MUSEUM MANAGEMENT
Director of the Jewish MuseumDr Mirjam Wenzel
+49 (0) 69 212 38805
A vibrant, open and globally networked museum, where visitors can experience the diversity of Jewish culture and its history is how Dr Mirjam Wenzel sees the museum. Her objective, moreover, is to inspire her team and the public to embrace this vision with her. Since 2016, she has been at the helm and shaping the future of the oldest Jewish Museum in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Mirjam Wenzel obtained a PhD in general and comparative literature, political science and theatre studies after studying in Berlin and Tel Aviv; she also worked as a research associate at the University of Munich. From 2007 to 2015, she was in charge of provision of information on Jewish history and culture in digital and printed media at the Jewish Museum Berlin.
Mirjam Wenzel obtained a PhD in general and comparative literature, political science and theatre studies after studying in Berlin and Tel Aviv; she also worked as a research associate at the University of Munich. From 2007 to 2015, she was in charge of provision of information on Jewish history and culture in digital and printed media at the Jewish Museum Berlin.
Main office and visitor servicesJulia Zinser-Hofmann
julia.zinser-hofmann@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 38805
Julia Zinser-Hofmann has managed the museum’s main office since June 2018. She is responsible for planning and organising events and for ensuring that all visitor services run smoothly. She has a degree in English studies and Romance languages from the Julius Maximilians University in Würzburg, in addition to which she also holds professional qualification in hospitality management.
Deputy DirectorDr Werner Hanak
werner.hanak@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 38804
In his capacity as deputy director, Dr Werner Hanak heads and coordinates the teamwork on exhibitions, collection, education, information provision and communication.
He holds a degree in theatre and film studies as well as media science. From 2011 to 2018, Werner Hanak was head curator of the Jewish Museum in Vienna, where he curated the permanent exhibition opened in 2013, in addition to numerous temporary exhibitions.
He holds a degree in theatre and film studies as well as media science. From 2011 to 2018, Werner Hanak was head curator of the Jewish Museum in Vienna, where he curated the permanent exhibition opened in 2013, in addition to numerous temporary exhibitions.
Deputy DirectorMichael Lenarz
michael.lenarz@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 38546
Michael Lenarz has played an important role in shaping the Jewish Museum Frankfurt since its founding. As museum deputy director, he heads and coordinates teamwork in the library, archive and Frank Family Centre, as well as in administration, building maintenance and visitor services. He is currently supervising the museum’s rehabilitation works as well.
He holds a degree in history and German studies and has been involved since 1985 in a large number of the museum’s exhibition, publication and research projects.
He holds a degree in history and German studies and has been involved since 1985 in a large number of the museum’s exhibition, publication and research projects.
Friends and Supporters OfficeChristine Wern
christine.wern@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 34856
Christine Wern joined the Jewish Museum Frankfurt shortly after it opened its doors in 1988. She is in charge of the main office contacts and heads the museum’s friends and supporters office.
Christine is applying her library science degree to expanding the museum’s library and its current holdings. She has also been involved from the very beginning in many administrative areas of the museum.
Christine is applying her library science degree to expanding the museum’s library and its current holdings. She has also been involved from the very beginning in many administrative areas of the museum.
COMMUNICATION
Head of CommunicationSarah Mirjam Fischer
sarah.fischer@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 39220
As press and public relations and affairs officer, Sarah Fischer is responsible for the Jewish Museum’s public communication.
She studied Jewish studies, art history and history in Frankfurt, Berlin and Tel Aviv as well as completing additional training in museum management. Sarah headed media communications and public relations at the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum Foundation until 2013. After returning from an extended stay in the United States in 2018, she worked as an editor for the DeGruyter academic publishing house.
She studied Jewish studies, art history and history in Frankfurt, Berlin and Tel Aviv as well as completing additional training in museum management. Sarah headed media communications and public relations at the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum Foundation until 2013. After returning from an extended stay in the United States in 2018, she worked as an editor for the DeGruyter academic publishing house.
Online Editorial OfficeKorbinian Böck
korbinian.boeck@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 70751
Korbinian Böck coordinates and shapes the museum’s digital communication. He is a key contributor to social media, has realised the website relaunch and is responsible for the museum’s online presence on other platforms.
Korbinian holds a degree in history and Islamic studies from the University of Freiburg i.B., and has worked at the regional history institute of the Westphalia-Lippe’s regional association ( LWL-Institut für westfälische Regionalgeschichte). He joined the Jewish Museum in 2016.
Korbinian holds a degree in history and Islamic studies from the University of Freiburg i.B., and has worked at the regional history institute of the Westphalia-Lippe’s regional association ( LWL-Institut für westfälische Regionalgeschichte). He joined the Jewish Museum in 2016.
