Our Team

Tom Wegner, a Co-founder and CEO of the Abrahamic Movement is a veteran media strategist and award-winning author who has authored three books, advised Israeli leaders and international organizations including the UN, EU, and World Bank, served as spokesperson of the Peres Center, and built a unique network of journalists and policymakers across the Muslim world.

Juliana Taimoorazy is an Iranian-born Assyrian humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, founder of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council, a University of Texas at Dallas Ph.D. candidate, and the OGSA Outstanding Graduate Student Award recipient.

A lifelong community organizer deeply committed to peaceful coexistence among all peoples. Following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, he and his wife left lucrative careers as investment bankers on Wall Street to dedicate themselves to building bridges between Israel and member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Rabi Yoel Oz is a Co-founder and President of the Abrahamic Movement. He served for 5 years as an Orthodox rabbi in Washington, DC and its suburbs prior to moving to Israel, where he lives with his wife and daughter in a suburb of Tel Aviv. He is the author of Abrahamic Federation: A Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Pastor, Jurist, and Human Rights Defender; originally a Kurd from Iran, residing in Sweden.

Lawyer, Community Organizer, and an award-winning international activist and interfaith advocate.
She is the founder of Muslim Women Speakers and Nigerian Women Lead- a grass roots organization mobilizing women to fight extremism, antisemitism, and hate.
She has her Public Leadership Credentials from Harvard.

Aviel Salman is Co-Founder and COO of the Abrahamic Movement. A social entrepreneur, public servant, and educator, he has extensive experience working across the Middle East, Africa, and the United States, leading initiatives that foster regional cooperation and build lasting bridges between communities.

Is a distinguished Moroccan diplomat with a proven track record in fostering strong international relations and promoting intercultural understanding. With a career spanning multiple countries and international organizations, she has developed a deep understanding of global issues and diplomacy.
Chaimae’s expertise spans diplomacy, international relations, and intercultural dialogue, with a focus on promoting peace, tolerance, and cooperation between cultures.
She has served in various roles, including political affairs and public diplomacy, and has contributed to numerous international events and initiatives. Through her work, Chaimae
aims to build bridges between cultures and promote a culture of peace and understanding.

Chairman of three non-profit organizations: the Abrahamic Movement Israel, Challenge, and the Democracy and Federalism Hub. Originally from London, he has been living in Israel since 2005 and is involved in initiatives promoting regional cooperation, civic engagement, and democratic development.

Aviv Beilis Lerner Vice President of the Israel–Somaliland Friendship Association, responsible for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, the Vice President of the Abrahamic Movement and the founder of the nonprofit “V’Nata’ata,” which has led an environmental revolution in Israel. He is the recipient of the 2024 Toyota Earth Prize.
He is an ecological entrepreneur and a fundraising systems manager, and the founder of the global Bustan Paradise Foundation, which operates a network of projects dedicated to the future of the people of Israel. He combines agroecological knowledge, business innovation, and cultural vision to connect communities and donors and to create international initiatives with impact in eco-cultural restoration—the understanding that ecological restoration is the most significant driver of cultural restoration.

Chimbo Obieze is a distinguished African diplomat, visionary leader, and advocate for sustainable peace, interfaith harmony, and socio-economic development. With a strong commitment to humanitarian service and global cooperation, he serves in multiple strategic leadership roles across international organizations dedicated to diplomacy, human rights, and economic empowerment.

As the Chief Operating Officer of the BIGWIL International Community of CEOs and Diplomatic Forum (BICCDF-AFRICA), he plays a pivotal role in fostering global partnerships among business leaders, policymakers, and diplomats to drive inclusive growth and international cooperation.

Scholar from Al-Azhar, a professor of law, and the head of the Arab Peace Organization

M. David Kamrat is the Founder and CEO of Mesa City and a long-time Jewish–Muslim interfaith peacebuilder with over 25 years of experience in dialogue and reconciliation work. Born in Yafo, Israel and raised in New York, his life journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to peace, cooperation, and cross-cultural understanding.

