Dan Feferman is a speaker, thought leader, activist, and researcher on Israel, the Jewish world, and the Middle East. He has published widely, appeared in media, and speaks globally, known for presenting complex issues with clarity and depth.

From 2021 to 2024, he served as Executive Director of Sharaka, a leading non-profit advancing public diplomacy between Israel and the Arab world and promoting the Abraham Accords. He now serves as its Chairman, while also launching a new Middle East media initiative and working on his third book.

Previously, Dan was a fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, where he authored major studies on Jewish identity in Israel and the U.S., along with numerous policy papers.

A Major (res.) in the Israel Defense Forces, he served as a foreign policy and national security analyst and intelligence officer specializing in Middle East affairs.

Dan holds a BA in International Politics and Middle East Studies from American University and an MA in Security Studies from Tel Aviv University.