays. Join host Moni, April, and our special guests — Angel Eduardo, Shira Hoffer, and Travis Tripodi — as they close out this season of A Braver Way with a conversation you don’t want to miss. Featuring: Angel Eduardo, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Shi...
2024-11-191h 16A Braver WayBeat | If these protests could talkIf you want to push for change in politics, it can feel like you have to choose either activism or dialogue. But what if that’s a false choice? Following up on last week’s conversation with Shira Hoffer, a Jewish rising senior building bridges at Harvard, we hear from Jadd Hashem, a student leading Arab-Israeli dialogue at the University of Texas at Austin who is also a proud Palestinian-American peace activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-0313 minA Braver WayIsrael. Gaza. Any questions?If you’re strongly on one side of a high-stakes issue — like the conflict in Israel and Gaza — why should you listen to the other? And if you don’t know where you fall, or even what to think, how do you begin to learn without inviting attack? As a Harvard undergrad, our guest Shira Hoffer started an anonymous text hotline after October 7 that gives people of all perspectives a non-judgmental place to bring their questions. After hearing her story, Moni and April dig in, exploring how the strategies Shira’s learned map to the political Left and Right, and why th...
2024-08-271h 03
Columbia HxAHotlines and Open Minds: A Conversation with Shira HofferIn this episode, Anthony and I speak with Harvard Undergraduate Shira Hoffer. Shira is the founder of The Hotline for Israel/Palestine, a resource for people to ask questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict anonymously and get well-researched, nuanced answers in return. She is also the founder of The Institute for Multipartisan Education, a 501(c)(3) organization that, per the website, offers “education consulting services to teachers, professors, and administrators looking to foster dialogue and curious and constructive disagreement, improve the quality of discourse, or initiate culture shifts toward curiosity inside and out of their classrooms.”And...
2024-08-1200 min
Columbia HxAHotlines and Open Minds: A Conversation with Shira HofferIn this episode, Anthony and I speak with Harvard Undergraduate Shira Hoffer. Shira is the founder of The Hotline for Israel/Palestine, a resource for people to ask questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict anonymously and get well-researched, nuanced answers in return. She is also the founder of The Institute for Multipartisan Education, a 501(c)(3) organization that, per the website, offers “education consulting services to teachers, professors, and administrators looking to foster dialogue and curious and constructive disagreement, improve the quality of discourse, or initiate culture shifts toward curiosity inside and out of their classrooms.”And some...
2024-08-1252 min
Columbia HxAHotlines and Open Minds: A Conversation with Shira HofferIn this episode, Anthony and I speak with Harvard Undergraduate Shira Hoffer. Shira is the founder of The Hotline for Israel/Palestine, a resource for people to ask questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict anonymously and get well-researched, nuanced answers in return. She is also the founder of The Institute for Multipartisan Education, a 501(c)(3) organization that, per the website, offers “education consulting services to teachers, professors, and administrators looking to foster dialogue and curious and constructive disagreement, improve the quality of discourse, or initiate culture shifts toward curiosity inside and out of their classrooms.”And some...
2024-08-1252 min
Harvard TorahHarvard Torah Ep. 26 - Shemini: FoodChef Martin Breslin, Director of Culinary Operations for Harvard University Dining Services, joins incoming student Shira Hoffer for a conversation about food and community – as our scriptures give us a catalog of 'clean' and 'unclean' animals.
2021-04-0935 min
GapChat3: Meet Shira Hoffer - The Gapper Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform and New PastimesShira Hoffer (Harvard '25) has spent her gap year working with the ACLU, the Anti-Defamation League, and a state senator in order to pursue criminal justice reform. On top of that, she is also spending time on herself and with her loved ones. Definitely check out this episode if you want to meet an amazing activist and see how a gap year can help you build a balanced schedule.
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2021-01-1613 min