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Global Holocaust survivor population drops to about 196,000 worldwide, half in Israel, data shows
New data shows the global number of Holocaust survivors has fallen to about 196,000, with nearly half living in Israel and most having survived as children.
Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive dedicated assistance through new program
Survey finds lack of Holocaust knowledge in eight countries, but majority fear another genocide
Ensuring 'dignity': Germany increases funds for Holocaust survivors by $114m
25% of French millennials say they haven’t heard of the Holocaust - poll
Claims Conference poll finds that there is too little Holocaust education in schools.
Decade of change and hope for Holocaust survivors
During the past decade some very welcome changes have occurred, attributable to the new spirit which Yair Lapid infused into the Finance Ministry.
Due to Nazi past, Krispy Kreme owners give millions to Holocaust survivors
"As survivors age their needs are growing ever greater," said Claims Conference executive vice-president Greg Schneider.
Romanian Holocaust survivors celebrate bar and bat Mitzvahs
The event was organized by The Claims Conference in conjunction with The Association of Romanian Olim in Haifa and The Western Wall Foundation.
Israeli-Romanian Holocaust Survivors to receive NIS 16 million
14 of the program’s beneficiaries are Holocaust survivors over the age of 100.
Holocaust survivors renew wedding vows after 70 years
This is another entry in the long list of events the Claims Conference has organized for survivors and their families in Israel and around the world.
Holocaust survivors get more aid under new German government agreement
The spouse of a Holocaust survivor will continue to receive a monthly pension for nine months after the survivor’s death under new agreements and righteous gentiles will receive a monthly pension.
Claims Conference to increase Holocaust survivor funding by $87 million
In addition, monthly pension payments to some 55,000 Holocaust survivors will increase by 53.6% over the next three years, from $411 to $633.
Soup kitchens feeding Holocaust survivors to remain open, Knesset panel says
The Claims Conference decided to stop funding numerous soup kitchens that feed thousands of Holocaust survivors.
Mr. Berman, why not tell the truth?
My humble advice to the Claims Conference president is that telling the truth should also be considered by him as an option.