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Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals working to preserve Syria's heritage and build bridges across cultures.

Founders

Joe Jajati beside Syrian flag
Joe Jajati representing Syrian Americans at a presidential welcome event in New York City.

Leadership & Representation

Our founder actively represents the Syrian-American community on the international stage, building bridges between diaspora communities and the homeland.

Joe regularly engages with diplomatic and cultural leaders to advance the foundation's mission of unity and heritage preservation.

Joe Jajati

Founder

Syrian-American Jew from New York and Damascus. Passionate about Syrian heritage and inspired by his grandfather, a former leader of Syria's Jewish community.

Location: USA / Syria

Email: Joe@syrianmosaicfoundation.org

Abidalaziz

Co-Founder

Syrian-American Muslim from New York and Damascus. Childhood neighbor of Joe, their friendship embodies the foundation's mission of unity and coexistence.

Location: USA / Syria

Email: Abd@syrianmosaicfoundation.org

Team Members

Eid

Head of the Jewish Community in Syria

Location: Syria

Rabbi Asher Lopatin

Interfaith & Delegation Leader

Location: USA / Syria

Rania

Head Cultural Specialist

Location: Syria

Maysara

Manager

Location: Syria

Isaac Chalouh

South American Representative

Location: South America

Rita

Program Facilitator

Location: Syria

Malaz

Media

Location: Syria

Eyad

Logistics

Location: Syria

Our Work in Damascus

Jewish Quarter in Damascus

Documenting Coexistence

Our team documents the living mosaic of Damascus, where neighbors of different faiths share the same streets and neighborhoods. Photo by Rania Kataf, Head Cultural Specialist.

Frenj Synagogue

Preserving Sacred Heritage

From ancient synagogues to cultural landmarks, our team works to protect and celebrate Syria's diverse religious heritage. Photo by Rania Kataf.

Our team's on-the-ground presence in Syria ensures authentic documentation and meaningful preservation of cultural heritage.

Join Our Mission

We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision for Syria's future.

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