Claims Conference
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
A history of scandals in Jewish Organizations
Over the years, Jewish organizations have had their fair share of scandal of various kinds.
Claims Conference appoints new German representative
The hiatus in appointing a successor does not seem to have caused any major hiccups in the organization’s negotiations with Germany.
Time for a proper review
The Claims Conference board is seen as a self-perpetuating oligarchy accused of neglecting survivors.
A man of integrity who deserved better
Sam Norich is a man of absolute integrity. He deserved better – much, much better – than the shabby treatment to which he was subjected at the recent meeting of the board of directors of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, commonly known as the Claims Conference.
Claims Conference elections held in 'unheard of' manner, asserts board member
Several Claims Conference board members express discontent at the way senior official elections have been conducted.
Berman, Schneider ‘unanimously’ reelected to head Claims Conference
National Association of Jewish Child Holocaust Survivors decries decision.
Exclusive: Jewish Agency, WJC call for outside intervention in Claims Conference
Sharansky and Lauder express their “great disappointment and dismay” in the “Claims Conference leadership.”
