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