EXHIBITIONS
Head of ExhibitionsSabine Kößling
sabine.koessling@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 33959
Sabine Kößling is the Chief Curator of permanent exhibitions in both the Rothschild Palais and Museum Judengasse, and is also in charge of the museum’s exhibition area.
With a degree in Jewish Studies and Modern German Literature, Kößling has curated a number of Jewish Museum exhibitions. She takes a special personal interest in interactive presentations and projects for children.
With a degree in Jewish Studies and Modern German Literature, Kößling has curated a number of Jewish Museum exhibitions. She takes a special personal interest in interactive presentations and projects for children.
Research AssociateDr Kata Bohus
kata.bohus@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 49582
Dr Kata Bohus has been at the Jewish Museum since 2016. She is responsible for the first temporary exhibition in the new museum and is curating the room dedicated to the Senger family history in the permanent exhibition.
She earned her doctorate at the Central European University and worked at the Lichtenberg-Kolleg - The Göttingen Institute for Advanced Study of Georg August University in Göttingen as a post-doctoral researcher until 2016.
She earned her doctorate at the Central European University and worked at the Lichtenberg-Kolleg - The Göttingen Institute for Advanced Study of Georg August University in Göttingen as a post-doctoral researcher until 2016.
Project Head of the Digital MuseumSonja Thäder
sonja.thaeder@stadt-frankfurt.de
Telefon: +49 (0) 69 212 38806
Sonja Thäder is responsible for expanding the online collection of the museum; she also curates the permanent exhibition rooms on the Rothschild family history. She is a member of the social media and online communications team. She also conceives and oversees events such as the Pop Up Monument.
Thäder obtained her degree in Jewish Studies and Art History in Heidelberg. From 2009 to 2013, she worked as an art historian at the Oldenburg city museum and for the Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel regional complex of museums.
Thäder obtained her degree in Jewish Studies and Art History in Heidelberg. From 2009 to 2013, she worked as an art historian at the Oldenburg city museum and for the Museumslandschaft Hessen Kassel regional complex of museums.
Academic TraineeMoritz Bauerfeind
moritz.bauerfeind@stadt-frankfurt.de
Telefon: +49 (0) 69 212 49582
Moritz Bauerfeind has been at the Jewish Museum as an Academic Trainee since July 2017. In this position, his primary task is designing the first temporary exhibition after the reopening of the main building.
Moritz worked for the Jewish Museum Franken among other institutions after completing his degree in History and Slavic Studies in Bamberg and Olomouc (Czech Republic).
Moritz worked for the Jewish Museum Franken among other institutions after completing his degree in History and Slavic Studies in Bamberg and Olomouc (Czech Republic).
Freelance Staff Project ManagementYael Ungar
yael.ungar@stadt-frankfurt.de
In her capacity as a freelance contractor, Yael Ungar works in project management related to the permanent exhibition. She develops design ideas aimed at children and young adults and oversees their implementation into the museum’s new exhibition and children’s program.
Yael specialised in exhibition design in her interior design studies in Hamburg; she has worked on a wide variety of creative projects.
Yael specialised in exhibition design in her interior design studies in Hamburg; she has worked on a wide variety of creative projects.
COLLECTION
Head of the Collection, Judaica, ArtDr Eva Atlan
eva.atlan@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 33329
Dr Eva Atlan manages the Judaica holdings and part of the visual arts collection of the Jewish Museum. She has curated and realised numerous exhibitions for the Jewish Museum Frankfurt since 2005. In charge of the permanent collection, she is currently leading efforts to redesign its presentation. Eva considers identifying new artistic trends and rediscovering forgotten artists an important responsibility.
She studied art history, Romance languages, and classical archaeology at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt and wrote her dissertation on the artist Samuel Bak.
She studied art history, Romance languages, and classical archaeology at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt and wrote her dissertation on the artist Samuel Bak.
Ludwig Meidner Archive, Art in ExileErik Riedel
erik.riedel@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 40746
Erik Riedel manages the Ludwig Meidner Archive at the Jewish Museum. Among its many holdings, the museum maintains artistic legacies of numerous artists in exile, including Ludwig Meidner and his wife. Erik has curated many exhibitions on 19th- and 20th-century art, for instance on Moritz Daniel Oppenheim, Ludwig and Else Meidner, Charlotte Salomon, and Arie Goral.
He studied art history, history and philosophy in Heidelberg and Frankfurt and originally joined the museum in 1991 as a freelancer.
He studied art history, history and philosophy in Heidelberg and Frankfurt and originally joined the museum in 1991 as a freelancer.
