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Our Work
Negotiations We negotiate for compensation payments and aid to Holocaust survivors and for the return of and restitution for Jewish-owned property. Successor Organization We recover unclaimed Jewish property in the former East Germany and use the proceeds to provide vital social services to Holocaust victims around the world.
Office of the Ombudswoman
The Claims Conference Ombudswoman, Ayelet Metzger, and her staff are responsible for investigating inquiries received from members of the public served by the Claims Conference worldwide
Contact Us
For questions or concerns, please contact us at one of the offices closest to your country/region
Board of Directors
DESIGNEES AND NOMINEES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY2025-2026 (As elected by the Annual Meeting of the Corporation September 9, 2025) Agudath Israel World Organization Abraham BidermanYitzhak Pindrus Alliance Israelite Universelle Marc EisenbergDvorah Serrao American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants Elaine CulbertsonGloria Golan American […]
Ethical Guidelines and Practices
The Claims Conference Ethical Guidelines and Practices were approved by KPMG, auditors of the Claims Conference. The Guidelines provide clear rules regarding disclosure of relevant affiliations and recusal from relevant decisions. Supervision of the Guidelines is carried out by the Legal Counsel. The Claims Conference allocations program is operated according to strict ethical principles. Clear […]
