Humboldt-Universität appoints anti-Semitism officer

Liliana Ruth Feierstein has been the HU’s anti-Semitism officer since the beginning of April.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) has appointed Liliana Ruth Feierstein as Anti-Semitism Officer as of 4 April. In view of the anti-Semitic incidents that have endangered Jewish life in Germany since 7 October 2023, the HU is thus setting up a contact and advice centre for Jewish students and HU staff. She will work closely with the Anti-Discrimination and Diversity Office.

About the person

Liliana Ruth Feierstein has been a university professor for the transcultural history of Judaism at the HU and the Selma Stern Centre for Jewish Studies Berlin-Brandenburg since 2014.

If required, Prof Feierstein can now be contacted via the email address antisemitismusbeauftragte@hu-berlin.de.

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