Itay Hoffman – Director of West Jerusalem Parent-Child Center
Itay is the director of the Parent-Child Center in West Jerusalem. The center provides services to the cities of Kiryat Yovel, Ein Kerem, Beit Hakerem, Bayit V’gan, Har Nof, and the city center. The center serves non-religious, religious, and Haredim, and reflects the unique diversity of Jerusalem. Itay also serves as a technical advisor for project “Yada”, a project that established the first school similar to the style of “KIPP” from the US. Itay has a Masters in Social Work, is a lawyer, a certified Shiatsu therapist and has been practicing Tai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation for 14 years. Prior to working for Yad Rachel, Itay founded and managed the treatment center “Yachad” in Gilo, and worked for the organization Orr Shalom for 10 years in various roles. Itay is married with four children.
- Email: itayho@yadr.org.il