Jane Hoffman | Bolder in Boulder | Israel-Hamas War | In Conversation with Shana Meyerson

Jane Hoffman | Bolder in Boulder | Israel-Hamas War | In Conversation with Shana Meyerson

Author: Shana Meyerson July 3, 2025 Duration: 1:26:28

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At this point, anyone in the Israel game knows student Shabbos Kestenbaum and professor Shai Davidai. Pay attention a little closer, and you probably know Tessa Veksler and Eli Tsives, too. These pro-Israel campus activists have gotten a tremendous amount of media and social media attention, which helps to carry them and their cause even in the face of the most vile and relentless adversity and abuse.

But what happens when you are a lone soldier, fighting for Israel and the Jewish people without international influencers and hundreds of thousands of supporters cheering you on?

Jane Hoffman, a remarkable young woman who just completed her freshman year at the University of Colorado, Boulder, is a fearless and proud Zionist who stands up and speaks up against any and all anti-Israel and antisemitic behavior that dares to fall within her sphere.

Whether it's confronting the dean of her university or the local barista, Jane is a one-woman IDF defending the Jewish nation she so dearly loves. This kind of moral clarity, conviction, and courage is extremely rare among Gen Z. Welcome to Generation Zionist.

In this LIVE conversation, Shana Meyerson of YOGAthletica and Jane Hoffman discuss being a young Israel activist, the challenges and the empowerment, and the importance of standing up for what you know is right.

If you are a yogi or yogini who believes that the anti-Israel mobs and encampments are legitimate resistance, you owe it to yourself to listen to this discussion about what it's like to be a Jewish student in 2025, what it means to be guided by Jewish values, and what it means to stand unapologetically against terror in the name of the Jewish nation.

Jane Hoffman is a student at the University of Colorado, Boulder where she is studying Psychology. At CU, Jane is actively involved in Jewish life and leadership on campus. Being a part of the Jewish community and a Zionist is central to the core of her being. She looks forward to interning at CAMERA this fall where she will get to expand her passion and dedication to Israel advocacy.

LEARN ABOUT CAMERA ON CAMPUS INTERNSHIPS: https://cameraoncampus.org/programs/camera-internship/

DAVID LITMAN FROM CAMERA ON THE YOGA OF WAR PODCAST: https://youtube.com/live/Psx-cQ4ZQII

SHABBOS KESTENBAUM (HARVARD UNIVERSITY) ON THE YOGA OF WAR PODCAST: https://youtu.be/Ici3Atf6iwU

SHAI DAVIDAI (COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY) ON THE YOGA OF WAR PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mjmg8F6zJww

RABBI DAVID WOLPE (HARVARD UNIVERSITY) ON THE YOGA OF WAR PODCAST: https://youtu.be/6g-wH6upiJ0

🪂 🤸 ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "A PARATROOPER AND A YOGI WALK INTO A BAR..." PODCAST WHICH I CO-HOST WITH THE ICONIC ANDREW FOX! https://www.youtube.com/@ParatrooperAndYogi 🤸 🪂

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Hosted by Shana Meyerson, The Yoga of War Podcast: Fighting for Israel & The Jewish People exists in the complex space where spiritual principle meets stark reality. This podcast explores the profound moral and ethical questions surrounding the Israel-Gaza War, specifically through a pro-Israel lens, while being grounded in the ancient philosophy of yoga. The central, challenging tension is between the yogic tenet of Ahimsa-non-violence-and the duty to defend one’s community as discussed in texts like the Bhagavad Gita. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of voices, from activists and thinkers to community leaders, who share their insights and personal reckonings with this conflict. Listeners will hear nuanced discussions that don’t shy away from the tragedy of war but instead seek to understand the justification and heavy responsibility of a defensive fight. It’s a series for those grappling with how to hold space for peace and spiritual non-violence while confronting the necessity of standing for Israel and Jewish peoplehood in a time of crisis. The dialogue in this podcast is intentionally focused, offering perspective and depth on current events filtered through enduring principles of faith, politics, and human dignity.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Yoga of War Podcast: Fighting for Israel & The Jewish People
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