Shai Hoffmann

Shai Hoffmann is a German-Jewish social entrepreneur, activist, speaker, and moderator with Israeli roots.24 As the Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) of Gesellschaft im Wandel gUG (hb), Hoffmann leads an organization focused on societal change.2

Professional Background

Hoffmann's work spans several areas:

Social Entrepreneurship:: He founded the Crowdfunding Academy and coaches young social entrepreneurs.3

Education and Dialogue:: Hoffmann is involved in initiatives promoting dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He co-founded a project where young Jews, Christians, and Muslims traveled across Germany to promote democratic values.1

Public Speaking:: He works as a speaker and moderator, addressing topics related to social change and intercultural understanding.24

Recent Activities

Hoffmann has been particularly active in fostering conversations about the Israel-Hamas conflict:

• He collaborated with Ahmad Dakhnous to create a "Tiny House" project at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival, providing a space for constructive discussions about the conflict.1
• Together with German-Palestinian Jouanna Hassoun, he visits Berlin schools to discuss Middle East-related issues with teenagers.1
• Hoffmann co-hosts a German-language podcast called "Talking about Israel and Palestine".1

Through these initiatives, Hoffmann aims to bridge divides and create opportunities for dialogue, especially among minority communities in Germany.1