Topics: 2026
In Loving Memory of Abraham Foxman, z”l
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the death of our beloved friend and colleague, Abraham Foxman. Abe was close to the Claims Conference family, participating in many of our social media campaigns, speaking on our behalf, and importantly, serving on the Claims Conference Negotiating Delegation. An imposing figure in Jewish […]
Israel’s 78th Independence Day
In 1948, in the shadow of the atrocities of World War II, the establishment of Israel represented more than the founding of a nation. The State of Israel marked the restoration of agency to a people who had endured centuries of displacement, persecution and unimaginable loss. For Jews around the world, Israel immediately became a […]
Emergency Assistance for Holocaust Survivors in Israel
At a time when sirens sound and uncertainty shapes daily life across Israel, Holocaust survivors—who have already endured unimaginable hardship—are once again living under the weight of fear and disruption. For many, this moment is not only a present-day crisis, but an echo of past trauma. Our responsibility to survivors is unwavering. The Claims Conference […]
Strength of Courage
The Claims Conference, in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, has announced its first-ever, global film series in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day. All films were supported by the Claims Conference and focus on Holocaust-related topics. The film series will be hosted April 13 through April 20 globally, with screenings occurring in Frankfurt and Berlin in Germany as well as all five boroughs of New York City.
New Claims Conference Data Shows Approximately 196,600 Jewish Holocaust Survivors Alive Globally
New Claims Conference Data Shows Approximately 196,600 Jewish Holocaust Survivors Alive Globally NEW YORK, NEW YORK, January 20, 2026: In advance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) released new data on the Jewish Holocaust survivors living around […]
