The Abrahamic Movement

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About

The Abrahamic Movement is a global grassroots movement rooted in the spirit of the Abraham Accords. Our mission is to build sustainable bridges of dialogue, cooperation, and peace among the descendants of Abraham and followers of the monotheistic faiths, while promoting a future of stability, respect, and mutual acceptance.

The global movement was founded by leaders of local Abrahamic initiatives across the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia. This foundation stems from the realization that the Abraham Accords are only the beginning of a journey—one that requires a deeper narrative, a bigger vision, and concrete implementation on the ground. We work to build a new Abrahamic identity—a bridging identity of partnership, reconciliation, and hope—where the figure of Abraham serves as a unifying symbol.

Abraham/Ibrahim is a powerful symbol that unites the monotheistic religions and can serve as a common foundation for a bridging identity between the various nations and faiths following in his footsteps.

While the figure of Abraham is primarily associated with the Middle East, his followers and descendants have spread across the globe—from Asia to the Americas, through Africa and Europe. Tensions between the Abrahamic faiths have become a global issue, and the solutions we offer—based on mutual recognition and acceptance—are relevant to communities worldwide today.

Our Vision is an Abrahamic region where shared heritage inspires a shared destiny; a space where Muslims, Jews, Christians, and minorities stand together in mutual respect. We aim to foster a region defined not by conflict, but by peace, cooperation, and opportunity for future generations.

We strive to infuse the Abraham Accords with new substance—a narrative that highlights our connection alongside grassroots action that translates vision into reality. By bringing rival communities together for dialogue and collective endeavor, we focus on consciousness: building trust, mutual recognition, and spiritual and cultural reconciliation.

Through initiatives in media, education, culture, and public diplomacy, we work toward de-radicalization and the deepening of ties between individuals, communities, and cultures.

Our goal is to provide the Abraham Accords with a moral, human, and spiritual depth—one that connects the political with the spiritual, the practical with the ethical, and nations with people.

What We Do

The Abrahamic Movement is dedicated to advancing cooperation, dialogue, and shared identity across the Middle East and the broader Abrahamic world. Through a network of regional partnerships, dialogue platforms, cultural initiatives, and digital communities, the Movement works to strengthen moderate voices and foster long-term frameworks for normalization and peace.

Network Development

The Movement builds and coordinates a growing network of Abrahamic-oriented civil society branches and partner initiatives across the world. Through partnerships with local leaders and organizations, the network promotes regional cooperation and shared values in countries including the Netherlands, Iraq, Morocco, Lebanon, Pakistan, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Gaza, the Palestinian Authority, Somaliland, and Sudan.

Regional Dialogue Platforms

The Movement convenes regular multilingual online dialogues connecting regional leaders, intellectuals, religious figures, and public voices. These forums provide a platform for constructive discussion on shared challenges and opportunities for cooperation across religious, cultural, and national lines.

Digital Media and Regional Communities

Through Hebrew and Arabic digital media platforms, alongside a network of WhatsApp dialogue groups, Facebook communities, and a Telegram channel, the Movement connects thousands of participants across the region and amplifies voices advocating moderation, coexistence, and regional cooperation.

Jewish–Muslim Dialogue in Israel

The Movement organizes encounters between Jewish Israelis and Arab citizens of Israel aimed at strengthening mutual understanding and coexistence. These dialogues are documented and shared through Hebrew and Arabic media platforms in order to broaden their societal impact.

The Abrahamic Peace Codex

The Movement is developing a multilingual book series authored by leading Middle Eastern intellectuals that explores the shared heritage of the Abrahamic traditions and advances a new narrative for regional dialogue and peace.

Delegations to Israel

The Movement organizes delegations to Israel for international leaders, professionals, and civil society actors to experience Israeli society firsthand and engage in meaningful dialogue with Israeli counterparts.

Engagement with the Christian World

The Movement works closely with Middle Eastern Christian communities and global Christian leaders seeking a values-based framework for peace rooted in shared Abrahamic traditions, while encouraging broader Christian engagement in regional dialogue and coexistence initiatives.