Curator of Contemporary Jewish CulturesSara Soussan
sara.soussan@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 70333
Sara Soussan has been at the Jewish Museum as curator of the museum’s outreach to contemporary Jewish cultures since January 2018. She is establishing a new collection area on the basis of this work. Sara is also responsible for one of the oldest holdings of the museum – the Hebraica and Judaica collection.
As a specialist in Jewish studies and educator, she was active in the field of Jewish religious education until 2013, from which time she has participated as a freelancer in a wide variety of projects.
As a specialist in Jewish studies and educator, she was active in the field of Jewish religious education until 2013, from which time she has participated as a freelancer in a wide variety of projects.
Provenance ResearcherLinda Wiesner
linda.wiesner@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 39218
Linda Wiesner has been the Provenance Researcher of the Judaica collection since May 2018. She has a degree in Jewish Studies and German Studies and has worked as a research associate at the Jewish Studies University Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg and at the Jewish Culture Museum Augsburg-Schwaben.
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE
Archive, Library, Frank Family CenterDr Franziska Krah
franziska.krah@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 39219
Franziska Krah is responsible for the academic conception and strategic development of the archive, library, and Frank Family Center.
She studied history in Freiburg, and earned her PhD in Potsdam with a dissertation on the history of anti-Semitism in Germany from 1900–1933. She previously worked at the Selma Stern Center for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg, as well as for different archives.
She studied history in Freiburg, and earned her PhD in Potsdam with a dissertation on the history of anti-Semitism in Germany from 1900–1933. She previously worked at the Selma Stern Center for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg, as well as for different archives.
Research AssociateHeike Drummer
heike.drummer@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 38207
Heike Drummer has worked at the Jewish Museum since 1988. She began as a freelance exhibition curator, author, and editor, then joined the museum team staff as a Research Associate in 2014.
After completing a degree in archiving, Heike studied medieval and modern history, theatre, film and television studies, and French literatures, language, and culture.
After completing a degree in archiving, Heike studied medieval and modern history, theatre, film and television studies, and French literatures, language, and culture.
Freelance StaffPhilipp Groß
Philipp.Gross@stadt-frankfurt.de
In his capacity as a freelancer, Philipp Groß is mainly responsible for digital recording of the archive holdings. He studied medieval and modern history as well as political science in Frankfurt am Main. He previously worked for the Historical Museum Frankfurt.
VolunteerKarola NickKarola Nick supports the museum by recording and transcribing the hand-written documents in the holdings of the museum’s archives. She was awarded the Medallion of the City of Frankfurt in 2017 for her many years of volunteer work.
EDUCATION
Head of Education & Information ServicesKathrin Schön
kathrin.schoen@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 47747
As head of Education and Information Services, Kathrin Schön is responsible for strategic planning and conceptual development related to education with a special focus on extracurricular offerings. Some of Kathrin’s recent projects include the "Unsichtbare Orte" (Invisible places) app, the children’s program, and the museum’s film events. She curated a room for Jewish religious history for the permanent exhibition and co-developed two of the museum’s temporary platforms: The Pop Up Boat and Open House.
She has a degree in Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Art History, and Judaism from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt and the Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris.
She has a degree in Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Art History, and Judaism from the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt and the Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris.
Project Coordinator for "AntiAnti"Eugenie Frank
eugenie.frank@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 39341
Eugenie Frank is in charge of communication, educational programs, and follow-up as well as coordinating the workshops for school children in the cultural education program "AntiAnti –Museum Goes School."
Eugenie studied social sciences with a specialisation in intercultural relations in Fulda. While earning her degree, she was actively involved in different areas of political education.
Eugenie studied social sciences with a specialisation in intercultural relations in Fulda. While earning her degree, she was actively involved in different areas of political education.
Lab.Bode TraineeFenja Fröhberg
fenja.froehberg@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 47747
Fenja Fröhberg is an academic trainee at the Jewish Museum in the lab.Bode programme, an initiative of the German Federal Cultural Foundation to strengthen museums’ information provision services. Fenja is developing target group-focused art information services for the permanent exhibition and is responsible for visitor evaluations.
She studied history, art and communications in Flensburg and has experience working as a freelancer in the Jewish Museum Rendsburg; she joined the Jewish Museum Frankfurt in 2018.
She studied history, art and communications in Flensburg and has experience working as a freelancer in the Jewish Museum Rendsburg; she joined the Jewish Museum Frankfurt in 2018.
Academic TraineeIrina Ginsburg
irina.ginsburg@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 33959
Irina Ginsburg is a volunteer in the framework of the museum scholarship "Cultural Diversity and Migration". For the permanent exhibition, she develops target-group-specific offers with a view to the diverse approaches and perspectives of a diverse society. She studied politics and sociology and worked in different areas of political education.
