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(German for "building up, construction") is a periodical targeted at German-speaking Jews around the globe. Founded in 1934 in New York City as a newspaper for German Jewish immigrants, it was reinvented in 2004 in Switzerland as a glossy magazine for German-speaking Jews of the 21st century. Hannah Arendt, Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, and Stefan Zweig wrote for the original publication. Until 2004 it was published in New York City. It is now published in Zurich.

History

was founded by the German–Jewish Club, which was later renamed the New World Club. The original purpose of the journal was as a monthly newsletter for the club, which included information and helpful facts for Jewish refugees.

Early years

1934

In December, the first issue of the journal was published.

1935

In February 1935, the Aufbau released its third publication that highlighted the Heinrich Heine, later renamed the Lorelei, Foundation in New York City, New York. and a left-wing journalist in the Weimar Republic The data include information taken from lists which appeared between late 1944 and early 1947. The lists published in were prepared by many different organizations, often by Jewish relief organizations or by officials in displaced persons' camps.

All archives, curated collections, and reproductions issued, from inception through 2004, are accessible online at the Leo Baeck Institute

References

  • (in German)