Following 9/11, he founded the JAM&ALL – an interfaith initiative dedicated to bridging communities and has spent decades working across construction, development, and sustainable business ventures, including founding Planet Verde LLC. He has also been recognized for his peacebuilding efforts and community leadership.

Today, he is fully dedicated to advancing Mesa City – a vision for a shared, cooperative community in the Middle East grounded in nonviolence, inclusivity, and mutual respect among people of all faiths.

Dr. Craig Considine is an award-winning Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Rice University and the author of nine books on interreligious dialogue, Islam, and Western political thought.

Former Iraqi diplomat, writer, and researcher in religious, intellectual, and political thought. Believes that true peace begins with mutual recognition and the rejection of extremism, and that shared Abrahamic values can build a humane future grounded in reason, justice, and coexistence.

Co-Founder of Abramundi

Jamal Sabbagh is engineer, the head of the Syrian Government in Exile and the Abrahamic Peace maker in the middle east and syria

Rabbi Sa’ar Khai Shaked is Director of the Abrahamic Movement South Africa, Rabbi, educator, and peace and reconciliation practitioner. Ordained as Rabbi in Jerusalem, he has devoted more than two decades to building relationships across religious, cultural, and political divides in both Israel-Palestine and Southern Africa.

Before relocating to South Africa in 2013, Rabbi Shaked served as Executive Director of the Sulha Peace Project, co-chaired the Education Committee of the Israeli-Palestinian NGO Forum, taught at the bilingual village of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, and participated in various interfaith and civil society initiatives, including the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel, Rabbis for Human Rights, and All for Peace Radio.

Since settling in South Africa, he has continued this vocation through rabbinic leadership, education, interfaith engagement, and community development. His work seeks to connect religious and traditional leadership, civic institutions, political parties, scholars, and local communities, drawing on the South African experience of dialogue, Ubuntu, and reconciliation as resources for the wider Abrahamic world.

Founder and CEO, Center for Democracy and Federalism (DFH)
Social entrepreneur and strategic advisor with over 25 years of experience leading public initiatives. Dora specializes in promoting federal and decentralized models as tools for strengthening communities and democratic resilience. In her work at DFH, she leads cross-sector partnerships and regional dialogue initiatives, guided by the belief that connecting communities and transferring power to local government are key to social stability in Israel and worldwide.

The coordinator of the “We Want to Live” movement and a Palestinian peace activist based in Europe. He works as a civil coordinator representing residents of Gaza within the Peace Council, advocating for dignity, civil rights, and peaceful coexistence.

The President of the Moroccan Community Friendship Association for Cultural and Tourism Exchange. He is also a journalist and writer committed to fostering dialogue, cultural understanding, and international cooperation.

Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Israel and Somaliland Friendship Association (ISFA)

Syrian political activist and media professional with over ten years of experience in strategic communications, and community engagement.

Leveraging an extensive and robust network of regional relationships, he promotes economic integration as a strategic approach to addressing the root causes of extremism and advancing sustainable peace and stability

He supports efforts aimed at bringing together the region’s indigenous peoples under the Abrahamic Tent framework, encouraging dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence.

A social and public advocacy activist dedicated to promoting the values of peace, partnership, and coexistence in the Middle East. Over the years, he has distinguished himself through his efforts to strengthen the relationship between the Druze community and Israeli society, while also engaging in issues affecting Druze communities across the region and the evolving realities of the Middle East.

Eric is an experienced non-profit executive focused on combatting antisemitism and anti-Zionism. He was recently recognized by the Knesset as a Voice of Iron for Israel for his exceptional advocacy defending Israel’s truth during the Swords of Iron War. Eric is a leader in sports diplomacy and using professional athletes to combat racism, antisemitism, and anti-Zionism. He speaks regularly on the role of sports to unite people and was asked to speak at the United Nations on his efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords by enhancing people to people relationships through sports.

Mohamed Abdi Hassan is a civic leader dedicated to advancing dialogue, peacebuilding, and regional cooperation. He is the Co-Founder of the Israel and Somaliland Friendship Association (ISFA) and Founder of Abrahamic Movement Somaliland, where he leads initiatives promoting interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and peaceful partnerships across Somaliland and Africa.

