Get in touch
Address
Damascus, Syria & Brooklyn, New York
Phone number
+963 993 858 064
Socials
InstagramLinkedInX / Twitter
Email
info@syrianmosaicfoundation.org
Our People

The Faces Behind
the Mission

A diverse team united by one purpose — preserving Syria's cultural heritage and building bridges across faiths, borders, and generations.

01 — Leadership

Our Founder

SMF was founded by Joe Jajati in New York to preserve and celebrate Syria's mosaic of cultures, faiths, and traditions.

Joe Jajati beside Syrian flag
Founder

Joe Jajati

Founder

Syrian-American Jew from New York and Damascus. Inspired by his grandfather — a former leader of Syria's Jewish community — Joe founded SMF to preserve and celebrate Syria's mosaic of cultures, faiths, and traditions.

Joe@syrianmosaicfoundation.org
02 — The Team

Our People on the Ground

From Damascus to New York to South America — our team spans continents, faiths, and disciplines.

AZ
Aziz
Member
USA
HH
Hamza Harb
Tech & Media Manager
USA
E
Eid
Head of the Jewish Community in Syria
Syria
RA
Rabbi Asher Lopatin
Interfaith & Delegation Leader
USA / Syria
R
Rania
Head Cultural Specialist
Syria
M
Maysara
Manager
Syria
IC
Isaac Chalouh
South American Representative
South America
R
Rita
Program Facilitator
Syria
M
Malaz
Media
Syria
E
Eyad
Logistics
Syria
03 — On the Ground

Our Work in Damascus

From documenting sacred sites to building diplomatic bridges — our team is on the ground making it happen.

Founder documenting religious text
Preserving Sacred Heritage
Documenting and recording religious texts and artifacts from Syria's diverse communities.
Jewish Quarter in Damascus
Documenting Coexistence
The living mosaic of Damascus — where neighbors of different faiths share the same streets.
Meeting with UN Ambassador
Diplomatic Engagement
Building international partnerships to support heritage preservation and cultural exchange.
Frenj Synagogue
Sacred Spaces
Protecting and celebrating Syria's ancient synagogues, mosques, and churches.
Establishing ties
Establishing Ties
Forging connections between communities, institutions, and cultural leaders.
Team discussion
Community Dialogue
Ongoing conversations about heritage, identity, and the future of Syria's cultural landscape.

Join Our Mission

We're always looking for passionate people who believe in the power of culture and heritage to unite communities.

Volunteer With Us