Claims Conference

Nearly all Holocaust survivors could die within next 15 years

Half of Holocaust survivors alive today will be dead in 6 years, nearly all will be dead within 15 years, new analysis finds.

Disturbing survey in France:

1 in 5 adults unsure they have heard of the Holocaust

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany releases eight-country Index on Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness. 20% or more respondents in seven of eight countries surveyed believe 2 million or fewer Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.

German gov't allocates a record $1.5b in Holocaust reparations

German Holocaust reparations increase again this year, but plateau expected as survivors perish.

As global antisemitism rises, Holocaust education receives boost

Holocaust education, Holocaust survivors, receive additional funding; social welfare services for over 100,000 Holocaust survivors to see increase of €105 million.

New analysis:

Around 245,000 Holocaust survivors left

Number of living Holocaust survivors is about 245,000, according to new analysis by Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Timely Vehicle Accident Reporting Insurance Claims

Accidents happen when we least expect them, and the aftermath can be overwhelming.

Roman Kent, Holocaust survivor and activist, dies at 92

Roman Kent, Holocaust survivor who negotiated billions in restitution, dies at 92.

Gideon Taylor set to return to Claims Conference

Gideon Taylor, advocate for restitution of Jewish property in Eastern Europe, nominated to serve as president of Claims Conference.

First ever payment for surviving spouse

Claims Conference negotiations with German government lead to increase in social welfare provided to Holocaust survivors.

'No such thing as adequate compensation for Holocaust survivors'

Vice president of the Claims Conference in Israel says compensation and aid given to Holocaust survivors can never be enough.

Holocaust survivors mark Hanukkah at events around the world

Claims Conference hosts gathering in Berlin, along with events in Jerusalem, Moscow and NY. 'We mustn’t forget to tell about what happened.'

Germany increases funding for Holocaust survivors by $88 million

German officials tour Holocaust museum, speak with survivors.

Germany finally recognizes Algerian Jewish Holocaust survivors

25,000 North African Jewish Holocaust survivors now eligible for Holocaust compensation from Germany.

Western Wall dedicates Menorah lighting to Holocaust survivors

"We survived because of our strong desire to live, because we expelled despair and believed that better times would come.'

'A moral imperative to document the Holocaust'

Arutz Sheva hears from Claims Conference EVP at event honoring 14-year-old girl murdered in Sobibor whose pendant was found last year.

Knesset honors Claims Conference

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany honored for contributions made to the State of Israel to support Holocaust survivors.

Holocaust survivors to receive increased aid from Germany

After long negotiations with German government, Claims Conference secures large increase in aid to elderly Holocaust survivors.

Holocaust survivor honored for saving Righteous Gentiles

Roman Kent recognized for his work helping gentiles who saved Jews during the Holocaust and now need a hand themselves.

Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest 'Nazi Art Trove'

Jewish advocates call for the publication of newly found artworks at the home of an elderly German recluse.

Germany to Expand Funding of Home Care for Holocaust Survivors

German government agrees to expand its funding of home care for Holocaust survivors, resulting in $800 million in new funding.

Holocaust Reparations Libel Case Settled

The Claims Conference and two Israeli journalists, sued for libel over film "Moral Reparations- The Struggle Continues," reach agreement.