With the region’s recovery from the storm slow and continuing for some time, the Claims Conference has been working on numerous fronts to assist survivors and generate awareness about their plight as well as that of agencies in affected areas. The Claims Conference has allocated $750,000 in emergency funds to assist Holocaust survivors who were affected by the storm.
Funding is available for projects that preserve, organize, and make accessible Holocaust-related materials through archival work, exhibitions, and the recording of new testimonies. Priority is given to projects that expand public access and contribute to long-term historical understanding of the Shoah. Archival Projects The Claims Conference prioritizes archival initiatives that make Holocaust-related materials publicly accessible […]
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.
This post is for historical informational purposes only. Please do not refer to this post for information pertaining to current Claims Conference programs. Visit What We Do for current program guidelines and information. Thank you. May 1, 2007 Through a program funded by the Claims Conference, a group of 8th graders in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who had never […]
Establishes Demographic Research & Policy Unit to Track Shoah Victim Needs Board Approves Recommendations of Structure & Governance Panel; Officers Elected After extensive discussion among more than 60 representatives from its member organizations at the annual meeting of the Claims Conference, the Board of Directors voted on the long-term future direction of the organization that […]