Dr. Anna Menny and Dr. Björn Siegel
Anna Menny and Björn Siegel gave an interview on Friday 26 June 2026 as part of the Freies Senderkombinat’s morning programme.
In the interview, they spoke about the origins of the IGdJ and the background to its foundation, as well as how and why the historical collections have been preserved and the particular significance they hold for research into Jewish history. Another key focus was on the distinctive features of Jewish history in Hamburg, as well as on the question of why engagement with this field of research remains of great importance even today. The institute’s numerous digital resources were also discussed; from podcasts to the ‘Key Documents’ edition, online exhibitions, various digital databases and much more, there is a wide range to choose from. Finally, Anna Menny and Björn Siegel presented the IGdJ’s current research projects and spoke about the institute’s current research priorities.
Click here for the interview https://www.freie-radios.net/143259