Engagement with Minority Communities

The Movement partners with minority communities across the region, including Assyrians, Alawites, Druze, and others, working to elevate their voices, strengthen cross-community cooperation, and highlight their historical and cultural contributions to Middle Eastern society.

Southeast Asia Partnership Initiative

The Movement is developing partnerships with organizations in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia, with plans to convene a regional leadership summit in Singapore bringing together Rabbis and Imams to advance long-term interfaith dialogue.

Our Team

Aviel Salman

Co-Founder and COO of the Abrahamic Movement.

Dr. Craig Considine

Senior Lecturer in Sociology

Kobi Farhi

Lead vocalist of Orphaned Land, pioneering musician

Aynalem Gelete

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Limor Shofman Gutman

Leading capital markets lawyer; a board director in an international public

Mohamed Abdi

Community development leader and Founder of the Abrahamic Movement

Eric Rubin

Experienced non-profit executive focused on combatting antisemitism and anti-Zionism

Dora Bender

Founder and CEO, Center for Democracy and Federalism (DFH)

Jamal Sabbagh

Priminister of the syrian goverment

Aviv Beilis

Aviv Beilis Lerner Vice President of the Israel–Somaliland

Phil Saunders

Chairman of three Israeli non-profit organizations

Yoel Oz

Co-founder and President of the Abrahamic Movement.

Tom Wegner

A Co-founder and CEO of the Abrahamic Movement

Mohamed Iken

The President of the Moroccan Community Friendship Association for Cultural and Tourism Exchange

Chaimae Bouazzaoui

Moroccan diplomat

Rev. Foad Khorshidi

Pastor, Jurist, and Human Rights Defender

Mohammed Altooll

The coordinator of the “We Want to Live” movement and a Palestinian peace activist

Rabbi Mordechai Bar-or

Co-founder of 'Blessing of Jerusalem'

Dr. Moustafa Rashed

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

Hamid Alsharifi

Former Iraqi diplomat, writer, and researcher in religious, intellectual, and political thought.

Soraya M. Deen

Lawyer, Community Organizer, and an award-winning international activist and interfaith advocate.

Sheikh Musa Drammeh

President, Muslims–Israel Dialogue.

Dr. Kobi Barda

Holds a PhD in American Political history and International Affairs

David Hermelin

Owner and CEO of C.P.D.H, the home for international businesses

Juliana Taimoorazy

founder of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council

Rabbi Daniel Rowe

President, Muslims–Israel Dialogue.

Hayder Alasadi

Co-Founder of the Abrahamic Movement

Mohamed Iken

The President of the Moroccan Community Friendship Association for Cultural and Tourism Exchange

Chaimae Bouazzaoui

Moroccan diplomat

Rev. Foad Khorshidi

Pastor, Jurist, and Human Rights Defender

Mohammed Altooll

The coordinator of the “We Want to Live” movement and a Palestinian peace activist

Rabbi Mordechai Bar-or

Co-founder of 'Blessing of Jerusalem'

Dr. Moustafa Rashed

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

Hamid Alsharifi

Former Iraqi diplomat, writer, and researcher in religious, intellectual, and political thought.

Soraya M. Deen

Lawyer, Community Organizer, and an award-winning international activist and interfaith advocate.

Sheikh Musa Drammeh

President, Muslims–Israel Dialogue.

Dr. Kobi Barda

Holds a PhD in American Political history and International Affairs

David Hermelin

Owner and CEO of C.P.D.H, the home for international businesses

Juliana Taimoorazy

founder of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council

Rabbi Daniel Rowe

President, Muslims–Israel Dialogue.

Hayder Alasadi

Co-Founder of the Abrahamic Movement

Dr. Craig Considine

Senior Lecturer in Sociology

Trusted Partners

The Abrahamic Movement is powered by our global partners.

Our mission is driven by the prominent voices of our partners, all working toward a shared Abrahamic future.