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.

Our Founders

A Syrian-American Jew and a Syrian-American Muslim — childhood neighbors from Damascus, now building a foundation together in New York.

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
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Co-Founder

Aziz

Co-Founder

Syrian-American Muslim from New York and Damascus. Joe's childhood neighbor, their lifelong friendship across faiths embodies what SMF stands for — unity, coexistence, and shared heritage.

aziz@syrianmosaicfoundation.org

Our People on the Ground

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

E
Eid
Head of the Jewish Community in Syria
Syria
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Rabbi Asher Lopatin
Interfaith & Delegation Leader
USA / Syria
R
Rania
Head Cultural Specialist
Syria
M
Maysara
Manager
Syria
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Isaac Chalouh
South American Representative
South America
R
Rita
Program Facilitator
Syria
M
Malaz
Media
Syria
E
Eyad
Logistics
Syria

Our Work in Damascus

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

Join Our Mission

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

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