Topics: News & Announcements
Survivors Unite at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City
Over 100 Holocaust survivors gathered at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Their goal: to demand the immediate release of captives held by terrorists in Gaza and send a message of support to their families. The event was organized by the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF) in collaboration with Jewish Community Council […]
Night of Broken Glass Virtual Reality Project
On the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, a Virtual Reality experience brought to you by the Claims Conference, the USC Shoah Foundation, MakeMePulse in partnership with Meta, UNESCO and the World Jewish Congress will be released in 2024.
Message from the President. Then and Now
The Claims Conference is an organization, created in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel, that is dedicated to the well-being of Holocaust survivors and to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust. What does that history mean in the context of the horrific attack by Hamas on Israel on […]
A Message on Israel
As you know, on October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out the deadliest one-day attack on Jews since the Holocaust. With 120,000 Holocaust survivors and almost one hundred Claims Conference staff living in Israel, the attacks bring the organization particularly close to the daily and hourly events. The incredibly dedicated and committed Claims Conference staff in […]
Sukkot Celebrations Around the World: A 2023 Recap
Sukkot is more than a harvest celebration. It is a time to gather and commemorate our shared history, express gratitude for our blessings and strengthen the bonds that tie us to our heritage.
