Awards & Recognition
★Rabbi Moshe Rosen Prize from Conference of European Rabbis (2024)
★Recognition for pioneering efforts in promoting Jewish life in Germany
Notable Facts
→First holder of Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism (appointed May 2018)
→Career diplomat with Federal Foreign Office since 1994, served as Special Representative for Relations with Jewish Organizations
→Born 1968 in Darmstadt, holds doctorate from University of St Gallen and Master's from London School of Economics
→Coordinates antisemitism measures across all federal ministries with annual budget of €1 million
→Led development of Germany's first National Strategy Against Antisemitism
→Established Joint Federal and State Commission to fight antisemitism across 15 German federal states
→Regular international speaker and thought leader on antisemitism policy
→Musician and member of Berlin Diplomatic String Quartet