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Documentary Film Focused On Tattoos To Heal Holocaust-Inflicted Trauma, Wins Claims Conference Emerging Filmmaker Contest
The First-Place Film Follows Second And Third Generations Of Holocaust Survivors Who Tattoo Themselves As A Physical Reminder Of Their Parents’ And Grandparents’ Unimaginable Suffering. “I deeply appreciate the resilience exhibited by the subjects I interviewed….Their commitment extends beyond personal courage; they feel a deep responsibility to voice the narratives of survival passed down from […]
A Glimmer of Humanity in a Dark Chapter of History
“I never thought that for doing something good but normal, the humane thing, one can receive any compensation in this world.” These were the words of Bronislawa Bakun, aged 90, last week upon hearing that she would be recognized by the Claims Conference Righteous Rescuer Pension Fund. Bronislawa lives near the small village of Janów, Sokolka, […]
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 […]
Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is a time of reflection, renewed inspiration, and strengthened connections. As we start a new year, we take pride in the progress we’ve made this year, underscoring our unwavering commitment to the well-being and dignity of survivors around the world. During this holiday season, the importance of social connections and community for survivors […]
Special Passover Series
For Passover every year, a critical priority for the Claims Conference is ensuring that Holocaust survivors around the world have the supplies and food they need to celebrate and partake in the Pesach holidays. This year, as we work our way to the holidays, we would like to highlight a few of our partner agencies […]
