Literature | Journalism

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Jewish Book Association e. V.

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The Jewish Book Association was officially founded in February 1934. Its directors included the publisher Erich Lichtenstein (1888-1967) and Erwin Löwe (1895-1974). Only one year later, the Jewish Book Association already had 9,000 members. By the time of its forced dissolution in August 1938, it had published 19 works, including a German translation of the Torah and a history of the Jews in Germany.

Moritz Chamizer

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Dr. phil. Moritz Chamizer was a renowned orientalist of his time. He was the director of the Oriental department of the Drugulin publishing house in Leipzig and a great lover of bibliophilia. His collection included autographs of Goethe, letters and manuscripts of Heine, books, pictures and graphics. His extremely extensive oriental library later became part of the National Library in Jerusalem.

Spitz Magazine (Berlin)

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The Spitz Magazine was founded by Tal Alon, Israeli journalist living in Berlin, in 2012.

The magazine is mainly aimed at Israelis living in Berlin and tries to build a bridge to Germany. The magazine is not only, but in the first place practical guide to the German language, culture, social codes as well as political contexts.