Michel Friedman Becomes Editor of Historic Jewish Magazine 'Aufbau'

The 90-year-old publication undergoes a major relaunch with a new editor, updated layout, and expanded digital offerings.

Michel Friedman, a prominent publicist and former Central Council of Jews in Germany vice president, has been named editor of 'Aufbau'.
'Aufbau', founded in 1934 by Jewish exiles in New York, was a vital platform for intellectuals like Hannah Arendt and Albert Einstein during the Nazi era.
The magazine will relaunch with a new layout, daily online content including political cartoons, and a podcast series titled 'Echo in die Zukunft'.
Publisher and editor describe 'Aufbau' as a space for discourse, reflecting Jewish cultural identity and addressing global societal challenges.
After nearly shutting down in the early 2000s, the magazine was revived by a Swiss publisher and continues to operate from Zurich.