As Interim CEO, Dan Tatar leads The iCenter’s strategic direction and guides the organization’s ongoing growth and impact. With more than 25 years of experience, he has built innovative initiatives that empower educators, strengthen communities, and expand meaningful engagement with Israel and Israelis.
He serves on President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People inaugural council and on the board of the Alliance for Jewish Theatre. A television and stage actor by background, Dan brings creativity and vision to leadership and learning. He holds graduate degrees in Israel Education (The George Washington University) and Jewish Professional Studies (Spertus Institute), along with certifications in Innovative Strategies and Teaching with AI. (He/Him)
What is your favorite Hebrew word?
Right now, it’s tikvah (תִּקְוָה), hope. It comes from kavah (קָוָה, “to gather or bind together”), tied to the image of a rope being twisted and strengthened. I like that it treats hope as something you can actually hold onto.
Etymology of Modern Hebrew Words
Almost all Hebrew words are built upon root letters called a shoresh (שורש, “root”), and are formed in such ways where small manipulations can create many different but related meanings. For example, the words “letter” and ...
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Facilitating Challenging Conversations
Since October 7, 2023, Israel educators have been organizing and making space for challenging conversations. This resource provides practical examples, tips, and processes for supporting educators as they prepare for and facilitate challenging conversations. It ...
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