Who We Are
Encouraging new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance.
WHO WE ARE
BOARD
Jay Tanenbaum, Chair (Dumas, AR/Atlanta, GA)
Morris Mintz, Vice-Chair (Monroe, LA/New Orleans, LA)
Rusty Palmer, Vice-Chair (Selma, AL/San Antonio, TX)
Deborah Lamensdorf Jacobs (Cary, MS/Atlanta, GA)
Lawrence Kanter (Jacksonville, FL)
Keith Katz (Starkville, MS/New Orleans, LA)
Morris “Lew” Lewis (Indianola, MS/Caldwell, NJ)
Leslie Lux (New Orleans, LA/St. Louis, MO)
Rachel Jarman Myers (Jackson, MS)
Janis Rabin (New Orleans, LA/Los Angeles, CA)
Robert Roubey (Baton Rouge, LA/Chapel Hill, NC)
Jay Silverberg (Thibodaux, LA/Herndon, VA)
Mark Stein (New Orleans, LA)
Steve Strauss (Little Rock, AR/Forest Hills, NY)
STAFF
Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director
kenneth@msje.org
504-384-2480, 101
Michael Jacobs, Collections & Exhibits Curator
michael@msje.org
504-384-2480, 102
Emma Storm Herr, Director of Development
emma@msje.org
504-384-2480, 103
Abbey Lewis, Visitor Services Manager
abbey@msje.org
504-384-2480, 104
Abra Kaplan, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
abra@msje.org
504-384-2480, 106
Lizzi Meister, Public Programs Manager
lizzi@msje.org
504-384-2480, 105
JOIN OUR TEAM:
We do not currently have any open positions.
ADVISORS
Michael Cohen, Ph.D., Senior Historical Advisor
Chair of Jewish Studies Department, Tulane University
Rachel Stern, Senior Judaic Advisor
Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, Shalom Austin
INTERNSHIPS
The Museum’s Charles D. Zucker Jewish Studies Internship Program provides opportunities for college and graduate students interested in gaining museum, non-profit, and Jewish community work experience. Internships are generally one semester or summer in length. Duties vary based on the needs of the Museum and the skills and interests of the interns. Intern projects can involve research, writing, artifact care, business organization, and event and program planning. Modest stipends are available. Interested college students can contact the Museum at info@msje.org to inquire about availability.
The Zucker Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Charles D. Zucker Advised Fund of the Louisiana Jewish Endowment Foundation.
Volunteer
Support MSJE with the gift of your time.
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience welcomes volunteers of all ages to support the Museum with their time. Volunteers support our mission through gallery guiding, event support, Museum store support, marketing opportunities and more.
Interested in volunteering? Please contact our Public Programs Manager at lizzi@msje.org
Are you a current volunteer? Sign-up for a shift here!