PEDAGOGICAL CENTER OF THE FRITZ BAUER INSTITUTE AND THE JEWISH MUSEUM
Remembrance and Museum EducationGottfried Kößler
gottfried.koessler@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 49439
Gottfried Kößler’s main areas of expertise are in remembrance and museum education. He has also developed offerings in migration and media education. Gottfried was also involved in the development of the two permanent exhibitions at the Jewish Museum, to which he brings an educational perspective. He is a high school teacher of German, history, and social studies, officially retired from his teaching duties to work at the Education Centre Frankfurt.
Judaism, Anti-Semitism PreventionManfred Levy
manfred.levy@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 70726
Manfred Levy’s main areas of expertise are contemporary Jewish life, religious foundations of Judaism, comparitive religion, and forms of anti-Semitism, as well as commemoration and remembrance of the Holocaust.
Manfred studied English language and literature and political science. He was a teacher and director at a number of different schools and has been a member of the Education Centre staff since 2010.
Manfred studied English language and literature and political science. He was a teacher and director at a number of different schools and has been a member of the Education Centre staff since 2010.
Prevention of Extremism, Anti-RacismDr Türkân Kanbiçak
turkan.kanbicak@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212-49562
Since she was appointed to the Education Centre as a teacher in 2013, Dr Türkân Kanbıçak has developed formats for teaching about Islam and Judaism, as well as conceiving strategies for anti-racist educational work and prevention of anti-Semitism. She co-developed the outreach education program of the Jewish Museum Frankfurt and heads the cultural educational program
"AntiAnti –Museum Goes School" on prevention of extremism in vocational schools. She studied education, psychology, and sociology and was a vocational school teacher.
"AntiAnti –Museum Goes School" on prevention of extremism in vocational schools. She studied education, psychology, and sociology and was a vocational school teacher.
Jewish HistoryDr Martin Liepach
martin.liepach@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 49434
Martin Liepach develops educational offerings in Jewish history and researches the topic’s treatment in textbooks and museums. Martin is a high school teacher of history and math and has been appointed to share time at the education centre. He earned his doctorate on the political orientation of Jews in the Weimar Republic.
National Socialism and the HolocaustSophie Schmidt
sophie.schmidt@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 74238
Sophie Schmidt, a teacher of political science and English at secondary school levels I and II, was appointed to the Education Centre in 2015. She is responsible for historical-political education on National Socialism and the Holocaust. Sophie also develops the elementary school program at Museum Judengasse and the educational offerings of the future museum library.
ADMINISTRATION
Head of AdministrationDorothea Spillmann Humpert
dorothea.spillmann@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 33593
Dorothea Spillmann has been the head of administration at the Jewish Museum since 2012; her main responsibilities include budgeting the museum’s finances and administering contracts.
Dorothea studied business administration, and after obtaining her degree, she worked for several years in management accounting at Swiss asset management banks. In 2010, she earned her second degree in Systemic Functional Linguistics, Modern German Literature, and Japanese Studies at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt.
Dorothea studied business administration, and after obtaining her degree, she worked for several years in management accounting at Swiss asset management banks. In 2010, she earned her second degree in Systemic Functional Linguistics, Modern German Literature, and Japanese Studies at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt.
BookkeepingJutta Keller
jutta.keller@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 75294
Jutta Keller joined the Jewish Museum staff in 2007 and is in charge of invoice processing.
Upon completion of her foreign language and secretarial training, Jutta held several jobs –among them that of Secretary to the Museum Director at the Weltkulturen Museum Frankfurt.
Upon completion of her foreign language and secretarial training, Jutta held several jobs –among them that of Secretary to the Museum Director at the Weltkulturen Museum Frankfurt.
AdministrationMichaela Dittrich
m.dittrich@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 47456
Jutta Keller joined the Jewish Museum staff in 2019 and is in charge of accounting. Before that, she worked for many years at the Frankfurter Bund für Volksbildung GmbH and the Volkshochschule Frankfurt am Main in the field of "Cultural Education".
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Technical DirectorErsen Demirgöz
ersen.demirgoez@stadt-frankfurt.de
+49 (0) 69 212 36231
Ersen Demirgöz heads facilities management and building services, plans technical measures for the exhibition projects and events, and is in charge of occupational health and safety.
A master installation technician and heating engineer as well as business economist, he has been employed at the museum since 2017. Ersen was previously responsible for technical services at the Mainz City Hall.
A master installation technician and heating engineer as well as business economist, he has been employed at the museum since 2017. Ersen was previously responsible for technical services at the Mainz City Hall.
