Anat Hoffman is a prominent Israeli activist born in 1954, known for her lifelong commitment to advancing religious pluralism, civil rights, and social justice in Israel. She has been a leading figure in challenging religious monopolies and advocating for women's rights within Jewish practice. Hoffman served as a member of the Jerusalem City Council, bringing her activist perspective into local governance before focusing more intensely on nonprofit leadership. As the executive director of the Israel Religious Action Center (IRAC), an organization affiliated with the Reform Jewish movement, Hoffman has spearheaded efforts to promote equality and democracy in Israel. She is also the director and a founding member of Women of the Wall (Nashot HaKotel), a group that advocates for women's right to pray aloud and wear religious garments at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, often facing opposition from Orthodox authorities. Her work has extended to broader issues of civil liberties, including fights against discrimination and for inclusive public spaces. Hoffman's impact has been widely recognized; in 2013, Haaretz named her 'Person of the Year' for her global prominence in Jewish women's rights advocacy. The Jerusalem Post ranked her fifth on its list of the 50 Most Influential Jews, highlighting her success in elevating the Kotel women's rights issue to international attention. She receives financial support from figures like Lynn Schusterman, underscoring her role in networks of influence within progressive Jewish philanthropy.