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Claims Conference Negotiations With The German Government Result In First-Ever Pensions For 6,500 Holocaust Survivors

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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We are thrilled to be able to expand the criteria for survivors again this year, including the first-time pensions for nearly 6,500 survivors.

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  • We are thrilled to be able to expand the criteria for survivors again this year, including the first-time pensions for nearly 6,500 survivors.
  • Even 75 years after the Holocaust, these symbolic payments provide recognition and restore a piece of the dignity taken from survivors in their youth."
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, and Germany, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.
  • As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid approximately $90 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis.

Claims Conference Statement On Passing Of Auschwitz Survivor Roman Kent, Leading Voice In Compensation For Jewish Holocaust Survivors

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Friday, May 21, 2021
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b'NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) mourns the loss of Roman Kent, a leading voice among Holocaust survivors who negotiated billions of dollars in compensation for Jewish Holocaust survivors from the German government.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) mourns the loss of Roman Kent, a leading voice among Holocaust survivors who negotiated billions of dollars in compensation for Jewish Holocaust survivors from the German government.
  • Roman and his brother Leon were liberated by the U.S. army in 1945 while on a death march to Dachau.
  • His adult life was dedicated to Jewish philanthropy and advocacy, serving as a voice for those murdered in the Shoah.\n"As Chairman of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors, Roman was a long-time board member and Co-Chair of the Claims Conference negotiating committee," said Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference.
  • Roman was not just my colleague in seeking justice for Holocaust survivors, he was my friend and my inspiration.

Claims Conference Secures $13.5 Million In Funding To Get Holocaust Survivors To Vaccine Sites

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference said, "Many Holocaust survivors are vulnerable and many are homebound.

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  • Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference said, "Many Holocaust survivors are vulnerable and many are homebound.
  • "In Israel, for example, we are pro-actively calling 18,000 of the most disabled Holocaust survivors and offering ambulance service to vaccine centers.
  • The HSVAP is a one-time program, existing solely for the purpose of ensuring vaccine access for Holocaust survivors.
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Berlin secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Claims Conference Secures $13.5 Million In Funding To Get Holocaust Survivors To Vaccine Sites

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference said, "Many Holocaust survivors are vulnerable and many are homebound.

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  • Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference said, "Many Holocaust survivors are vulnerable and many are homebound.
  • "In Israel, for example, we are pro-actively calling 18,000 of the most disabled Holocaust survivors and offering ambulance service to vaccine centers.
  • The HSVAP is a one-time program, existing solely for the purpose of ensuring vaccine access for Holocaust survivors.
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Berlin secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Claims Conference-Funded Films Provide Virtual Holocaust Education

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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In light of social distancing requirements and schools moving education to online formats, these Claims Conference-funded films are intended to provide students a virtual "fieldtrip," allowing them to watch limited-access films, a dynamic group discussion with Holocaust experts and hear direct testimony from Holocaust survivors related to the films.

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  • In light of social distancing requirements and schools moving education to online formats, these Claims Conference-funded films are intended to provide students a virtual "fieldtrip," allowing them to watch limited-access films, a dynamic group discussion with Holocaust experts and hear direct testimony from Holocaust survivors related to the films.
  • Holocaust survivor, Aviva Blumberg, a survivor from the Warsaw ghetto, will start the panel discussion by sharing her personal story.
  • Additional subject matter experts include: Roberta Grossman, Writer, Director and Producer; Nancy Spielberg, Executive Producer; and Gretchen Skidmore, Director of Education Initiatives at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Claims Conference Establishes Special Emergency Fund For Holocaust Survivors During The COVID-19 Crisis

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Julius Berman, President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), today announced a Holocaust survivor emergency assistance fund to help address emergency needs worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • NEW YORK, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Julius Berman, President of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), today announced a Holocaust survivor emergency assistance fund to help address emergency needs worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Our leadership and staff are committed to ensuring that all grants and services are uninterrupted and emergency needs are met."
  • "The Claims Conference is committed to supporting survivors through our network of social service agencies around the globe.
  • About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Alfred Landecker Foundation Pledges 5 Million Euros To The Claims Conference To Support Holocaust Survivors

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Using existing infrastructure, the Claims Conference will absorb 100 percent of the administrative costs associated with management and distribution of the five million euros to ensure that the full amount of funding goes to Holocaust survivors.

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  • Using existing infrastructure, the Claims Conference will absorb 100 percent of the administrative costs associated with management and distribution of the five million euros to ensure that the full amount of funding goes to Holocaust survivors.
  • "We are delighted to partner with the world-respected Claims Conference to help realize our much-needed financial commitment to survivors of the Holocaust.
  • For more information on the Claims Conference, please visit: www.claimscon.org
    For more information on the Alfred Landecker Foundation, please visit: www.alfredlandecker.org
    About the Claims Conference:The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Tel Aviv and Frankfurt, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.
  • About the Alfred Landecker Foundation:The Alfred Landecker Foundation is dedicated to educating current and future generations about the Holocaust and the terrible price paid when intolerance and bigotry reign.

Negotiations With The German Government Resulted In Increased Social Welfare Services For Holocaust Survivors And First-Ever Payment For Surviving Spouse

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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The most recent negotiations resulted in a 44million increase (approximately $50 million) over last year in funding for social welfare services for Holocaust survivors.

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  • The most recent negotiations resulted in a 44million increase (approximately $50 million) over last year in funding for social welfare services for Holocaust survivors.
  • This brings the total global allocation for 2020 for social welfare services funded by Germany to 524 million (over $587 million).
  • The organization assists over 54,000 survivors with other vital services including, food, medicine, transportation to doctors and programs to alleviate social isolation.
  • Prior to the negotiations, the German and Claims Conference delegations met Holocaust survivors living in New York City in their homes.

New Survey By The Claims Conference Finds Critical Gaps In Holocaust Knowledge In Austria; More Than One-Third Feel Nazism Could Come To Power Again

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Similar to the April 2018 survey the Claims Conference conducted in the United States, the Austrian study identified gaps in awareness of historical facts and knowledge of the Holocaust.

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  • Similar to the April 2018 survey the Claims Conference conducted in the United States, the Austrian study identified gaps in awareness of historical facts and knowledge of the Holocaust.
  • "This is the third survey the Claims Conference has conducted globally in the past year to measure Holocaust knowledge and awareness," Julius Berman noted.
  • Without education, we risk the history of the Holocaust being distorted and otherwise denied and those who were murdered being forgotten.
  • This theme echoes similar results in the Claims Conference Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness studies in the U.S. and in Canada.

FINEOS to Present and Exhibit at Eastern Claims Conference

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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FINEOS Corporation , the market-leading provider of group and individual core systems for life, accident and health insurance, will present and exhibit at the Eastern Claims Conference taking place in Boston, MA from March 31 to April 2 2019.

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  • FINEOS Corporation , the market-leading provider of group and individual core systems for life, accident and health insurance, will present and exhibit at the Eastern Claims Conference taking place in Boston, MA from March 31 to April 2 2019.
  • The Eastern Claims Conference is an educational conference devoted to Life, Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Accident and Health Claims Management.
  • The ECC's only function is to present an annual conference for the benefit of those who serve the insurance industry in the claims handling process.
  • On the opening morning of the conference, David Schulman , FINEOS and Rob Waterman, MassMutual, will present Life Claim Automation.