Rabbi Daniel Rowe currently serves as the Educational Visionary of Aish, a global Jewish educational movement, and resides in Jerusalem. Rabbi Rowe is known for his ability to tackle difficult topics and has numerous videos and articles online. He is an expert on Jewish and Muslim history and has given several talks on the subject of the Judeo-Muslim dynamic.

Hayder Alasadi – Founder of the Iraqi-Israeli Association of Peace, co-founder of the Abrahamic Movement, and member of the steering committee member of People for Peace – is a prominent Iraqi advocate for normalization with Israel. He has been featured on BBC, Israel in Arabic, and IDF Radio, where he consistently calls for “Abraham Accords 2.0” and Iraq’s inclusion in future peace agreements with Israel.

Limor Shofman Gutman lives in Tel Aviv, She is a leading capital markets lawyer; a board director in an international public real estate conglomerate; a founder of an integrative rehabilitative private hospital in Israel; used to be the chairwoman of an organisation which promote women to leadership, management and entrepreneurial positions; she coaches managers end entrepreneurs ; she is a serial social entrepreneur and has tremendous passion for creating new structures, neratives and leadership, in order to replace disruption with human connection

Co-founder of ‘Blessing of Jerusalem’ initiative and author of ‘Be a Blessing’

Jalila Bijaouane is a Moroccan professional based in Finland with experience in business operations, public relations, interpretation, and football management. She has worked in Morocco and Kuwait, building strong skills in operations, communication, and stakeholder relations.

Throughout her career, Jalila has contributed to youth development initiatives, corporate communications, and football administration. She currently serves as président of the M6AFC football club in Ivory Coast, where she supports the club’s development and youth engagement through sport.
Jalila is committed to fostering collaboration and creating positive community impact through her professional and volunteer work.

Dr.Belbara Domsala is a Cameroonian diplomat, humanitarian leader, and peace advocate dedicated to advancing international cooperation, human rights, and interfaith dialogue. He serves as the Chairperson of the Abrahamic Movement – Cameroon Branch and the National Chairman of the International Prison Chaplains Association (IPCA) Cameroon. Recognized with several honorary doctorates and international awards, he is committed to promoting peace, justice, ethical leadership, and community development while mentoring emerging leaders across Africa and beyond.

Salima el Musalima (artist name of Salima Essakkati) is a Dutch-Moroccan artist and female imam whose life’s mission and artistic practice are dedicated to seeking Allah. Her work explores spirituality, contemporary Islam, and the inner journey of faith through art and creative expression. She describes her approach as avant-garde, viewing her artistic and spiritual practice as a form of Jihad in its original Islamic sense: the lifelong inner struggle to seek God.

A Syrian businessman and politician residing in Sweden, he combines business and political experience and identifies himself as a Muslim who believes that the Abrahamic peace is the essence of the heavenly messages and a message of coexistence and justice among people.

Nelson Neah Zelee is a Liberian humanitarian, social entrepreneur, and community development advocate. He is the Founder and CEO of the Nelsonzelee Humanitarian Charity Foundation and Nelzee Resources Venture, Inc., leading initiatives in clean water access, sanitation, education, school feeding, and healthcare across underserved communities in Liberia.

He is also engaged in civic leadership, having contested in Liberia’s 2023 parliamentary elections, and serves in multiple regional and international initiatives focused on community empowerment and sustainable development.

Lead vocalist of Orphaned Land, pioneering musician, author, and peace activist from the Middle East. He blends Middle Eastern music, sacred texts, and poetry from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, using art to promote coexistence, cultural dialogue, and peace. His work has received seven international awards, including five for advancing peace through art.

Aynalem Gelete is an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional with over 13 years of experience promoting safe and healthy work environments across national and international organizations. He has worked with global corporations, NGOs, and government agencies throughout Ethiopia and the region. Aynalem is committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and supports initiatives that promote regional cooperation, stability, and shared prosperit

Holds a PhD in American Political history and International Affairs, specializing in research on Grassroots lobbies groups and their influence on Israel-US relations.

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