A diverse team united by one purpose — preserving Syria's cultural heritage and building bridges across faiths, borders, and generations.
A Syrian-American Jew and a Syrian-American Muslim — childhood neighbors from Damascus, now building a foundation together in New York.
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.orgSyrian-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.orgFrom Damascus to New York to South America — our team spans continents, faiths, and disciplines.
From documenting sacred sites to building diplomatic bridges — our team is on the ground making it happen.
We're always looking for passionate people who believe in the power of culture and heritage to unite communities.
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