# Ran Bechor Preceptor in Modern Hebrew, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations ![Ran Bechor](/sites/g/files/omnuum9116/files/styles/hwp_4_5__480x600/public/cmes/files/ran-bechor.png?itok=6Seooh3t) location\_on Vanserg Hall 29 Francis Ave. #123 Cambridge, MA 02138 smartphone [617-495-7392](tel:617-495-7392) email laptop\_windows [Adam Theater](https://www.adamtheater.org/) Ran Bechor is an educator, Hebrew playwright, and theater director. He was the principal of a school for the gifted in Jerusalem. Bechor had previously initiated and managed an Arabic language school through theater. A former fellow of the Mandel school for educational leadership. He holds a BA in Philosophy am Theater, and a master’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology, earned at Tel Aviv University. This led to his appointment as a lecturer at the department of social studies. In addition to his deep knowledge of Hebrew culture, Bechor has a wealth of experience in teaching and innovating pedagogical strategies. Currently, he is the co-founder and the artistic director of Adam Theater—a non-profit theater for children exposing Americans to themes in Hebrew culture. - ## People [Faculty](/people/faculty) [Language Faculty](/people/language-faculty) - ## Research by Field [Anthropology](/research-field/anthropology) [Film & Visual Art](/research-field/film-visual-art) [Modern Middle East Languages](/research-field/modern-middle-east-languages) - ## Research by Region [Israel](/research-region/israel)