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Judith M. Damian is a Researcher at the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies, currently working on the BMBF-funded project "Educational Game Joseph Süß Oppenheimer" at the Chair of Jewish History. Her research focuses on Jewish-Christian relations, women in Judaism, anti-Judaism/anti-Semitism, and contemporary Jewish discourses. She has held prior research assistant roles at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and contributed to projects examining Jewish reactions to anti-Semitism and ritual practices.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's in Jewish Studies/Christianity and Culture at Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies (2020-2023)
- Protestant theology studies in Münster, Jerusalem, and Heidelberg (2014-2021)
- Study year in Judaic Studies and Religious Studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2017-2018)
Judith's research explores Jewish identity negotiation during the Enlightenment, particularly among Jewish salonnières. She is actively involved in digital humanities projects, co-developing educational games about historical figures like Joseph Süß Oppenheimer. Her work bridges historical analysis with modern anti-Judaism critiques.
Scientific Awards:
- PROMOS scholarship (DAAD) for Jerusalem study (2017-2018)
- Karl-Julius-Mayer Foundation Prize for theological work (2021)
Judith collaborates on the BMBF project at Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies and participates in academic committees, including the Mainz Faculty Library Committee (SoSe 2024). She has presented at the World Congress of Jewish Studies (2025) and organized public forums on Israel-related topics.
