Through their voluntary work, members of the Association for Research on the Lives and Works of German-speaking Jewish Architects want to draw attention to the buildings designed by Jewish architects in Berlin and elsewhere, and to help preserve a remarkable architecture that is often indebted to the Modern style of the 1920s.

A further goal is to bring to light the forgotten biographies of Jewish architects whose lives were thrown off course by National Socialist persecution. Biographical research on these individuals often reaches far beyond German borders, becoming deeply interwoven with countries such as Israel, the USA, and many other European nations. So the Association's investigations always contribute also to the restoration and enhancement of Europe's cultural heritage.

The buildings designed by Jewish architects have often undergone structural alterations or conversions since the Nazi era. Sometimes, the current owners or users know nothing about the history of their buildings or the architects. The Association therefore views its activities as helping to redress the injustice - as a means of preserving historical memory.

Donation account: 62 66 95 100, BLZ 100 100 10, Postbank Berlin