Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
Berlin, Germany AP More than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the 7th October Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. The Survivor Speakers Bureau was launched Thursday by the New […]
Germany to give $US1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
Berlin, GermanyAP The organisation that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Thursday that Germany has agreed to extend another $US1.4 billion overall for Holocaust survivors around the globe for the coming year. The compensation was negotiated with Germany’s finance ministry and includes $US888.9 million to provide home care and […]
Wow!: Holocaust survivors, descendants join forces on social media
KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, of Associated Press, reports on the new digital campaign ‘Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember’…
Almost a quarter of young Dutch deny Holocaust or think it’s exaggerated – survey
Amsterdam, The Netherlands Reuters Nearly a quarter of Dutch people born after 1980 believe the Holocaust was a myth or that the number of its victims was greatly exaggerated, a survey published on Wednesday showed. The Netherlands is one of six countries surveyed on Holocaust awareness by Claims Conference, a non-profit organisation that works to […]
Germany to give $US720 million to Holocaust survivors globally
Berlin, GermanyAP The organisation that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Wednesday that Germany has agreed to extend another $US720 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors. The New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, also referred to as the […]
Germany agrees $US662 million to aid Holocaust survivors
Berlin, GermanyAP Germany has agreed to provide more than a half billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic, the organisation that negotiates compensation with the German Government said Wednesday. The payments will be going to approximately 240,000 survivors around the world, primarily in Israel, North America, the former […]