In a region often defined by conflict, four remarkable individuals are writing a different story—one of collaboration, creativity, and cultural bridge-building made possible by the historic Abraham Accords. The latest episode of the American Jewish Committee‘s limited series, Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story, spotlights these “partners of peace” who have seized opportunities to reshape their lives and work.

Rather than focusing on diplomats or high-level officials, this episode takes listeners into the lived experiences of people on the ground—individuals who embody the human dimension of these historic peace agreements.

El Mehdi Boudra
Founder and President, Mimouna Association
Leading efforts to build people-to-people ties while preserving Morocco’s Jewish cultural heritage. His organization represents Moroccan Muslims committed to celebrating the country’s diverse religious history.
Gili Masami
Music Producer
Creating groundbreaking musical collaborations between Israeli and Emirati artists, demonstrating how art transcends borders and builds unexpected friendships.
Karim Taissir
Pilot and Orchestra Leader
Flying between Casablanca and Tel Aviv while leading Symphonyat, a Moroccan orchestra celebrating traditional Andalusian music.
Gal Ben Moshe
Chef and Entrepreneur
Pursuing his dream of opening a restaurant in Dubai, bringing Israeli culinary traditions to new audiences in the UAE.

These four conversations illuminate how the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, have created space for personal and professional relationships that seemed impossible just a few years ago. From aviation routes connecting Morocco and Israel to musical collaborations between Emirati and Israeli artists, the agreements have fostered genuine human connections.

About the Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords represent a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. These historic agreements have opened new pathways for trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and diplomatic cooperation across the Middle East.

The stories featured in this episode demonstrate that peace is not just a political construct but a living, breathing reality built through individual choices and shared experiences. Whether through the universal language of music, the cultural exchange around food, or the simple act of travel between previously disconnected destinations, these partnerships are reshaping the region’s narrative.

🎧 Listen to “Partners of Peace”

Episode 4 of Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story

Host Manya Brachear Pashman notes that in these difficult times, “stories of hope, possibility, and friendship matter.” The American Jewish Committee, as the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, continues to document and share these transformative narratives while working toward a more peaceful future for Israel and the broader Middle East region.

The complete Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story series is available on all major podcast platforms, offering listeners comprehensive insight into how these historic agreements continue to create opportunities for cooperation and understanding across traditional divides.

Shabbat shalom and thank you for listening,
Manya Brachear Pashman
Host of AJC’s Podcasts

P.S. Listen to the full Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story series here.