In a notable win for Jewish educational media, Nadia Simons — formerly of PBS, TED, Condé Nast, and Medium — joins the leadership team as Chief Content Officer and Head of Unpacked; Dan Tatar, former interim CEO of The iCenter for Israel Education, joins as Director of External Partnerships
NEW YORK — Aug. 19, 2026 — OpenDor Media’s mission is ambitious by design: meet young Jews and their peers where they are, with educational media that deepens their understanding of Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish experience — helping young Jews know and own their story, and helping their peers arrive at an informed perspective of their own, in ways that inspire meaningful, positive engagement.
To grow that impact, OpenDor Media is investing in both sides of the story: the storytelling that reaches audiences, and the partnerships that extend the field’s reach. In a notable win for Jewish educational media, Nadia Simons — who spent 15 years leading digital content teams at PBS, TED, Condé Nast, and Medium — has joined OpenDor Media’s leadership team as Chief Content Officer and Head of Unpacked, bringing mainstream media expertise rarely found inside the Jewish communal world. Alongside her, Dan Tatar, former interim CEO of The iCenter for Israel Education, has joined as Director of External Partnerships, tasked with deepening OpenDor Media’s ties to funders and educational organizations across the field. Together, they strengthen OpenDor Media’s storytelling and expand its network of funders, educators, and allied organizations across the Unpacked, Unpacked for Educators, ConnectED, and Amplified brands.
“Nadia and Dan are exactly the caliber of talent this next chapter demands,” said Andrew Savage, CEO of OpenDor Media. “Nadia has built real audiences at the highest levels of media, and Dan has spent his career building the relationships that make ambitious work like ours possible. Together, they’re exactly the support we need to scale our reach and deepen our impact.”
Nadia Simons, Chief Content Officer and Head of Unpacked
Nadia joins OpenDor Media’s leadership team, leading the Unpacked brand and overseeing content strategy and production. She brings 15 years of digital media experience, having led content teams and driven audience growth at PBS, TED, Condé Nast, and Medium. She holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MA from Columbia University, and lives in Scottsdale with her husband and son.
“Educational storytelling only works if people actually want to watch, listen, and share it,” said Nadia Simons. “Unpacked already does that at scale — I can’t wait to help sharpen our content and reach an even wider audience at a critical moment in our history.”
Dan Tatar, Director of External Partnerships
Dan joins OpenDor Media from The iCenter for Israel Education, where he served as interim CEO, bringing a deep network across Jewish and Israel education, nonprofit leadership, and facilitation. In this role, he leads OpenDor Media’s external partnership efforts — cultivating funder relationships, building alliances with educational organizations, and expanding the reach of its brands within Jewish and Israel education.
Dan also serves on President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People inaugural council and the board of the Alliance for Jewish Theatre, holds graduate degrees in Israel Education (The George Washington University) and Jewish Professional Studies (Spertus Institute), and is a television and stage actor who has recently co-starred in series for NBC, Apple TV, and HBO.
“The field needs partners who hold complexity without losing integrity. OpenDor Media trusts young Jews with both, real literacy and nuance, not easy answers.” said Dan Tatar. “I’m excited to build the partnerships that help this work reach even more young people, educators, and funders”
“Dan’s arrival is a big win for our partnerships strategy,” said Noam Weissman, EVP of OpenDor Media. “He has the relationships, emotional intelligence, and credibility across the field to help our work reach even more of the educators and young people who need it.”
About OpenDor Media
OpenDor Media is a global educational media nonprofit for young Jews and their peers. Its Unpacked, Unpacked for Educators, ConnectED, and Amplified brands reach millions of people each year through podcasts, video, social, and digital content that deepen understanding of Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish experience. More than 15,000 educators also use its classroom resources worldwide. Founded in 2009, OpenDor Media has built its global audience by embracing complexity and fostering informed, authentic engagement.