# CV-Zeitung > newspaper published by the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens **Wikidata**: [Q1024561](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1024561) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cv-zeitung ## Summary The CV-Zeitung was a German-language newspaper published by the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens (Central Association of German Citizens of Jewish Faith) to combat antisemitism. Founded in 1922 during the Weimar Republic, it served as a vital information source for the Jewish community until its dissolution in November 1938 under the Nazi regime. ## Key Facts - **Full Title:** C.V.-Zeitung, also known as Central-Verein-Zeitung. - **Aliases:** CVZ, CentralVereins-Zeitung. - **Inception Date:** 1922. - **Dissolution Date:** November 1938 (specifically 1938-11-00). - **Publisher:** Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens. - **Primary Language:** German. - **Country of Origin:** Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. - **Primary Mission:** Operating in opposition to antisemitism. - **Entity Class:** Instance of a newspaper. - **ZDB ID:** 567126-7. - **Wikidata Description:** Newspaper published by the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens. - **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/122mqrcg. - **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987010266201105171. - **Frankfurt University Library Digital Collection ID:** 2277379. - **Wikipedia Language Coverage:** German (de), Hebrew (he), and Commons. - **Sitelink Count:** 3. - **Commons Category:** CV-Zeitung (referenced via P143: Q48183). - **Representative Image:** CVZ_Titelblatt_1._Jg.,_Heft_1,_S._1_-_04.05.1922.tif. ## FAQs **What was the primary purpose of the CV-Zeitung?** The newspaper was established specifically to fight against antisemitism, serving as a communication tool for the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens. It provided a platform for the Jewish community in Germany to organize and respond to rising prejudice during the Weimar and early Nazi eras. **When did the publication begin and end its operations?** The CV-Zeitung was first published in 1922, coinciding with the Weimar Republic era. Its publication ceased abruptly in November 1938, following the intensification of persecution under the Nazi regime. **In which languages and regions was the CV-Zeitung documented?** The newspaper was published in German and is documented in German, Hebrew, and Wikimedia Commons language editions. Its historical footprint is primarily associated with Germany, spanning the political transitions from the Weimar Republic to Nazi Germany. **How can researchers access digital archives of the CV-Zeitung?** Scholars can access the publication through the Frankfurt University Library Digital Collection, which holds the specific ID 2277379. Additionally, the National Library of Israel maintains records under the J9U ID 987010266201105171. ## Why It Matters The CV-Zeitung represents a critical historical artifact of Jewish self-defense and community organization in Germany during a period of escalating hostility. As the official organ of the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens, it was not merely a news source but a strategic instrument in the fight against antisemitism. Its existence documents the resilience of German Jewry between 1922 and 1938, capturing the transition from democratic stability to totalitarian oppression. The forced cessation of the paper in 1938 marks a definitive moment in the history of the Holocaust and the suppression of Jewish civil life in Germany. Today, it serves as an essential primary source for historians studying the social and political dynamics of the Weimar Republic and the early years of the Third Reich. ## Notable For - Being the official publication of the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens. - Explicitly operating in opposition to antisemitism as its core mission. - Surviving the Weimar Republic era before being silenced by the Nazi regime in 1938. - Holding a unique ZDB ID (567126-7) for bibliographic identification. - Being preserved in the Frankfurt University Library Digital Collection. - Having a specific title page image from its first issue dated May 4, 1922. - Maintaining a presence in both German and Hebrew Wikipedia language editions. - Serving as a documented example of Jewish press resistance in pre-war Germany. ## Body ### Identity and Classification The CV-Zeitung is formally classified as a newspaper, a scheduled publication containing news, features, and editorials. It is an instance of the "newspaper" entity class and is distinct from other periodicals due to its specific publisher and mission. The publication is also known by the aliases C.V.-Zeitung, CentralVereins-Zeitung, and CVZ. Its full title is recorded as "C.V.-Zeitung, Central-Verein-Zeitung." In the Wikidata ecosystem, it is described specifically as a "newspaper published by the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens." The entity is associated with the Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/122mqrcg and the ZDB ID 567126-7. ### Historical Timeline and Political Context The newspaper's operational history is bounded by two significant dates: its inception in 1922 and its dissolution in November 1938. The publication began during the Weimar Republic, a period of democratic governance in Germany, and continued into the era of Nazi Germany. The country of origin is listed as both the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany, reflecting the political shifts during its lifespan. The cessation of the paper in November 1938 aligns with the intensification of state-sponsored persecution of Jews, including the events of Kristallnacht. The specific dissolution date is recorded as 1938-11-00, indicating the end of the month or the specific month of November. ### Publisher and Mission The sole publisher of the CV-Zeitung was the Centralverein deutscher Staatsbürger jüdischen Glaubens (Central Association of German Citizens of Jewish Faith). This organization utilized the newspaper as a primary vehicle for its activities. A defining characteristic of the publication was its stance "in opposition to antisemitism." This mission statement distinguishes it from general-interest newspapers, positioning it as a specialized tool for community defense and advocacy. The language of the work and its name is German, reflecting its target audience within the German-speaking Jewish community. ### Digital Preservation and Cataloging The CV-Zeitung is preserved in several major digital and library collections. The Frankfurt University Library hosts a digital collection of the newspaper, identified by the ID 2277379. The National Library of Israel maintains a record of the publication under the J9U ID 987010266201105171. In the Wikimedia Commons ecosystem, the newspaper has a dedicated category titled "CV-Zeitung," which is referenced by the property P143 with the value Q48183. A specific visual record of the publication exists as an image file: "CVZ_Titelblatt_1._Jg.,_Heft_1,_S._1_-_04.05.1922.tif," which depicts the title page of the first volume, first issue, page 1, dated May 4, 1922. ### Language and Global Reach While the content was produced in German, the documentation of the CV-Zeitung extends to multiple language editions of Wikipedia, specifically German (de) and Hebrew (he). The entity has a total sitelink count of 3, indicating its presence across these specific language projects and the Commons category. This multilingual documentation ensures that the history of the newspaper is accessible to researchers and the public in different linguistic contexts, particularly highlighting its significance to Jewish history in both German and Hebrew-speaking communities.