About Abraham Initiatives
Team
The Abraham Initiatives is a shared society organization, promoting Jewish-Arab partnership across all aspects in Israel's society. Our team reflects the values of the organization, and is comprised of Jews and Arabs from across Israel, all with significant expertise in building Jewish-Arab relations. The day-to-day running of an organization with staff from the different populations, and the three faiths, has enabled us to develop models for managing a diverse staff in a positive and collaborative manner.

Amnon Be'eri-Sulitzeanu
Co-Executive Director

Shahira Shalaby
Co-Executive Director

Orly Chen-Eilon
Chief Financial Officer

Ruth Lewin-Chen
Deputy Executive Director of Programs

Shany Payes
Research and Evaluation Director

Jimmy Taber
International Development Director

Abeer Halabi
Director of Education for Shared Society

Yana Neumann
Director of Shared Workplaces

Kholod Alzinaty
Social Cohesion Coordinator, Ramla and Lod

Abe Silberstein
Development Communications Advisor

Lydia Woolley
Associate Director, North America

Katie Rothman
UK Director

Karen Abu Adra
Senior Resource Development Associate

Lama Yassin
Director of Shared Cities and Regions

Michal Rapoport
Director of Resource Development, Israel

Doris Shufany
Administrative Coordinator

Aliza Silva
Accounts and Bookkeeping

Milagros Marrero
Administrative Assistant

Orlando Matthews
Bookkeeper